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Top Doctors 2017: Neurological Surgery
These surgeons specialize in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. 15 Years: Richard G. Ellenbogen, M.D., Chiari’s deformity, brain tumors, minimally invasive surgery, congenital nervous system malformations; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Neurosurgery, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2544; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Harborview Medical Center; Brown University, 1983 Ryder P. Gwinn, M.D.,…
Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Nephrology
Joseph T. Flynn, M.D., M.S., hypertension, dialysis care, chronic kidney disease, congenital kidney disease; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Nephrology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2524; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; State University of New York Health Science Center, 1987 Laurie S. Fouser, M.D., congenital kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, kidney failure; Swedish…
Top Doctors 2017: Nephrology
Nephrologists treat kidney disorders, diabetes, renal failure and other illnesses. 14 Years: Cyrus Cryst, M.D., diabetes, fluid/electrolyte disorders, hypertension, kidney transplant medicine; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Nephrology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6673; Virginia Mason Medical Center; University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 1984 Leah A. Haseley, M.D., glomerulonephritis, autoimmune kidney disease, hypertension in pregnancy;…
Top Doctors 2017: Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine
These specialists focus on comprehensive care for critically ill newborn and premature infants. Richard J. Badura, M.D.,* prematurity/low-birth-weight infants, breathing disorders; Pediatrix Medical Group, 12040 NE 128th St., Kirkland, 206.526.2600; EvergreenHealth, Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; University of Nebraska College of Medicine, 1979 Barry M. Lawson, M.D.,* prematurity/low-birth-weight infants; Pediatrix Medical Group, 12040 NE…
Top Doctors 2017: Maternal & Fetal Medicine
These obstetricians and gynecologists are high-risk pregnancy experts who focus on the management of care during pregnancy and childbirth. Brigit Brock, M.D., diabetes in pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, infectious disease in pregnancy; Swedish Medical Center, Maternal-Fetal, 1229 Madison St., Suite 750, Seattle, 206.386.2101; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; University of Washington, 1991 13 Years: Edith…
Seattle Magazine’s Top Doctors 2016
The 413 best physicians in the Puget Sound region, as chosen by their peers
We value few things in life more than our health. We remind ourselves of this every time we offer a celebratory toast, every time we greet a friend with a simple “How are you?” and most of all, each time we fall ill—and need someone whom we can trust to help us heal. That’s…
Seattle Magazine’s Top Doctors 2015
The 459 best physicians in the Puget Sound region as chosen by their peers
Stories by Sally James, Amelia Apfel, Sheila Cain, Elsy Pawelak Niki StojnicFor 15 years, we have asked Seattle-area doctors this question: To whom would you send a loved one for medical care? And every year, more than 1,000 doctors have taken time out of their busy schedules to nominate the peers they trust and admire—initially…
Top Doctors 2015: Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery
Kevin Beshlian, M.D., breast reconstruction, skin cancer reconstruction; The Polyclinic, Nordstrom Tower, 1229 Madison St., Suite 1600, Seattle, 206.860.4680; Swedish Medical Center; University of Virginia, 1978 Otway Louie, M.D., breast reconstruction, microsurgery; Reconstructive Surgery Center at UW Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.4477; UW Medical Center (University of Washington associate professor, Division of…
Top Doctors 2015: Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery
Dan Downey, M.D., cosmetic surgery of the face, body and breasts, skin cancer and melanoma treatment, reconstruction of the face and body, breast cancer reconstruction; Downey Plastic Surgery, McMurray Medical Building, 1536 N 115th St., Suite 105, Seattle, 206.368.1160; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital; University of Washington, 1983 Frank…
Top Doctors 2015: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Jeffery Fitzthum, M.D., pain management; Washington Center for Pain Management, 1900 116th Ave. NE, Suite 100, Bellevue, 425.774.1538; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Oregon Health & Science University, 1989 Andrew Friedman, M.D., rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders, electrodiagnostic medicine, back pain; Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6746; Virginia Mason; University of Michigan, 1991 Margaret…
Top Doctors 2015: Pediatric Medicine
Matthew W. Allen, M.D., Ballard Pediatrics, 7554 15th Ave. NW, Seattle, 206.783.9300; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Swedish Medical Center; University of Washington, 1998 Daniel Delgado,** M.D., feeding dynamics, pediatric obesity; Group Health Puyallup Medical Center, 1007 39th Ave. SE, 253.435.3100; Group Health Cooperative, St. Joseph Medical Center, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital (for newborn care); University of…
Top Doctors 2015: Palliative Care
These specialists provide medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from related symptoms and stress Kerry Eby,* M.D., internal medicine; Overlake Hospitalist Practice, 1035 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 425.688.5072; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; University of Washington, 2001 Caroline J. Hurd,* M.D., primary palliative and supportive care clinic, inpatient palliative care consultation service;…
Top Doctors 2015: Pathology
A pathologist examines body tissues to diagnose diseases and to determine the cause of various conditions, including death Christina Isacson, M.D., gynecologic pathology; CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories,1124 Columbia St., Suite 200, Seattle, 206.576.6050; Swedish Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; University of Iowa, 1990 Colin C. Pritchard, M.D., associate director, Genetics and Solid Tumors…
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