Whitney Wright Mattes, MD

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Medical Specialties: General Surgery

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MultiCare General Surgery - Puyallup

1519 3rd St. SE, Suite 230, Puyallup, WA 98372

Phone: 253-697-7100

Fax: 253-697-7101

(1 other location)

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Whitney Wright Mattes, MD, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in general and foregut surgery. Dr. Mattes has a special interest in robotic and minimally invasive surgery as well as interventional endoscopy. Away from work, Dr. Mattes enjoys hiking, runs with her dog, downhill and cross-country skiing, cycling, and fly fishing. She loves spending time with her family in Montana in addition to traveling to explore new cultures and outdoor adventures.

The conditions Dr. Mattes treats include:

Esophageal motility disorders
Gastric tumors
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis

The procedures Dr. Mattes performs include:

Anti-reflux surgery
Hernia surgery
Gallbladder surgery
Small and large bowel resections
Upper and lower endoscopies

Languages: English

Certification: American Board of Surgery; Fellowship Council Advanced GI and Foregut Surgery

Professional School: University of Washington, School of Medicine (Seattle, WA)

Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center, General Surgery Residency (Seattle, WA)

Fellowship: Swedish Medical Center, Foregut Fellowship (Seattle, WA)

Medical Groups: MultiCare, MultiCare Medical Associates

Practice Philosophy:

I strive to approach my practice with humility and sincere empathy. I want my patients' concerns and goals to be heard and integrated into their care. I am dedicated to helping my patients determine if surgery can allow them to achieve their best quality of life and supporting them on that journey.