May/June 2021
Top Doctors 2021: Nuclear Medicine
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
David Howard Lewis, M.D.: bone imaging, cardiac imaging, CT scan; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance at South Lake Union, 825 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle, 855-557-0555; Harborview Medical Center; University of Washington Medical Center Hubert J. Vesselle, M.D., Ph.D.: PET imaging, CT scan, cancer detection and staging; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle, 855-557-0555;…
Top Doctors 2021: Neuroradiology
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
These radiologists use imaging procedures relating to the head, neck and spinal cord. Basavaraj V. Ghodke, M.D.: interventional neuroradiology, endovascular neurosurgery, brain and spinal tumors, craniofacial vascular anomalies; radiology services; Harborview, 325 Ninth Ave., West Clinic, floor 1; 206-744-3105; University of Washington Medical Center Harold W. Prow, M.D.: head and neck radiology, MRI & CT…
Top Doctors 2021: Neurology
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
Neurologists focus on disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Timothy Scearce, M.D.: Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease; Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Campus, 201 16th Ave. E., Seattle, 206-326-3000 Michael R. Chun, M.D.: dementia; The Everett Clinic, Founders Building Neurology, 3901 Hoyt Ave., Everett, 425-339-5408; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett…
Top Doctors 2021: Neurological Surgery
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
These surgeons specialize in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. Louis J. Kim, M.D.: cerebrovascular neurosurgery, aneurysm-cerebral, arteriovenous malformations, endovascular surgery; Neurological Surgery Clinic at Harborview, 908 Jefferson St., Seattle, 206-744-9340; University of Washington Medical Center Richard G. Ellenbogen, M.D.: chiari malformations, brain tumors, minimally invasive surgery, congenital nervous system malformations; Seattle…
Top Doctors 2021: Nephrology
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
Nephrologists treat kidney disorders, diabetes, renal failure and other illnesses. Leah Anne Haseley, M.D.: glomerulonephritis, kidney disease-autoimmune, hypertension in pregnancy, diabetic kidney disease; Kidney Clinic at Harborview, 410 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206-744-8998; University of Washington Medical Center Ilan Zawadzki, M.D.: dialysis care, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension, fluid/electrolyte balance; Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Campus, Nephrology Clinic,…
Top Doctors 2021: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
These specialists focus on comprehensive care for critically ill newborn and premature infants. Dyan M. Simon, M.D.: neonatal care; Pediatrix Medical Group, 3326 160th Ave. S.E., Suite 450, Bellevue, 206-526-2600; EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center-First Hill Campus Maneesh Batra, M.D.: neonatal care, neonatal nutrition, neonatal cardiology, prematurity/low birth weight infants; Seattle Children’s Hospital, OC.7.830…
Top Doctors 2021: Medical Oncology
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
Eric Y. Chen, M.D., Ph.D.: hematologic malignancies, solid tumors; Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Campus, 201 16th Ave East, Seattle, (206) 326-3000 Peter Y.Z. Jiang, M.D., Ph.D.: gastrointestinal cancer, genitourinary cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer; The Everett Clinic, Providence Regional Cancer Partnership, 1717 13th St., Suite 300, Everett, 425-297-5500 Sharmila Amhed, M.D.: breast cancer; Pacific Medical…
Top Doctors 2021: Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
These obstetricians and gynecologists are experts in high-risk pregnancy, focusing on the management of care during pregnancy and childbirth. Carolyn R. Kline, M.D.: diabetes in pregnancy, perinatal medicine, prenatal ultrasound, fetal diagnosis and therapy; Eastside Maternal-Fetal Medicine at EvergreenHealth, 12333 N.E. 130th Lane, Suite 240, Kirkland, 425-899-2200; Overlake Medical Center Brigit Brock, M.D.: diabetes in…
Top Doctors 2021: Interventional Cardiology
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
These cardiologists use nonsurgical interventional procedures, such as catheters, for procedures that once required open-heart surgery. Joseph Doucette, M.D.: angioplasty and stent placement, echocardiography; Overlake Clinics – Cardiology, 1135 116th Ave. N.E., floor 6 – Suite 600 Scott J. Haugen, M.D.: angioplasty and stent placement, percutaneous valve repair, coronary artery disease-complex; Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical…
Top Doctors 2021: Internal Medicine
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
Internists focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases, usually involving long-term, comprehensive care. Internal medicine specialists and family medicine specialists serve as primary care physicians. Hillary K. Liss, M.D.: women’s health; Madison Clinic at Harborview, 325 Ninth Ave., floor 2, Seattle, 206-520-5000 Caroline S. Rhoad, M.D.: internal medicine; Madison Clinic at Harborview, 325…
Top Doctors 2021: Infectious Disease
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
These physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating infections. Francis X. Riedo, M.D.: travel medicine, HIV, infectious disease; EvergreenHealth Infectious Disease Care, 12303 N.E. 130th Lane, Suite 120, Kirkland, 425-899-5100 John D. Scott, M.D.: hepatitis B & C, infections-transplant; Liver Clinic at Harborview, 410 Ninth Ave., floor 7, Seattle, 206-520-5000 Jason H. Kettler, M.D.: infectious…
Top Doctors 2021: Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
These specialists provide medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from related symptoms and stress. Hope A. Wechkin, M.D.: palliative care; EvergreenHealth Palliative Care, 12303 N.E.130th Lane, Suite Coral 550, Kirkland, 425-899-3224 Ellyn M. Lee, M.D.: palliative care, geriatric medicine; Swedish Palliative Care and Symptom Management Clinic First Hill, 1221 Madison St.,…