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Top Doctors 2020: Dermatology
Part of our 20th annual list of the region's best physicians
By Danielle Hayden and Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. April 5, 2020

This article originally appeared in the April 2020 issue of Seattle magazine.
This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe.
Dermatologists treat conditions affecting the skin. Many also perform cosmetic dermatological procedures.
Kim Gittere Abson, M.D.,** medical dermatology, skin cancer and moles; The Polyclinic Madison Center, Dermatology, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.2326; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill
Marc A. Antezana, M.D., eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer; The Polyclinic Madison Center, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.2387; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill
Heather A. Brandling-Bennett, M.D., pediatric dermatology, vascular malformations/birthmarks, medical dermatology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Dermatology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2158; Seattle Children’s Hospital
Roy M. Colven, M.D., immune deficiency and skin disorders; Dermatology Clinic at Harborview Medical Center, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.3208; Harborview Medical Center
Robin L. Hornung, M.D., MPH, pediatric dermatology, atopic dermatitis; The Everett Clinic, Dermatology, 4004 Colby Ave., Suite 101, Everett, 425.339.5417; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Seattle Children’s Hospital
Scott N. Isenhath, M.D., skin cancer, basal cell nevus syndrome, psoriasis; Kaiser Permanente Washington Capitol Hill Medical Center, 201 16th Ave. E, Seattle, 206.326.2111; Virginia Mason Medical Center
Susan Leu, M.D., medical dermatology, skin cancer, acne; Pacific Medical Centers, Canyon Park, Dermatology, 1909 214th St. SE, Suite 300, Bothell, 425.412.7200; Pacific Medical Centers
Paul T. Nghiem, M.D., Ph.D., Merkel cell carcinoma, skin cancer; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 206.606.1062; University of Washington Medical Center
Michi M. Shinohara, M.D., cutaneous lymphoma, dermatopathology, medical dermatology; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 855.557.0555; University of Washington Medical Center
Robert Sidbury, M.D., MPH, pediatric dermatology, atopic dermatitis, vascular malformations/birthmarks; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Dermatology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2158; Seattle Children’s Hospital
Credentials
A guide to the abbreviations used in this list to indicate medical and professional degrees:
DMD Doctor of Dental Medicine
D.O. Doctor of Osteopathy
MBA Master of Business Administration
MBChB Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (U.K. and other countries outside the U.S.)
M.D. Doctor of Medicine
MPH Master of Public Health
MSCE Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology
MS/MSCI Master of Science (many countries outside the U.S.)
Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy (doctorate)
Each physician’s primary practice location is listed after their specialties; additional hospital affiliations follow.
* One asterisk after a physician’s name means the physician is not seeing new patients, but may refer within the department, group or practice.
** Two asterisks mean that the physician is not seeing new patients, but can take new patients by referral. The doctor may also take relatives of current patients.
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