These specialists provide medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from related symptoms and stress. Hope A. Wechkin, M.D.: palliative care; EvergreenHealth Palliative Care, 12303 N.E.130th Lane, Suite Coral 550, Kirkland, 425-899-3224 Ellyn M. Lee, M.D.: palliative care, geriatric medicine; Swedish Palliative Care and Symptom Management Clinic First Hill, 1221 Madison St.,…

Hematologists treat blood diseases such as cancer, lymphoma, anemia and sickle cell disease. Oncologists and other internal medicine practitioners work in this specialty. Michele B. Frank, M.D.: leukemia, thrombotic disorders, anemia, lymphoma; EvergreenHealth, 12040 N.E. 128th St., Kirkland, 425-441-2600 Terry Gernsheimer, M.D.: transfusion medicine, bleeding/coagulation disorders, platelet disorders; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave….

Todd M. Guyette, M.D.: arthritis, trauma, nerve disorders/surgery, arthroscopic surgery; Proliance hand, Wrist & Elbow Physicians, 12911 120th Ave. N.E., Suite H-220, Kirkland, 425-823-4224; EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center-Issaquah Campus Jeffrey B. Freidrich, M.D.: hand & wrist surgery, brachial plexus injury, pediatric hand surgery, congenital hand deformities; Burn and Plastic Surgery Clinic at Harborview,…

Physicians with subspecialties in treating cancer can also be found under listings for Clinical Genetics, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Otolaryngology, Pain Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Disease Surgery, Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery and Urology. Pamela Paley, M.D.: robotic surgery, ovarian cancer-early detection, pelvic reconstruction, pelvic organ prolapse repair;…

Mark B. Snowden, M.D.: depression, cognitive loss in aging, mood disorders, dementia; Senior Care Clinic at Harborview, 401 Broadway, Seattle, 206-744-4191

These specialists diagnose and treat conditions that occur in older adults, typically 65 and older. Anslem O. Opitoke, M.D.: memory disorders, geriatric functional assessment; EvergreenHealth Geriatric Care Clinic, 11521 N.E. 128th St., Suite 100, Kirkland, 425-899-6800 Elizabeth A. Phelan, M.D.: falls in the elderly; Fall Prevention Clinic at Harborview, 325 Ninth Ave., West Clinic, floor…

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. John M. Inadomi, M.D.: endoscopy, colon cancer screening, UW Medicine, gastroenterology, 1959 N.E. Pacific St., floor 3, Seattle, 425-646-7777; Harborview Medical Center. Christine Pizzute, M.D.: gastroenterology; Kaiser Permanente Capitol…

Family practice physicians care for the whole family, including children and the elderly. Bonu Kapoor-Mohimen, M.D.: telemedicine; 98Point6, 701 Fifth Ave., Suite 2300, Seattle, 206-258-6039; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston Shirly Chen, M.D.: women’s health; Pacific Medical Center – Totem Lake, 12910 Totem Lake Blvd. N.E., Suite 100, Kirkland, 425-814-5000 Amy N. Hoing, M.D.: women’s…

These specialists are concerned with the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands, among others, as well as nutritional disorders, sexual disorders and conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Endocrinologists are also internal medicine specialists. Emily M. Omura, M.D.: metabolic, thyroid disorders; Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Campus, 125 16th Ave. E., Seattle, 206-326-3000 Eun Kyung Koh, M.D.:…

These specialists use imaging procedures to diagnose and treat disease. Maria Chong, M.D.: abdominal imaging, body imaging, radia; 11521 N.E. 128th St., Suite 200, Kirkland, 425-563-1500; EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Lloyd E. Stambaugh, III, M.D.: trauma radiology, nuclear medicine, musculoskeletal imaging, body imaging; radia, 11521 N.E. 128th St., Suite 200, Kirkland,…

These pediatricians focus on the treatment of developmental disabilities such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, visual and hearing impairments, autism spectrum disorders, attention and behavioral disorders, learning and habit disorders, and others. Bradley Stanton Hood, M.D.; autism spectrum disorders, developmental disorders; Mary Bridge Children’s Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, 1220 Division Ave., Tacoma, 253-403-4437; Mary…

Dermatologists treat conditions affecting the skin. Many also perform cosmetic dermatological procedures. Roy Mitchell Colven, M.D.: immune deficiency-skin disorders, Dermatology Clinic at Harborview, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206-520-5000 Scott N. Isenhath, M.D.: mohs surgery, skin cancer, basal cell nevus syndrome, psoriasis; Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Campus, 125 16th Ave. E., 206-326-2111 Robin Louise Hornung, M.D.:…