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This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These cardiologists focus on the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Grace Buono, M.D.,** arrhythmias, pacemakers/defibrillators; The Everett Clinic, Heart and Vascular, 3901 Hoyt Ave., Everett, 425.339.5411; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett; University of Washington School…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 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. Katherine O. Brown, M.D.,* preventive medicine, women’s health, obesity; The Polyclinic, Family Medicine, 509 Olive Way, Suite 900, Seattle, 206.860.4700; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill;…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Physicians specializing in cardiology use a wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical techniques to treat diseases and disorders of the heart, which range from congenital defects—whether interior walls of the heart, heart valves or arteries and veins that carry…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Catherine M. Pihoker, M.D., diabetes, growth disorders, neuro-oncology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Endocrinology and Diabetes, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2640; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, 1984  Craig E. Taplin, M.D., diabetes, growth/development…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Gabriel S. Aldea, M.D., minimally invasive cardiac surgery, vascular and thoracic aortic surgery, heart valve surgery; University of Washington Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.3636; University of Washington Medical Center; Columbia University, Vagelos…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 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. Bradley Anawalt, M.D., hypogonadism,…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Yuk Ming Law, M.D., heart transplant medicine, heart failure, mitochondrial medicine; Seattle Children’s Heart Center, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2015; Seattle Children’s Hospital; University of California, Los Angeles, David Geffen School of Medicine, 1987  13…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These specialists use imaging procedures to diagnose and treat disease. 11 Years Maria Chong, M.D., abdominal imaging, body imaging; Radia, 11521 NE 128th St., Suite 200, Kirkland, 425.563.1500; EvergreenHealth; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1992  Wendy…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These pediatricians focus on the treatment of developmental disabilities such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, visual and hearing impairments, autism spectrum disorders, attention and behavioral disorders, learning and habit disorders, and others. Daniel A. Doherty,…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Dermatologists treat conditions affecting the skin. Many also perform cosmetic dermatological procedures. Daniel Berg, M.D., skin cancer, Mohs surgery, laser surgery; The Polyclinic, Mohs Surgery, 1229 Madison St., Suite 1090, Seattle, 206.860.5595; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Radiation oncologists specialize in treating cancer with radiation therapy. Kasra Ray Badiozamani, M.D., testicular cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer; Virginia Mason, Radiation Oncology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6801; Virginia Mason Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine,…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These physicians treat diseases of the intestinal tract, colon and rectum. 10 Years Oliver R. Biggers, M.D., inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis; Proliance Surgical Specialists at Overlake, 1231 116th Ave. NE, Suite 535, Bellevue, 425.688.1916;…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Medical oncologists specialize in treating cancer with chemotherapy or other medications. 16 Years David M. Aboulafia, M.D., AIDS-related cancers, leukemia and lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders; Virginia Mason, Hematology and Oncology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6193; Virginia Mason Medical Center; University…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Hematologists treat blood diseases such as cancer, lymphoma, anemia and sickle cell disease. Oncologists and other internal medicine practitioners work in this specialty. Pamela S. Becker, M.D., Ph.D., multiple myeloma, bone marrow and stem cell transplant, leukemia and lymphoma;…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Russell Geyer, M.D., pediatric cancers, neuro-oncology, brain tumors; Seattle Children’s Cancer Center, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2106; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1977  11 Years Douglas S. Hawkins, M.D., bone tumors, Ewing’s sarcoma, leukemia; Seattle…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These physicians focus their attention on genetically linked diseases. Margaret P. Adam, M.D., developmental disorders, genetic disorders; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2056; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Stanford University School of Medicine, 1998  Fuki…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Michelle F. Benoit, M.D., robotic surgery, gynecologic cancers; Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center, 11511 NE 10th St., Bellevue, 425.502.3000; Overlake Hospital Medical Center, St. Anthony Hospital; St. Louis University School of Medicine, 1999  16 Years Charles W. Drescher,…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. 13 Years William Butler, M.D., asthma, immunotherapy, immune deficiency; Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center, 125 16th Ave. E, Seattle, 206.326.3000; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; Ohio State University School of Medicine, 1973  Frank S. Virant, M.D., sinusitis,…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These practitioners focus on disorders involving the immune system. Vinod Doreswamy, M.D., adult and pediatric asthma and allergy, food and drug allergy, immune deficiency; The Polyclinic, Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology, 9709 Third Ave. NE, Seattle, 206.860.4454;…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Surgical oncologists specialize in the removal of tumors and cancerous tissues and perform biopsies. Physicians with subspecialties in treating cancer can also be found under listings for Clinical Genetics, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics &…