Nephrologists treat kidney disorders, diabetes, renal failure and other illnesses. This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Cyrus Cryst, M.D., diabetes, fluid/electrolyte disorders, hypertension; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Nephrology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6673; Virginia Mason Medical Center Leah A. Haseley, M.D., glomerulonephritis, autoimmune kidney…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These specialists focus on comprehensive care for critically ill newborn and premature infants. Maneesh Batra, M.D., MPH,* neonatal care and nutrition, neonatal cardiology, premature/low birth weight infants; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Neonatology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2041;…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These obstetricians and gynecologists are experts in high-risk pregnancy, focusing on the management of care during pregnancy and childbirth. Brigit Brock, M.D., diabetes in pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, infectious disease in pregnancy; Swedish Maternal and Fetal Specialty Center, 1229…

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This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating infections. Peter Hashisaki, M.D.,* infectious disease; Overlake Clinics, Infectious Disease, 1200 116th Ave. NE, Suite C210, Bellevue, 425.441.9330; Overlake Medical Center Jason H. Kettler, M.D., infectious disease; Kaiser Permanente Washington…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These specialists provide medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from related symptoms and stress. Ellyn M. Lee, M.D., palliative care, geriatric medicine; Swedish Palliative Care and Symptom Management, 1221 Madison St., Suite 200, Seattle,…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Jeffrey B. Friedrich, M.D., hand and wrist surgery, brachial plexus injury, pediatric hand surgery; Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at Harborview, 908 Jefferson St., Seattle, 206.520.5000; Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital  Todd M. Guyette, M.D., complex hand…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Mark B. Snowden, M.D., depression, dementia, cognitive loss in aging; Mental Health and Addiction Services at Harborview, 401 Broadway, Seattle, 206.744.9600; Harborview Medical Center CredentialsA guide to the abbreviations used in this list to indicate medical and professional…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These specialists diagnose and treat conditions that occur in older adults, typically 65 and older. Kentaro Nishino, M.D., geriatrics, internal medicine; Overlake Medical Center, Senior Health Clinic, 1750 112th Ave. NE, Suite A101, Bellevue, 425.688.5234; Overlake Medical Center…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These doctors diagnose and treat disorders of the stomach, intestines, bowels and other organs, such as the liver, gallbladder and pancreas, as well as the esophagus. Diane Y. Bai, M.D., capsule endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, colon and gastrointestinal…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Family practice physicians care for the whole family, including children and the elderly. Kirsten M. Andrews, M.D.,* psychosomatic disorders, addiction medicine, nutrition and disease prevention/control; The Polyclinic Madison Center, 904 Seventh Ave. Seattle, 206.860.4424; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These specialists are concerned with the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands, among others, as well as nutritional disorders, sexual disorders, and conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Endocrinologists are also internal medicine specialists. Shannon Heitritter, M.D., thyroid disorders,…