These surgeons specialize in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. Richard G. Ellenbogen, M.D., Chiari’s deformity, brain tumors, minimally invasive surgery; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2544; Seattle Children’s, Harborview Medical Center; Brown University, Warren Alpert Medical School, 1983 Marc R. Mayberg, M.D., pituitary surgery, skull base tumors,…

Nephrologists treat kidney disorders, diabetes, renal failure and other illnesses. Andrew Brockenbrough, M.D., kidney transplant medicine, hypertension; Valley Nephrology, 24920 104th Ave. SE, Kent, 425.227.0231; Valley Medical Center, Auburn Regional Medical Center; Vanderbilt University, 1998 Cyrus Cryst, M.D., diabetes, fluid/electrolyte disorders, kidney transplant medicine; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Nephrology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6673; Virginia…

These specialists focus on comprehensive care for critically ill newborn and premature infants. Richard Badura, M.D., prematurity/low-birth-weight infants, breathing disorders; Pediatrix Medical Group, 10700 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 503, Seattle, 206.526.2600; EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Nebraska, 1979 Barry M. Lawson, M.D., prematurity/low-birth-weight infants; Pediatrix Medical Group, 10700 Meridian Ave. N,…

These obstetricians and gynecologists are high-risk pregnancy experts who focus on the management of care during pregnancy and childbirth. Brigit Brock,** M.D., diabetes in pregnancy, high-risk pregnancy, infectious disease in pregnancy; Swedish Maternal & Fetal Specialty Center, 1229 Madison St., Suite 750, Seattle, 206.386.2101; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Washington, 1991  Edith Y. Cheng,…

Internists focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases, usually long-term, comprehensive care. Internal medicine specialists and family medicine specialists serve as primary care physicians. 10 YEARS Henry J. Williams,* M.D.; internal medicine, concierge medicine, geriatric medicine; Bellevue Medical Partners, 11711 NE 12th Street, Suite 2B, Bellevue, 425.637.1022; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; University of Arizona,…

These physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating infections.  William F. Ehni, M.D., AIDS/HIV, hepatitis, fevers of unknown origin; Northwest Hospital & Medicine Center, Infectious Disease, 1550 N 115th St., Suite D-101, Seattle, 206.368.1630; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; University of Washington, 1982  Peter Hashisaki, M.D., infectious disease; Office of Peter Hashisaki, M.D., 1200 116th…

These specialists provide medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from related symptoms and stress.  David B. Brecher, M.D., palliative medicine; MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Palliative Medicine, 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, 253.403.3087; Tacoma General, MultiCare Allenmore Hospital; Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine, Mexico, 1978  Ellyn M. Lee,…

Sarah D. Beshlian, M.D., arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome; UW Medicine Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at Northwest Hospital, 10330 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 270, Seattle, 206.368.6360; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; Northwestern University, 1986 Douglas P. Hanel, M.D., reconstructive microvascular surgery, congenital hand deformities, elbow reconstruction; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way…

Mark B. Snowden, M.D., depression, cognitive loss in aging, mood disorders; Harborview Mental Health Services, 401 Broadway, Seattle, 206.744.9600; Harborview Medical Center; University of Washington, 1990  

These cardiologists use nonsurgical interventional procedures, such as catheters, for procedures that once required open-heart surgery. Peter A. Baciewicz, M.D., preventive cardiology, nuclear cardiology, angioplasty; Polyclinic, Cardiology, 11011 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 200, Seattle, 206.860.2302; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; New York University, 1983 Joseph Doucette,* M.D., angioplasty, echocardiography; Overlake Medical Clinics, Cardiology, 1135 116th Ave….

Medical oncologists specialize in treating cancer with chemotherapy or other medications. David M. Aboulafia, M.D., AIDS-related cancers, leukemia and lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6193; Virginia Mason; University of Michigan, 1983  Anthony L. Back, M.D., palliative care, gastrointestinal cancer; UW Medicine, Medical Oncology, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.6211;…

Charles W. Drescher, M.D., gynecologic cancers, robotic surgery, ovarian cancer; Pacific Gynecology Specialists, 1101 Madison St., Suite 1500, Seattle, 206.965.1700; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Michigan, 1984  Barbara A. Goff, M.D., ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 206.288.1024; UW Medical Center; University of Pennsylvania, 1986…