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…

Family practice physicians care for the whole family, including children and the elderly. Jeffrey Biron Cantor, M.D., preventive medicine; Pacific Medical Clinics, 19401 40th Ave. W, Suite 230, Lynnwood, 425.744.7153; Swedish Medical Center–Edmonds campus; University of California, San Diego, 1989      David Cowan, M.D., preventive medicine, preventive cardiology, nutrition, cholesterol/lipid disorders; Virginia Mason Bainbridge Island Medical…

Patricia Y. Fechner, M.D., sexual development disorders, Turner syndrome, growth disorders, difference in sex development; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Endocrinology and Diabetes, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2640; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; Northwestern University School of Medicine, 1986      Martin Goldsmith, M.D., diabetes, growth disorders; Pediatrics Northwest, 34503 Ninth Ave. S,…

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,…