July 2015
Top Doctors 2015: Adolescent Medicine
These specialists focus on the medical, psychological and social challenges during the transition from childhood to adulthood Cora Collette Breuner, M.D., MPH, sports medicine, headaches, eating disorders; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2000; Seattle Children’s, UW Medical Center; Thomas Jefferson University, 1982 Gina Sucato, M.D., MPH, adolescent development, behavioral health and…
Top Doctors 2015: Addiction medicine
Family medicine doctors focus on helping people overcome repetitive disorders, such as drug and alcohol dependency and eating disorders Joe Merrill, M.D., MPH, addiction medicine, internal medicine, pain management; Harborview Medical Center, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.9600 (Harborview Addictions Program); Harborview Medical Center; Yale University, 1990 Jim Walsh, M.D., alcoholism and chemical dependency, addiction in…
Top Doctors 2015: Ophthalmology
These surgical and medical specialists focus on the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye Bruce Cameron, M.D., cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma surgery; Northwest Eye Surgeons, 10330 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 370, Seattle, 206.528.6000; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; Baylor University, 1991 Janet Chieh, M.D., age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, diseases and surgery of…
Top Doctors 2015: Occupational Medicine
Tim Gilmore, M.D., medical director, Center of Occupational Health Education; occupational health, physician education, family medicine; Group Health Occupational Medicine, Capitol Hill Campus, CMB A4, 201 16th Ave. E, Seattle, 206.326.3661; Group Health Cooperative; University of Washington, 1981
Top Doctors 2015: Obstetrics
Karen Bohmke, M.D., general ob/gyn; Northwest Women’s Healthcare, 1101 Madison St., Suite 1150, Seattle, 206.386.3400; Swedish Medical Center; University of California, Davis, 1980 Maura Cardwell, M.D., routine and high-risk obstetrical care, adult gynecologic health care of all ages, office and outpatient gynecologic procedures; EvergreenHealth Obstetrics and Gynecology Care, 12333 NE 130th Lane, Suite 110, Kirkland,…
Top Doctors 2015: Neurosurgery
Farrokh Farrokhi, M.D., skull base tumors, movement disorders, minimally invasive and complex spine; Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.7525; Virginia Mason; Baylor College, 1998 Jean-Christophe (J.C.) Leveque, M.D., complex and minimally invasive spine, peripheral nerve, endoscopic pituitary surgery; Group Health, 201 16th Ave. E, Seattle, 206.326.3081; Group Health Cooperative, Virginia Mason Medical…
Top Doctors 2015: Neurology
Michael Elliott, M.D., neuromuscular medicine, ALS; Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.341.0420; Virginia Mason, EvergreenHealth Medical Center; George Washington University, 1990 Daniel Fosmire, M.D., migraine headaches, evaluation of radiculopathies, neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome; Overlake Medical Clinics Neurology, 1135 116th Ave. NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, 425.709.7055; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Chicago Medical…
Top Doctors 2015: Nephrology
Nephrologists treat kidney disorders, diabetes, renal failure and other illnesses Cyrus Cryst, M.D., chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplantation; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Buck Pavilion, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6673; Virginia Mason, Port Angeles Kidney Center; University of Chicago, 1984 Frank P.S. Fung, M.D., Nephrology Clinic, Kent Clinic, 24920 104th Ave. SE, Kent, 253.395.1944; Valley…
Citizen Science: How to be Your Own Research Project
Health research is stretching out from academic labs into home kitchens, living rooms and bathrooms
Richard Sprague keeps samples of his own feces, in the family freezer, so he can send them to a Stanford University laboratory. Some days he tries to improve his sleep by swallowing potato starch to feed a certain population of microbes in his gut. Lately, he’s been studying his brain acuity every morning to see…
Doctor Spotlight: Michael Corsilles, N.D.
Top Doc in naturopathic medicine, Eastside Primary Care & Wellness
What is your elevator pitch for what a naturopath does?A naturopathic doctor is a primary care provider, just like a medical doctor. We assess patients through history taking, physical exam and diagnostic tests. The biggest difference, though, is in the treatment. Naturopathic doctors focus on a more natural approach to treatment, using vitamins, herbs, physical…
Doctor Spotlight: Kristine Rinn, M.D.
Medical oncology (breast cancer), Swedish Cancer Institute, True Family Women’s Cancer Center
Why did you specialize in breast cancer?People in medicine often develop a passion to tackle what they fear or have strong feelings about. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was a first-year medical student. I went with her to all her appointments and read everything I could about the disease. I then…
Top Doctors 2015: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
These specialists focus on comprehensive care for critically ill newborn and premature infants Barry Lawson, M.D., intensive-care nursery; Pediatrix Medical Group, 12040 NE 128th St., fourth floor, Kirkland, 425.899.6601; EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center; St. George’s University, 1981 Ryan M. McAdams, M.D., Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2000; UW Medical…