These specialists are concerned with the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands, among others, as well as nutritional disorders, sexual disorders and problems such as diabetes and hypertension. Endocrinologists are also internal medicine specialists. Shannon Heitritter, M.D., thyroid disorders, polycystic ovarian syndrome, parathyroid disorders; The Polyclinic, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.329.1760; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus;…

These radiologists use imaging procedures to diagnose and treat disease. C.Z. Andersen, M.D., diagnostic radiology; Diagnostic Imaging Northwest, 11212 Sunrise Blvd. E, Suite 200, Puyallup, 253.841.4353; MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital; University of Rochester, 1974      Arthur A. Castagno, M.D., musculoskeletal imaging, body imaging, ultrasound; Via Radiology, 11011 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 101, Seattle, 206.306.1101; Northwest…

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 more. Daniel A. Doherty, M.D., Ph.D., autism spectrum disorders, neurodevelopmental disabilities; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Developmental Medicine, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle,…

Dermatologists treat conditions affecting the skin. Many dermatologists also perform cosmetic dermatology procedures. Daniel Berg, M.D., skin cancer, Mohs surgery, laser surgery; Seattle Skin Cancer Center, 1229 Madison St., Suite 1090, Seattle, 206.215.3300; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; University of Toronto, 1985      Kendra G. Bergstrom, M.D., cosmetic dermatology, medical dermatology, melanoma; Island Dermatology, 8435…

These physicians treat diseases of the intestinal tract, colon and rectum. Alessandro Fichera, M.D., minimally invasive surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, colon and rectal cancer and surgery; University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Surgical Pavilion, Seattle, 206.598.4477; University of Washington Medical Center; Catholic University of Rome, Italy, 1989      Harry A. Kahn, M.D., colon…

Radiation oncologists specialize in treating cancer with radiation therapy. K. Ray Badiozamani, M.D., testicular cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Radiation Oncology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6801; Virginia Mason Medical Center; University of Washington, 1995      Robert M. Douglas, M.D., intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), prostate cancer, stereotactic radiosurgery; Swedish Cancer Institute at…

Medical oncologists specialize in treating cancer with chemotherapy or other medications. 15 Years: David M. Aboulafia, M.D., AIDS-related cancers, leukemia & lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders, multiple myeloma; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6193; Virginia Mason Medical Center; University of Michigan Medical School, 1983      Anthony L. Back, M.D., palliative care, gastrointestinal cancer; Harborview…

Charles W. Drescher, M.D., gynecologic cancers, robotic surgery, ovarian cancer, Pap smear abnormalities; Pacific Gynecology Specialists Seattle, 1101 Madison St., Suite 1500, Seattle, 206.965.1700; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; University of Michigan Medical School, 1984      10 Years: Barbara A. Goff, M.D., ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer, complex gynecologic surgery; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance,…

K. Scott Baker, M.D., anemia, bone marrow transplant, bone marrow failure disorders; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2106; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; University of Nebraska College of Medicine, 1988      Paul Carpenter, M.D., graft versus host disease, bone marrow transplant; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Cancer…

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 & stem cell transplant, leukemia & lymphoma, Gaucher disease; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Room G4-100, Seattle, 206.288.1260; University of…

Cardiology Specialties 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 of interior walls of the heart, heart valves, or arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart—to arrhythmias and acquired heart diseases such as coronary artery…

Cardiology Specialties 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 of interior walls of the heart, heart valves, or arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart—to arrhythmias and acquired heart diseases such as coronary artery…

Cardiology Specialties 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 of interior walls of the heart, heart valves, or arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart—to arrhythmias and acquired heart diseases such as coronary artery…