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Top Doctors 2016: Hematology
Hematologists treat blood diseases such as cancer, lymphoma, anemia and sickle cell disease. Oncologists and other internal medicine practitioners work in this specialty. Sioban B. Keel, M.D., bleeding/coagulation disorders, anemia, bone marrow failure disorders; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 206.288.1260; UW Medical Center; University of Minnesota, 1999 Michael L. Linenberger, M.D.,…
Home of the Week: Restored Symphony House on Mercer Island
This built-in-1910 stunner on Mercer Island merges original details with fresh upgrades
Sponsored by JayMarc Homes Here, we’re featuring a Seattle-area home that we think is interesting, inspiring or just a downright feast for the eyes. Some of them are actually on the market, while other homes will offer enviable style tips–courtesy of their ingenious owners or designers–that you can steal for your own abode. House hunters…
Tweeting for Parking Ticket Amnesty and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Help for parking woes. According to GeekWire, a new promotion by on-demand valet service Luxe is offering “Parking ticket amnesty,” which means the company will match the price of your parking ticket (through February 2) up to $100 in Luxe credits when you tweet a picture of your parking ticket to @luxevalet using #ParkingProblems. But…
Instagram Inspiration: Inked Up
A little tattoo inspiration from stellar artists around town
Ever since I got my first tattoo, I get this itch every couple of months to get some new ink. It’s usually a wise decision to put some thought into a design that’s going to be on your body forever, so I usually keep a reserve of photos and sketch ideas for the day that…
Tiny House Village for Homeless Set to Open & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Volunteers are almost finished installing tiny homes for the homeless in a vacant lot in Seattle’s Central District. The project, called the Tiny House Village, is a cluster of 14 insulated houses about the size of a bedroom surrounding a central building with flushing toilets and running water, according to KIRO 7. Materials and expenses for…
WineGirl Wines opens Leavenworth tasting room
Grand opening and malbec release party set for Jan. 30
You may know her as the former roller derby star of Seattle’s Rat City Rollergirls, but Angela Jacobs is also a decorated, world-traveled winemaker. After graduating from University of Washington with degrees in biochemistry and cell and molecular biology, Jacobs harvest-trotted her way through Austria, Greece and Italy and returned to the Pacific Northwest, where…
Seattle Superheroes: Adra Boo
Seattle singer Adra Boo weaves hypnotizing songs
Seattle Superheroes is a regular series on seattlemag.com wherein artists depict standout people in our community as superheroes. While we’ve taken some artistic license with the narratives, the sentiment behind them is very real. Seattle’s Adra Boo hypnotizes. In an instant, after just one note or word, the listener’s mind is captive. It’s then up…
Expert in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Medicine, Frank Virant, M.D.
Top Doc in pediatric allergy and immunology, Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center
Why are we hearing about so many kids these days with nut allergies? It’s unclear why peanut and tree nut allergy (and, in fact, food allergy in general) has been increasing over the last 15–20 years but recent studies suggest that 3 to 6 percent of children have a food allergy. Recently, researchers have speculated…
Top Doctors 2016: Geriatric Medicine
These specialists diagnose and treat conditions that occur in older adults, typically ages 65 and older. A. Carroll Haymon, M.D., dementia, palliative care, chronic disease management; Iora Primary Care, 306 23rd Ave. S, Suite 200, Seattle, 206.518.9058; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center; Tufts University, 1999 Yen-Tsun Lai, M.D., memory disorders; EvergreenHealth Geriatric Care,…
Top Doctors 2016: Gastroenterology
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. Raj C. Butani, M.D., endoscopy and colonoscopy; Overlake Internal Medical Associates, 1135 116th Ave. NE, Suite 560, Bellevue, 425.467.0150; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1996 Fred…
Top Doctors 2016: Family Medicine
Family practice physicians care for the whole family, including children and the elderly. Kirsten M. Andrews, M.D., psychosomatic disorders, addiction medicine, nutrition and disease prevention/control; Polyclinic, Family Medicine, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.4424; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; Brown University, 2004 Laura-Mae Baldwin,** M.D., women’s health, maternal and child health care, rural health; UW Neighborhood Northgate…
Top Doctors 2016: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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. Mandana Ahmadian, M.D., thyroid disorders, parathyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary disorders; Bellevue Endocrinology Consultants, 1380 112th Ave. NE, Suite 205, Bellevue, 425.289.0374;…
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