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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…

Top Doctors 2015: Maternal and Fetal Medicine

These obstetricians and gynecologists focus on the management of care during pregnancy and childbirth Edith Y. Cheng,* M.D., prenatal genetics, maternal genetic conditions, critical care; Maternal and Infant Care Clinic at UWMC, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.4070; Seattle Children’s Prenatal Diagnosis Clinic at Springbrook, 4540 Sand Point Way NE, Building 1, Seattle, 206.984.2000; Seattle…

Top Doctors 2015: Internal Medicine

Internists focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases, usually long-term, comprehensive care Edward S. Dy, M.D., diabetes; UW Neighborhood Factoria Clinic, 13231 SE 36th St., Bellevue, 425.957.9000; UW Medical Center (University of Washington clinical assistant professor of internal medicine); University of Santo Tomas, Philippines, 1991 E. Kai Hansen, M.D., geriatric care, treatment and…

Top Doctors 2015: Integrative Medicine

These practitioners integrate alternative practices, such as acupuncture and naturopathy, with traditional medicine Mi-Jung Lee, N.D., LAc, hormone balance, natural antiaging, functional medicine; Tahoma Clinic, 15446 Bel-Red Road, B10, Redmond, 425.497.9558; 6839 Fort Dent Way, Tukwila, 206.812.9988; Bastyr University, 2004 Iman Majd, M.D., LAc, integrated holistic medicine, chronic disease management, education; UW Neighborhood Factoria Clinic,…

Top Doctors 2015: Infectious Disease/Travel Medicine

Peter Hashisaki, M.D., Overlake Hospital Medical Center, 1035 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 425.455.8248; Overlake; University of Washington, 1975 Jason Kettler, M.D., HIV care; Group Health, Bellevue Medical Center, 11511 NE 10th St., 206.326.3055; Group Health Cooperative, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Virginia Mason Medical Center; West Virginia University, 1998 Edward Earl Leonard II, M.D., cell biology;…

Top Doctors 2015: Hospital Medicine

Hospitalists are concerned with the delivery of comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients Bonnie V. Baker, M.D., perioperative medicine; Group Health Bellevue Medical Center, 11511 NE 10th St., 425.502.3280; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; University of Rochester, 2009 James Boswell,* M.D., internal medicine; Overlake Hospitalist Practice, 1035 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 425.688.5072; Overlake Hospital Medical Center;…

Top Doctors 2015: Podiatry

Greg Grabowski, DPM, foot and ankle reconstruction; Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Bellevue, 11711 NE 12th St., No. 1B, 425.450.0029; Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center, Bellevue Bone & Joint Physicians; California College of Podiatric Medicine, Oakland, 2001 Gregory Grant, DPM, reconstructive surgery, trauma, wound care, biomechanics; Pacific Medical Centers, Canyon Park, 1909 214th St….

Floating in Luxury on Portage Bay

Floating in Luxury on Portage Bay

This contemporary Portage Bay houseboat features top-notch design and killer views

Peter Erickson knows houseboats. Founder of Northwest property development firm The Urban Fund, he has been a part of Lake Union’s historic houseboat community for more than 40 years, living with his wife and raising their two kids on a 1,400-square-foot property in Eastlake, as well as designing nine other Lake Union houseboats. In 2013,…

Queen Anne's Pottery Princess

Queen Anne’s Pottery Princess

Mandy Shoger of Foxtail Pottery creates gorgeous clay dinnerware in Queen Anne

For potter Mandy Shoger, home is where the hollowware is. “Incorporating something handmade into your daily routine is so special,” says Shoger, who uses stoneware clay from Washington and Oregon and hand-throws custom dinnerware in her Queen Anne studio. “I think we’ve lost that in America: using products at home created by your own community.”…

The Coolest Handcrafted Furniture on Capitol Hill

The Coolest Handcrafted Furniture on Capitol Hill

Furniture company Brackish makes their items out of salvaged materials

Designers Andy Whitcomb and Forest Eckley are redefining the term “homemade” with their handcrafted furniture company, Brackish. Their made-to-order line, from bar carts to bookshelves, features wood and some metal salvaged from buildings that have been torn down blocks from their Capitol Hill studio. “It’s bittersweet because we hate seeing older buildings go, but love…

6 Instagram Photos that Show why PNW Terrain is Ideal for Runners

6 Instagram Photos that Show why PNW Terrain is Ideal for Runners

There's a great big beautiful world out there. Lace up your sneaks and get outside

    Forget the treadmill. Running outdoors in the Pacific Northwest–among the mountains, beaches and forested paths–is an experience for all the senses. There are ample trails and paths accentuated by rugged terrain and sweeping views where the adventurous set can push their limits year-round (three cheers for the PNW’s temperate climate) and enjoy all…

Coping With Cancer, A to Z

Coping With Cancer, A to Z

From talking with loved ones about it to finding the right doctor to treat the disease, a cancer diagnosis brings with it many questions. Swedish’s newest podcast series, Voices of Cancer (swedish.org, search “Voices of Cancer”), offers guidance. Host Rose Ibarra interviews cancer patients, survivors, doctors and other experts in episodes that have thus far…

The Doctor is Always In

The Doctor is Always In

Urgent care clinics fill after-hours health needs and help you avoid the ER

Many of us have been there. It’s 6:15 p.m. on a Friday evening, the pediatrician’s office is closed, and you are pacing the floor. Your sweet little toddler has suddenly come down with a rash and a high fever. She’s restless and won’t drink or eat anything. A few years ago, you’d head to the…

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