This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Dermatologists treat conditions affecting the skin. Many also perform cosmetic dermatological procedures. Kim Gittere Abson, M.D., ** medical dermatology, skin cancer and moles; The Polyclinic Madison Center, Dermatology, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.2326; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These physicians focus their attention on genetically based diseases. Margaret L.P. Adam, M.D., developmental disorders, genetic disorders, sexual differentiation disorders; Medical Genetics at Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2056; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Stanford University…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These surgeons specialize in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. Richard G. Ellenbogen, M.D., neurosurgery, craniofacial, hematology-oncology; Neurosurgery Clinic at Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2544; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Harborview Medical…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These specialists focus on the unique medical, psychological and social challenges during the transition from childhood to adulthood. David J. Inwards-Breland, M.D., MPH, gender issues, depression, obesity; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Adolescent Medicine, 4540 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle,…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These practitioners focus on disorders involving the immune system. Andrew G. Ayars, M.D., nasal/sinus disease, severe asthma, immunodeficiency; Allergy Clinic at Eastside Specialty Center, 3100 Northup Way, Bellevue, 425.646.7777; University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital; Saint…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Beth A. Andersen, M.D., genital birth defects, urinary reflux/obstruction, hypospadias; Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care, 1101 Madison St., Suite 800, Seattle, 206.215.2700; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill, Swedish Medical Center–Issaquah; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1993 Paul A. Merguerian,…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Rosemary Agostini, M.D., activity-related musculoskeletal medicine, sports medicine, exercise as prevention and treatment; Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center, 11511 NE 10th St., Bellevue, 425.502.3600; New York Medical College School of Medicine, 1981 David J. Belfie, M.D., arthroscopic shoulder…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These specialists provide medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from related symptoms and stress. Ellyn M. Lee, M.D., palliative care, geriatric medicine; Swedish Palliative Care & Symptom Management, 1221 Madison St., Suite 200, Seattle,…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Preetam Bandla, M.D., sleep disorders, pediatric sleep disorders, apnea; Swedish Sleep Medicine, 550 17th Ave., Suite A20, Seattle, 206.386.4744; Swedish Medical Center–Cherry Hill, Swedish Medical Center–Redmond; Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College, India, 1999 David C. Chang, M.D., sleep…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Radiation oncologists specialize in treating cancer with radiation therapy. Michael A. Hunter, M.D., breast cancer, lung cancer, colon and rectal cancer; EvergreenHealth Cancer Care, 12040 NE 128th St., Suite 1211, Kirkland, 425.899.1860; EvergreenHealth; Yale School of Medicine, 1989…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Anne M. Stevens, M.D., Ph.D., lupus/SLE, autoimmune disease, scleroderma; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Rheumatology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2057; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Baylor College of Medicine, 1995

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Rheumatologists treat arthritis and other disorders of the joints, muscles and ligaments. Julie L. Carkin, M.D., osteoporosis, inflammatory arthritis, vasculitis; Seattle Arthritis Clinic, 10330 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 250, Seattle, 206.668.6123; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; Boston University…