Lucas J Kawtoski, ARNP

Luke Kawtoski, ARNP, is an advanced practice provider specializing in therapeutic gastroenterology. Luke holds expertise in chronic disease management; benign esophageal disorders such as achalasia, GERD and hiatal/paraesophageal hernia; pre- and post-surgical care for esophageal and lung cancer; and gender-affirming care. Luke enjoys helping others see the forest through the trees in the face of an otherwise challenging diagnosis or clinical scenario. He excels at sitting with patients when they feel their most vulnerable. He sees value in meeting patients where they are in their journey, listening first and using shared decision-making to allow patients to take an active part in their care plan.Luke is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. He was named a Top Nurse Practitioner by Seattle Met magazine in 2021 and 2022.Away from work, Luke enjoys traveling, cooking and baking, gardening/landscaping, camping, stand-up paddle boarding, biking, and going on adventures …with his dog.