July 2014
Top Docs ’14: Neurology
!–paging_filter–pstrongMichael Elliott, M.D./strong, ALS, neuromuscular medicine; Virginia Mason Hospital Seattle Medical Center, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.341.0420, EvergreenHealth Medical Center, 12039 NE 128th St., Suite 300, Kirkland, 425.899.3135; Virginia Mason, EvergreenHealth; George Washington University, 1990/ppstrongEric Gierke, M.D./strong, neuromuscular medicine and EMG and nerve conduction testing, headache disorders, cognitive disorders including dementia; Swedish Neuroscience Institute, 550…
Top Docs ’14: Pathology
!–paging_filter–pA pathologist examines body tissues to diagnose of diseases, and to determine the cause of various conditions, including death./ppstrongJonathan Rhim, M.D./strong, dermatopathology, malignant melanoma; Group Health, Capitol Hill campus, 125 16th Ave. E, Seattle, 206.326.3000; Group Health Cooperative, Overlake Hospital Medical Center; George Washington University, 1989/ppstrongRonald J. Tickman, M.D./strong, breast and genitourinary pathology and cytopathology;…
Top Docs ’14: Nephrology
!–paging_filter–pThe care of the kidneys and urinary system—nephrologists treat kidney disorders, diabetes, renal failure and other illnesses./ppstrongCyrus Cryst, M.D./strong, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplantation; Virginia Mason Hospital Seattle Medical Center, Buck Pavilion, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6673; Virginia Mason, Port Angeles Kidney Center; University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, 1984/ppstrongRex Ochi, M.D./strong, hypertension,…
Top Docs ’14: Pain Medicine
!–paging_filter–pAnesthesiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and sometimes psychiatrists practice pain management.nbsp;/ppstrongMarshall Bedder, M.D./strong, spinal pain, neuropathic pain, spinal cord stimulation; Pacific Medical Centers, 1101 Madison St., Suite 400, Seattle, 206.505.1300; PacMed, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle Surgery Center, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, EvergreenHealth Medical Center; University of Manitoba, 1982/ppstrongXing Fu, M.D./strong, pain…
Top Docs ’14: Maternal Fetal Medicine
!–paging_filter–pThe management of care during pregnancy and childbirth—obstetricians and gynecologists work in this specialty./ppstrongnbsp;Edith Cheng**, M.D./strong, genetic disorders, prenatal diagnosis, fetal therapy; UW Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.4070; UWMC, Seattle Children’s Hospital; University of Washington, 1987/ppstrongJames A. Harding**, M.D./strong, high-risk pregnancy management, prenatal diagnosis, acute obstetrical emergencies; Maternal and Fetal Specialty Center,…
Top Docs ’14: Internal Medicine
!–paging_filter–pA broad specialty focusing on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases—usually long-term, comprehensive care/ppstrongBonnie Baker, M.D./strong, hospital medicine, Group Health Bellevue Medical Center, 11511 NE 10thnbsp; St., Bellevue, 425.502.3280; Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Group Health Permanente; University of Rochester, 2006/ppstrongSusan Baumgaertel**, M.D./strong, preventive medicine, women’s health, menopause; The Polyclinic Madison Center, 904 Seventh Ave.,…
Top Docs ’14: Integrative Medicine
!–paging_filter–pAn approach that integrates alternative practices, such as acupuncture and naturopathy, with traditional medicine./ppstrongTanmeet Sethi, M.D./strong, nutrition, mind-body medicine, functional medicine; Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine, 550 16th Ave., Suite 100, Seattle, 206.320.2484; Swedish Medical Center; Rush University, 1997/p
Top Docs ’14: Infectious Disease
!–paging_filter–pstrongPeter Hashisaki, M.D./strong, traveler’s medicine; Overlake Hospital Medical Center, 1200 116th Ave. NE, Suite D, Bellevue, 425.455.8248; Overlake, EvergreenHealth Medical Center; University of Washington, 1975/ppstrongJason Kettler, M.D./strong, HIV; Group Health Bellevue Medical Center, 11511 NE 10th St., Bellevue, 206.326.3055; Group Health Cooperative, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Virginia Mason Medical Center; West Virginia University, 1998/ppstrongJohn Pauk,…
Top Docs ’14: Hospital Medicine
!–paging_filter–pConcerned with the delivery of comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients/ppstrongJoseph Bennet‡, M.D./strong, The Polyclinic, 1145 Broadway, Seattle, 206.329.1760; Swedish Medical Center; Emory University, 1993/ppstrongSarah Bork‡, M.D./strong, pneumonia, liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders; Swedish Medical Center, First Hill campus, 747 Broadway, Seattle, 206.386.6000; Swedish; Washington University, Saint Louis, 2003/ppstrongClark Coler‡, M.D./strong, adult hospitalist; Swedish Medical Center,…
Ebbets Field Flannels Opens New Store in Pioneer Square
!–paging_filter–pstrongEbbets Field Flannels/strong, which recently moved around the corner to more spacious digs in Pioneer Square (119 S Jackson St.; ebbets.com), has always seemed misnamed for a Seattle-based company. But the 26-year-old retailer honoring the ballpark where the old Brooklyn Dodgers used to play makes up for it with plenty of Seattle-centric options. Consider the…
Top Docs ’14: Hematology
!–paging_filter–pA hematologist treats blood diseases such as cancer, lymphoma, anemia and sickle cell disease. Oncologists and other internal medicine specialists work in this specialty./ppstrongDavid M. Aboulafia, M.D./strong, HIV/AIDS, lymphoproliferative disorders, general hematology; Virginia Mason Hospital Seattle Medical Center, Buck Pavilion, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6193; Virginia Mason, University of Washington School of Medicine; University of…