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Top Doctors 2017: Nuclear Medicine
These practitioners deal with the use of radioactive substances in research, diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Hubert J. Vesselle, M.D., Ph.D., PET imaging, CT scan; University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.6200; University of Washington Medical Center; Case Western Reserve University,…
Top Doctors 2017: Neuroradiology
These radiologists use imaging procedures relating to the head, neck and spinal cord. Jeffrey G. Jarvik, M.D., MPH, spinal imaging, brain imaging; Harborview Medical Center, Radiology, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.3105; Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center; University of California, San Diego, 1987 Francis W. Wessbecher, M.D., diagnostic neuroradiology; TRA Medical Imaging,…
Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Neurology
15 Years: Sidney M. Gospe Jr., M.D., Ph.D., epilepsy/seizure disorders, neuromuscular disorders, neurotoxicology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Neurology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2078; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; Duke University, 1980 George Makari, M.D., epilepsy, sleep disorders, developmental disorders; Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Neurology Clinic, 1112 Sixth Ave., Suite 100,…
Top Doctors 2017: Neurology
Neurologists focus on disorders of the nervous system. Kyra J. Becker, M.D., stroke, neuro-immunology, stroke in young adults, critical care; Harborview Stroke Clinic, 908 Jefferson Ave., Seattle, 206.744.9340; Harborview Medical Center; Duke University School of Medicine, 1989 James Duane Bowen, M.D., multiple sclerosis; Swedish Multiple Sclerosis Center, 1600 E Jefferson St., Seattle, 206.320.2200; Swedish Medical…
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…
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