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Whitney Wright Mattes, MD

  • 4.9 / 5 (113 ratings)
General Surgery
Accepting New Patients
MultiCare Provider
Location
1519 3rd St. SE, Puyallup, WA, 98372
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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 Partners
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.

  • 4.9 Provider showed concern
  • 4.9 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9 out of 5 (113 ratings, 15 comments)
  • Dec, 18 2024
    Great experience! The health care team treated me well, informed me of my options and supported me throughout the process.
  • Nov, 25 2024
    Very kind approach on giving me instructions on a treatment plan. Let me understand what was going on, the risk and the benefits of the treatment and suggestions.
  • Nov, 13 2024
    Dr. Mattes was exceptional. Clear, concise, proffessional and a very nice person as well.
  • Oct, 23 2024
    Whitney Mattes explained my condition, CT results and options for treatment in a very clear and respectful manner. She explained my options, listened to and answered my questions thoroughly and professionally. This was a very good experience, and I would recommend her to anyone.
  • Oct, 21 2024
    I was not told entirely what would happen after c.t scan...follow up or straight to surgery
  • Oct, 4 2024
    The information given was very detailed easy to understand and will be helpful going forward.
  • Sep, 11 2024
    Dr. Mattes very much addressed all my questions and concerns about upcoming treatment.