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Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Rheumatology

Kristen N. Hayward, M.D., M.S., autoimmune diseases, pediatric rheumatology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Rheumatology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2057; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; University of California, San Francisco, 2001      Anne M. Stevens, M.D., Ph.D., lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus), autoimmune disease, scleroderma; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Rheumatology, 4800 Sand Point Way…

Top Doctors 2017: Rheumatology

Rheumatologists treat arthritis and other disorders of the joints, muscles and ligaments. 16 Years: Julie L. Carkin, M.D., osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis; The Seattle Arthritis Clinic, 10330 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 250, Seattle, 206.368.6123; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; Boston University, 1987      Shaila H. Gala, M.D., The Everett Clinic, 3901 Hoyt…

Top Doctors 2017: Reproductive Endocrinology

Practicing a surgical subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive endocrinologists address hormonal functioning as it pertains to reproduction and infertility. Janet L. Kennedy, M.D., infertility–in vitro fertilization, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fertility preservation; Seattle Reproductive Medicine, 12333 NE 130th Lane, Suite 220, Kirkland, 888.599.5090; EvergreenHealth; University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1978      Nancy A. Klein,…

Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Pulmonology

Preetam Bandla, M.D., sleep disorders/apnea; Swedish Medical Center, Pediatric Pulmonology, 550 17th Ave., Suite A-20, Seattle, 206.386.4744; Swedish Medical Center–Cherry Hill campus; JJM Medical College, India, 1999      13 Years: Ronald Gibson, M.D., Ph.D., cystic fibrosis, asthma, sleep disorders, pseudomonas aeruginosa airway infections; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle,…

Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Pulmonology

Preetam Bandla, M.D., sleep disorders/apnea; Swedish Medical Center, Pediatric Pulmonology, 550 17th Ave., Suite A-20, Seattle, 206.386.4744; Swedish Medical Center–Cherry Hill campus; JJM Medical College, India, 1999      13 Years: Ronald Gibson, M.D., Ph.D., cystic fibrosis, asthma, sleep disorders, pseudomonas aeruginosa airway infections; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle,…

Top Doctors 2017: Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonologists treat diseases of the respiratory system, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, cancer and other disorders. 12 Years: Todd D. Freudenberger, M.D., lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism; Overlake Medical Clinics, Pulmonary Medicine, 1231 116th Ave. NE, Suite 400, Bellevue; 425.454.2671; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; University of Washington, 1994      Ronald J. Green,…

Top Doctors 2017: Psychiatry

Jesse R. Fann, M.D., psychiatry in physical illness, psychiatry in cancer, neuro-psychiatry, depression; University of Washington Medical Center, Health Sciences Building, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.685.4280; University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center; Northwestern University, 1989      Kenneth N. Melman, M.D., TMS therapy for depression, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), bipolar/mood disorders, treatment of resistant…

Top Doctors 2017: Plastic Surgery

13 Years: Kevin M. Beshlian, M.D., breast reconstruction, skin cancer, facial trauma, microsurgery; The Polyclinic, Plastic Surgery, 1229 Madison St., Suite 1600, Seattle, 206.860.5582; Swedish Medical Center–Ballard campus; University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1982      12 Years: Daniel L. Downey, M.D., facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, facial rejuvenation, Botox therapy; Downey Plastic Surgery, 1536 N…

Top Doctors 2017: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Susan Apkon, M.D., cerebral palsy, brain injury rehabilitation, neuromuscular disorders; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Rehabilitation Clinic, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2114; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1994      13 Years: S. Friedman, M.D., spinal rehabilitation, pain management, brain injury rehabilitation, neuromuscular disorders; Virginia Mason Medical…

Top Doctors 2017: Pediatrics

Matthew Allen, M.D., newborn care, adolescent medicine, ADD/ADHD, sports medicine; Ballard Pediatric Clinic, 7554 15th Ave. NW, Seattle, 206.783.9300; University of Washington, 1998      Steven J. Anderson, M.D., pediatric sports medicine; Orthopedic Physician Associates, 3216 NE 45th Place, Suite 304, Seattle, 206.523.1422; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; University of Washington, 1980      Alka Atal-Barrio, M.D.,…

Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

12 Years: William K. Butler, M.D., allergy, asthma, immunotherapy, immune deficiency; Kaiser Permanente, Allergy & Immunology, 125 16th Ave. E, Seattle, 206.326.3000; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; Ohio State University, 1973      Frank S. Virant, M.D., sinusitis, asthma, food allergy; Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center, 9725 Third Ave. NE, Suite 500, Seattle, 206.527.1200; Seattle Children’s Hospital,…

Top Doctors 2017: Pathology

A pathologist examines body tissues to diagnose diseases and to determine the cause of various conditions. Hejin P. Hahn, M.D., Ph.D., Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal cancer, colon & rectal cancer, gastrointestinal pathology; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Pathology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6861; Virginia Mason Medical Center; UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2002      Timothy W. Jacobs,…

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