Melinda E Hawkins MD

Dr Hawkins is a 2018 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner She likes to take a full body approach to patient care recognizing that the effects of a patients disease can be taxing to both their physical and emotional well being Dr Hawkins specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the colon rectum and anus This includes an interest in minimally invasive surgical approaches to colon and rectal cancer inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis pelvic floor disorders such as fecal incontinence colonoscopy and basic anorectal disorders

Melinda E. Hawkins, MD is a Seattle-based general surgery specialist with a focus on conditions of the colon, rectum, and anus. Recognized as a 2018 Seattle Met “Top Doctor” Award winner, Dr. Hawkins takes a whole-body approach to care, understanding that disease can affect both physical health and emotional well-being. Her practice emphasizes diagnosis and treatment for colon and rectal issues including colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, and pelvic floor disorders such as fecal incontinence. Dr. Hawkins also provides colonoscopy and addresses basic anorectal disorders. Where appropriate, she has an interest in minimally invasive surgical approaches for colon and rectal conditions—supporting patients in Seattle, Washington with expert, patient-centered surgical care.