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Whitney Wright Mattes, MD

  • 4.9 / 5 (83 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 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
  • 5 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 (83 ratings, 18 comments)
  • Mar, 20 2026
    Doctor listened to my concerns, provided feedback and started setting up my journey forward. The office had already reached out to other providers and had copies of previous procedures.
  • Feb, 6 2026
    The care provider was very thorough and answered all my questions and concerns
  • Jan, 13 2026
    I have already shared with a friend about the very positive experience. Would absolutely recommend the clinic and Doctor
  • Jan, 2 2026
    Dr.Mattes took time to explain where she was at during the entire process.
  • Dec, 9 2025
    Dr. Mattes is so knowledgeable and is very responsive to messages on MyChart.
  • Oct, 14 2025
    Dr Mattes is an amazing doctor and fabulous at communicating her thoughts and concerns about a patient's treatment. Any patient who chooses her to be their surgeon will receive top notch care.
  • Sep, 23 2025
    Dr. Mattes was very thorough in her explanations and answered all of my questions.
  • Sep, 14 2025
    She was very good explaining what I needed to know. She was a very nice person and made me feel comfortable of my issue.
  • Sep, 5 2025
    Dr Mattes was very personable, knowledgeable and seemed to genuinely care about my concerns.