This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These physicians treat diseases of the intestinal tract, colon and rectum. 10 Years Oliver R. Biggers, M.D., inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis; Proliance Surgical Specialists at Overlake, 1231 116th Ave. NE, Suite 535, Bellevue, 425.688.1916;…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Medical oncologists specialize in treating cancer with chemotherapy or other medications. 16 Years David M. Aboulafia, M.D., AIDS-related cancers, leukemia and lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders; Virginia Mason, Hematology and Oncology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6193; Virginia Mason Medical Center; University…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Hematologists treat blood diseases such as cancer, lymphoma, anemia and sickle cell disease. Oncologists and other internal medicine practitioners work in this specialty. Pamela S. Becker, M.D., Ph.D., multiple myeloma, bone marrow and stem cell transplant, leukemia and lymphoma;…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Russell Geyer, M.D., pediatric cancers, neuro-oncology, brain tumors; Seattle Children’s Cancer Center, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2106; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1977  11 Years Douglas S. Hawkins, M.D., bone tumors, Ewing’s sarcoma, leukemia; Seattle…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These physicians focus their attention on genetically linked diseases. Margaret P. Adam, M.D., developmental disorders, genetic disorders; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2056; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Stanford University School of Medicine, 1998  Fuki…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Michelle F. Benoit, M.D., robotic surgery, gynecologic cancers; Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center, 11511 NE 10th St., Bellevue, 425.502.3000; Overlake Hospital Medical Center, St. Anthony Hospital; St. Louis University School of Medicine, 1999  16 Years Charles W. Drescher,…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. 13 Years William Butler, M.D., asthma, immunotherapy, immune deficiency; Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center, 125 16th Ave. E, Seattle, 206.326.3000; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; Ohio State University School of Medicine, 1973  Frank S. Virant, M.D., sinusitis,…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These practitioners focus on disorders involving the immune system. Vinod Doreswamy, M.D., adult and pediatric asthma and allergy, food and drug allergy, immune deficiency; The Polyclinic, Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology, 9709 Third Ave. NE, Seattle, 206.860.4454;…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Surgical oncologists specialize in the removal of tumors and cancerous tissues and perform biopsies. Physicians with subspecialties in treating cancer can also be found under listings for Clinical Genetics, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics &…

This article appears in print in the April 2018 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. 14 Years Cora C. Breuner, M.D., MPH, orthopedics, adolescent medicine, sports medicine; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Adolescent Medicine, 4540 Sand…