Podiatry

Brennan Menninger, DPM

Specialties: Podiatry, Foot and Ankle, Wound Care

A Sammamish native, Dr. Menninger realized a passion for understanding human movement while obtaining his undergrad degree at WWU. While in Colorado, he received extensive training in foot and ankle reconstruction, sports medicine and biomechanics during residency.

“I chose SVH because I feel connected to this community,” he said. “It is my hope to provide quality and timely specialized care in a convenient location. There is a need for specialty foot and ankle care in the district and I look forward to working with existing services to coordinate patient care to help reduce pain and improve function for patients.”

B.S. in Kinesiology, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Wash.
Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine, Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, Calif.
Residency, North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, Colo.

General Surgery

Jesse Rappaport, MD

Dr. Jesse Rappaport is a board-certified general surgeon with specialized training in minimally invasive foregut surgery and advanced endoscopy. Originally from Chester, New Jersey, he earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in general surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio where he served as Chief Administrative Resident in his final year and was awarded multiple teaching awards. Following residency, he further advanced his training through a year-long fellowship in minimally invasive foregut surgery at the Esophageal Institute with Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He discovered his interest in surgery while pursuing an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts as a way to mix the precision and spatial nature of his work and desire to help those around him. He has a strong clinical interest in foregut pathology (including reflux disease and swallowing disorders) and abdominal hernias. He is committed to providing patient-centered surgical care that blends technical excellence with clear communication and compassionate support.

He chose Snoqualmie Valley Health after falling in love with the Pacific Northwest on a visit, and looks forward to serving a community that values both outdoor adventure and connection.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Rappaport enjoys art (especially figurative work), hiking, exploring national parks, and spending time with his wife, Caroline, and their dog, Grady. His beverage of choice is a cortado.

Orthopedic Surgery

Ryu Yoshida, MD

Ryu Yoshida, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and arm. He is dedicated to relieving pain and restoring function so patients can return to the work, activities, and passions that give their lives meaning.

After graduating from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Yoshida earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. He then completed orthopaedic surgery residency at University of Connecticut and then a fellowship and hand and upper limb surgery at Stanford University. He brings extensive experience in complex upper-extremity care. He previously practiced at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for six years, where he treated complex injuries and performed advanced surgical procedures, including finger and hand replantation.

Dr. Yoshida chose Snoqualmie Valley Health for its strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care within a close-knit community. In addition to hand and upper-extremity surgery, he has a clinical interest in peripheral nerve disorders, including restless leg syndrome, foot drop, and occipital neuralgia, and is passionate about helping patients navigate these often complex conditions.

Outside of work, Dr. Yoshida enjoys music, drumming, cooking, and fixing things around the house.