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Yumi Ando, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
This clinician requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
I was born in Japan and spent most of my childhood in Portland, Oregon. My parents inspired me to become a doctor. My mother is a teacher and my father is a scientist, and as a physician I can combine elements of both fields. I completed medical school in New York, where I helped found a nonprofit organization that provides educational outreach for hepatitis B in the Asian immigrant community. This inspired me to pursue the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. I chose to join Kaiser Permanente because of its patient-centered approach to health care and its commitment to keeping patients both mentally and physically healthy. My husband and I are happy to be back in the Pacific Northwest with our energetic son and our Shih-Poo named Barney, whom we adopted from a shelter.
About my practice
What makes medicine so fulfilling is getting to help my patients live their best lives. I am constantly staying up to date on medical advancements in my field so that I can provide my patients with the best care possible. I love gastroenterology because I can build long-lasting relationships with my patients, and I can do procedures that offer immediate relief and prevent cancers. My approach to care is always to ask myself: How would I want my family member to be treated? I like to create relationships with my patients built on mutual respect and trust. Shared decision-making and open communication are key to helping my patients understand complex medical diseases and treatment options. I treat patients with chronic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver cancer, and viral hepatitis. I also have expertise in liver transplantation, colon cancer prevention, general gastroenterology, and improving patients' quality of life.
How I thrive
I keep myself healthy and motivated by taking a few moments every day to practice mindful breathing. I often cook for my family, and the kitchen is the heart of our home. I am an avid listener of podcasts and audiobooks during my work commute. I also love hiking with my family. We spend most weekends outdoors, exploring parks near and far.
My office
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Federal Way Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 253-261-1515
- From Tacoma
- 253-927-7511
- Information
- 253-874-7000
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Weill Cornell MedicineBoard certification
Gastroenterology
American Board of Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineTransplant Hepatology
American Board of Internal MedicineTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Fellowship
Oregon Health & Science University-OHSU GMEInternship
MOUNTSINAIResidency
MOUNTSINAIJoined Kaiser Permanente
2020Provider ID
099634License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1295001634Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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12/13/2025