Dr. Michelle J. Gottschlich M.D.

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Michelle J. Gottschlich, who serves patients in Edmonds, Washington.

Dr. Gottschlich is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist in practice with Gastro Health, seeing patients at the office in Edmonds, Washington.

Gastro Health – Washington, formerly Puget Sound Gastroenterology (PSG), was created by the merger of three premier Puget Sound area gastroenterology practices (Seattle Gastroenterology Associates, Digestive Disease Center, PSG Kirkland) into one multi-faceted organization with 24 board-certified gastroenterologists and six nurse practitioners. In September of 2019, PSG partnered with Gastro Health, a leading medical group specializing in digestive health.

Gastro Health’s mission is to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. It is built on core values of Compassion, Collaboration, Integrity, Empowerment, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, and Positive Attitude.

Academically, Dr. Gottschlich graduated with her medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1994. She then went on to perform her residency in internal medicine at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, and her fellowship in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital.

Passionate about her profession, she is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

In her local area, Dr. Gottschlich is affiliated with Swedish Edmonds Hospital, Swedish Hospital – First Hill Campus, and Swedish Medical Center-Cherry Hill.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

Outside of the office, Dr. Gottschlich enjoys spending time with her family. 

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