Otolaryngologists diagnose and treat disorders from the shoulders up (ears, nose and throat) with the exception of the eyes and brain; among those disorders are hearing loss, tonsillitis and nasal obstructions. Paul A. Abson, M.D., nasal & sinus surgery, sleep apnea, thyroid & parathyroid surgery; The Everett Clinic, 3927 Rucker Ave., Everett, 425.339.5441; Providence Regional…

Michael E. Brage, M.D., complex foot & ankle surgery, ankle replacement & revision, cartilage damage, fractures; Harborview Medical Center, Foot and Ankle Center, 908 Jefferson St., sixth floor, Seattle, 206.520.5000; Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center; University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1986      Michael Codsi, M.D., shoulder surgery, shoulder arthroscopic surgery; EvergreenHealth,…

These surgical and medical specialists focus on the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. Bruce D. Cameron, M.D., glaucoma, cataract surgery, refractive surgery; Northwest Eye Surgeons, 10330 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 370, Seattle, 206.528.6000; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Valley Medical Center; Baylor College of Medicine, 1991      Philip P. Chen, M.D., glaucoma, cataract…

Anita Alvestad-McIntyre, M.D., general/adolescent gynecology, high-risk pregnancy, ultrasound, menopause management; Kitsap OBGYN, 9750 Levin Road NW, Silverdale, 360.307.7202; CHI Franciscan Health Harrison Medical Center; University of Washington, 1992      Anne C. Anholm, M.D., The Everett Clinic, 900 Pacific Ave., fifth floor, Everett, 425.339.5430; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett; University of Washington, 1989      Susan S….

These practitioners deal with the use of radioactive substances in research, diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Hubert J. Vesselle, M.D., Ph.D., PET imaging, CT scan; University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.6200; University of Washington Medical Center; Case Western Reserve University,…

These radiologists use imaging procedures relating to the head, neck and spinal cord. Jeffrey G. Jarvik, M.D., MPH, spinal imaging, brain imaging; Harborview Medical Center, Radiology, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.3105; Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center; University of California, San Diego, 1987      Francis W. Wessbecher, M.D., diagnostic neuroradiology; TRA Medical Imaging,…

15 Years: Sidney M. Gospe Jr., M.D., Ph.D., epilepsy/seizure disorders, neuromuscular disorders, neurotoxicology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Neurology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2078; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; Duke University, 1980      George Makari, M.D., epilepsy, sleep disorders, developmental disorders; Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Neurology Clinic, 1112 Sixth Ave., Suite 100,…

Neurologists focus on disorders of the nervous system. Kyra J. Becker, M.D., stroke, neuro-immunology, stroke in young adults, critical care; Harborview Stroke Clinic, 908 Jefferson Ave., Seattle, 206.744.9340; Harborview Medical Center; Duke University School of Medicine, 1989      James Duane Bowen, M.D., multiple sclerosis; Swedish Multiple Sclerosis Center, 1600 E Jefferson St., Seattle, 206.320.2200; Swedish Medical…

These surgeons specialize in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. 15 Years: Richard G. Ellenbogen, M.D., Chiari’s deformity, brain tumors, minimally invasive surgery, congenital nervous system malformations; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Neurosurgery, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2544; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Harborview Medical Center; Brown University, 1983      Ryder P. Gwinn, M.D.,…

Joseph T. Flynn, M.D., M.S., hypertension, dialysis care, chronic kidney disease, congenital kidney disease; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Nephrology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2524; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; State University of New York Health Science Center, 1987      Laurie S. Fouser, M.D., congenital kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, kidney failure; Swedish…

Nephrologists treat kidney disorders, diabetes, renal failure and other illnesses. 14 Years: Cyrus Cryst, M.D., diabetes, fluid/electrolyte disorders, hypertension, kidney transplant medicine; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Nephrology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6673; Virginia Mason Medical Center; University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 1984      Leah A. Haseley, M.D., glomerulonephritis, autoimmune kidney disease, hypertension in pregnancy;…

These specialists focus on comprehensive care for critically ill newborn and premature infants. Richard J. Badura, M.D.,* prematurity/low-birth-weight infants, breathing disorders; Pediatrix Medical Group, 12040 NE 128th St., Kirkland, 206.526.2600; EvergreenHealth, Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; University of Nebraska College of Medicine, 1979      Barry M. Lawson, M.D.,* prematurity/low-birth-weight infants; Pediatrix Medical Group, 12040 NE…