August 2021
Top Doctors 2016: 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. Virginia E. Klaas, M.D., nuclear radiology; Vantage Radiology & Diagnostic Services, 400 S 43rd St., Renton, 253.661.4755; Valley Medical Center, Auburn Regional Medical Center; University of California, Irvine, 1989…
Top Doctors 2016: Neuroradiology
These radiologists use imagining procedures relating to the head, neck and spinal cord. Jeffrey G. Jarvik,** M.D., spinal imaging, brain imaging; UW Medicine, Radiology, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.3561; Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center; University of California, San Diego, 1987 Bart Keogh, M.D., Ph.D., neuroradiology, brain imaging; Radia Inc., PS, 19020 33rd Ave. W,…
Give the One You Love a Special Valentine This Year
Show a little love this Valentine’s Day with cards created by local printers
Valentine’s Day cards shown from left to right: 1. Valentine’s Day cards, from left: Seattle-based BDR-studio’s letterpress “Ampersand” card ($5.50), available at Velouria (Pioneer Square, 145 S King St.; 206.788.0330; shopvelouria.com). // 2. “Tea for Two” card ($4.50), hand-drawn in sumi ink, from Honeyberry Studios in Columbia City (honeyberrystudios.com). // 3. BDR-studio’s letterpress-printed “Love You”…
Top Doctors 2016: Neurology
Neurologists focus on disorders of the nervous system. Kyra J. Becker, M.D., stroke, neuro-immunology, stroke in young adults; UW Comprehensive Stroke Center, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.9340; Harborview Medical Center; Duke University, 1989 James Duane Bowen, M.D., multiple sclerosis; Swedish Neuroscience Institute, 1600 E Jefferson, Suite A, Seattle, 206.320.2200; Swedish Medical Center–Cherry Hill; Johns Hopkins…
Top Doctors 2016: Neurological Surgery
These surgeons specialize in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. Richard G. Ellenbogen, M.D., Chiari’s deformity, brain tumors, minimally invasive surgery; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2544; Seattle Children’s, Harborview Medical Center; Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School, 1983 Marc R. Mayberg, M.D., pituitary surgery, skull base tumors,…
Top Doctors 2016: Nephrology
Nephrologists treat kidney disorders, diabetes, renal failure and other illnesses. Andrew Brockenbrough, M.D., kidney transplant medicine, hypertension; Valley Nephrology, 24920 104th Ave. SE, Kent, 425.227.0231; Valley Medical Center, Auburn Regional Medical Center; Vanderbilt University, 1998 Cyrus Cryst, M.D., diabetes, fluid/electrolyte disorders, kidney transplant medicine; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Nephrology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6673; Virginia…
Top Doctors 2016: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
These specialists focus on comprehensive care for critically ill newborn and premature infants. Richard Badura, M.D., prematurity/low-birth-weight infants, breathing disorders; Pediatrix Medical Group, 10700 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 503, Seattle, 206.526.2600; EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Nebraska, 1979 Barry M. Lawson, M.D., prematurity/low-birth-weight infants; Pediatrix Medical Group, 10700 Meridian Ave. N,…
Top Doctors 2016: 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 Maternal & Fetal Specialty Center, 1229 Madison St., Suite 750, Seattle, 206.386.2101; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Washington, 1991 Edith Y. Cheng,…
Give Us Your Best Dating Horror Stories
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Dating is fun, right? Or is it a depressing sequence of nightmarish encounters with guys named Brad or Jeremy who still live with their parents or gals named Lauren who don’t know what a verb is? (I’m assuming it’s the latter.) Valentine’s Day is coming and that means it’s high time we take a closer…
Top Doctors 2016: Internal Medicine
Internists focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases, usually long-term, comprehensive care. Internal medicine specialists and family medicine specialists serve as primary care physicians. 10 YEARS Henry J. Williams,* M.D.; internal medicine, concierge medicine, geriatric medicine; Bellevue Medical Partners, 11711 NE 12th Street, Suite 2B, Bellevue, 425.637.1022; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; University of Arizona,…
Top Doctors 2016: Infectious Disease
These physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating infections. William F. Ehni, M.D., AIDS/HIV, hepatitis, fevers of unknown origin; Northwest Hospital & Medicine Center, Infectious Disease, 1550 N 115th St., Suite D-101, Seattle, 206.368.1630; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; University of Washington, 1982 Peter Hashisaki, M.D., infectious disease; Office of Peter Hashisaki, M.D., 1200 116th…
Top Doctors 2016: Hospice & Palliative Medicine
These specialists provide medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from related symptoms and stress. David B. Brecher, M.D., palliative medicine; MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Palliative Medicine, 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, 253.403.3087; Tacoma General, MultiCare Allenmore Hospital; Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine, Mexico, 1978 Ellyn M. Lee,…