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Top Doctors 2017: Clinical Genetics
Clinical geneticists focus their attention on genetically linked diseases. Margaret P. Adam, M.D., developmental disorders, genetic disorders, differences in sex development; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Genetic Medicine, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2056; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; Stanford University, 1998 Peter H. Byers, M.D., connective tissue disorders, Marfan syndrome, inherited bone…
Immune Boost
This cancer therapy targets the disease with the help of the patient’s own immune system
Dr. Mike Jensen led a research team at Seattle Children’s Research Institute that conducted a clinical trial using T cell immunotherapy to treat a type of leukemia in children. Of those enrolled in the trial, 93 percent achieved complete remission
Top Doctors 2017: Allergy & Immunology
These practitioners focus on disorders involving the immune system. William R. Henderson Jr., M.D., asthma & allergy, food allergy, urticaria; University of Washington Medical Center, Allergy & Immunology, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.4615; University of Washington Medical Center; University of California, San Francisco, 1973 Mary C. Maier, M.D.,* asthma, allergy, food allergy, anaphylaxis;…
Top Doctors 2017: Adolescent Medicine
These specialists focus on the unique medical, psychological and social challenges during the transition from childhood to adulthood, typically 10–21 years of age. 13 Years: Cora Breuner, M.D., MPH, eating disorders, obesity, sports- and trauma-related injuries; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Adolescent Medicine, 4540 Sand Point Way NE, Suite 200, Seattle, 206.987.2028; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of…
Top Doctors 2017: Addiction Psychiatry
This subspecialty within psychiatry focuses on diagnosing and treating substance abuse and addiction. Steven M. Juergens, M.D.,* addiction/substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse; 11201 SE Eighth St., Suite 105, Bellevue, 425.454.0255; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Mayo Medical School, 1979 Andrew J. Saxon, M.D., addiction/substance use disorders, opioid addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder; VA Puget Sound Health…
A Better Bedside Manner
Can a survey improve how patients experience health care?
Choosing a physician is often a tough task. Patients want a qualified doctor, but most also look for other qualities in that person: good communication skills, for example, and punctuality. How do patients find that kind of information? That’s where the Washington Health Alliance is trying to help. A patient-experience survey—conducted by the alliance last…
Minimalistic Medicine
Two new procedures advance the less-is-more approach
The TCAR procedure requires a smaller incision (right) than traditional carotid endarterectomy (left) and can often be performed using local anesthesia. With a smaller incision, cranial nerve injury rates are reduced and scarring is minimized.
New Seattle Clinic Provides Care to Transgender Youths
Awareness of transgender issues is rising, as our culture has embraced TV series like 'Transparent' and the KUOW-FM podcast 'How to Be a Girl.' But it’s still hard to find adequate health care for transgender and gender nonconforming youths
Awareness of transgender issues is rising, as our culture has embraced TV series like Transparent and the KUOW-FM podcast How to Be a Girl. But it’s still hard to find adequate health care for transgender and gender nonconforming youths. “Each year, I saw more and more patients who had had to take a circuitous route…
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