Byron D. Joyner, M.D., MPA, hydronephrosis, hypospadias, reconstructive surgery; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Urology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2509; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; Harvard Medical School, 1988      Paul A. Merguerian, M.D., M.S., bladder exstrophy, hypospadias, genitourinary reconstruction, urinary tract infections; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Urology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE,…

These radiologists use minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in most organ systems. Robert T. Andrews, M.D., uterine fibroid embolization, aortic aneurysm, liver tumors; Seattle Radiologists, 1229 Madison St., Suite 900, Seattle, 206.292.6233; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; University of California, San Diego, 1990      Ray S. Jensen, M.D., chemoembolization & tumor…

Vascular surgeons treat diseases of the arteries and veins (excluding the heart) through medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures and surgical reconstruction. Kathleen Gibson, M.D., laser ablation of varicose veins, endovascular treatment of arterial disease, abdominal aneurysms, carotid disease, peripheral vascular disease, sclerotherapy, laparoscopy; Lake Washington Vascular Clinic, 1135 116th Ave. NE, Suite 305, Bellevue,…

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. Neetilekha Choudhury, M.D., endocrinology, women’s health, hypertension, diabetes; UW Neighborhood Factoria Clinic, Internal Medicine, 13231 SE 36th St., Suite 110, Bellevue, 425.957.9000; University of Washington Medical Center; Gauhati Medical…

Janet A. Englund, M.D., vaccine-preventable diseases, infections in immunocompromised patients, cystic fibrosis infection; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Infectious Disease, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2073; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; University of Michigan Medical School, 1980      Sherilyn Smith, M.D., infections in immunocompromised patients, pediatric infection diseases; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Infectious Disease,…

These physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating infections. Robert Y. Choi, M.D., HIV, infections in transplant patients; Providence Medical Group North Everett Clinic, Infectious Disease,1330 Rockefeller, Suite 520, Everett, 425.261.4905; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2002      William F. Ehni, M.D., AIDS/HIV, hepatitis, fevers of unknown origin, tuberculosis; Northwest…

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 Cancer Institute, Palliative Medicine, 1221 Madison St., Suite 200, Seattle, 206.386.2126; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1999  

Sarah D. Beshlian, M.D., arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures; UW Medicine Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center, 10330 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 270, Seattle, 206.368.6360; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; Northwestern University, 1986      Todd M. Guyette, M.D., arthritis, trauma, carpal tunnel syndrome; Proliance Hand, Wrist & Elbow Physicians, 12911 120th Ave. NE, Suite…

Mark B. Snowden, M.D., depression, cognitive loss in aging, mood disorders, dementia; Harborview Mental Health Services, 401 Broadway, Seattle, 206.744.9600; Harborview Medical Center; University of Washington, 1990      Richard C. Veith, M.D., depression in cardiovascular disease; University of Washington Medical Center–Roosevelt, Psychiatry Clinic (Outpatient), 4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 306, Seattle, 206.598.7792; University of Washington…

These specialists diagnose and treat conditions that occur in older adults, typically ages 65 and older.    A. Carroll Haymon, M.D., dementia, palliative care, polypharmacology; Iora Primary Care, 306 23rd Ave. S, Suite 200, Seattle, 206.518.9058; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; Tufts University, 1999      Yen-Tsun Lai, M.D., memory disorders; Senior Health…

Simon Horslen, MBChB liver transplant medicine, liver disease, intestinal disorders, hepatology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Gastroenterology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2521; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; University of Bristol, England, 1984      Karen Murray, M.D., liver disease, hepatitis B and C, hepatology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Gastroenterology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle,…

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 cancer, gastrointestinal cancer; Franciscan Digestive Care Associates, 1112 Sixth Ave., Suite 200, Tacoma, 253.272.8664; CHI Franciscan Health St. Joseph…