Seattle Mag
Top Doctors 2017: Sleep Medicine
David C. Chang, M.D., sleep disorders, apnea; The Polyclinic Sleep Medicine Center, 1145 Broadway, second floor, Seattle, 206.860.4545; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; Indiana University, 1995 Morris B. Chang, M.D., sleep disorders; Swedish Sleep Medicine Institute, 550 17th Ave., Suite A20, Seattle, 206.386.4744; Swedish Medical Center–Cherry Hill campus; University of Kansas, 1992 Sarah…
Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Urology
Byron D. Joyner, M.D., MPA, hydronephrosis, hypospadias, reconstructive surgery; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Urology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2509; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; Harvard Medical School, 1988 Paul A. Merguerian, M.D., M.S., bladder exstrophy, hypospadias, genitourinary reconstruction, urinary tract infections; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Urology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE,…
Top Doctors 2017: Vascular & Interventional Radiology
These radiologists use minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in most organ systems. Robert T. Andrews, M.D., uterine fibroid embolization, aortic aneurysm, liver tumors; Seattle Radiologists, 1229 Madison St., Suite 900, Seattle, 206.292.6233; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; University of California, San Diego, 1990 Ray S. Jensen, M.D., chemoembolization & tumor…
Top Doctors 2017: Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons treat diseases of the arteries and veins (excluding the heart) through medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures and surgical reconstruction. Kathleen Gibson, M.D., laser ablation of varicose veins, endovascular treatment of arterial disease, abdominal aneurysms, carotid disease, peripheral vascular disease, sclerotherapy, laparoscopy; Lake Washington Vascular Clinic, 1135 116th Ave. NE, Suite 305, Bellevue,…
Top Doctors 2017: Internal Medicine
Internists focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases, usually long-term, comprehensive care. Internal medicine specialists and family medicine specialists serve as primary care physicians. Neetilekha Choudhury, M.D., endocrinology, women’s health, hypertension, diabetes; UW Neighborhood Factoria Clinic, Internal Medicine, 13231 SE 36th St., Suite 110, Bellevue, 425.957.9000; University of Washington Medical Center; Gauhati Medical…
Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Infectious Disease
Janet A. Englund, M.D., vaccine-preventable diseases, infections in immunocompromised patients, cystic fibrosis infection; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Infectious Disease, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2073; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; University of Michigan Medical School, 1980 Sherilyn Smith, M.D., infections in immunocompromised patients, pediatric infection diseases; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Infectious Disease,…
Top Doctors 2017: Infectious Disease
These physicians are experts in diagnosing and treating infections. Robert Y. Choi, M.D., HIV, infections in transplant patients; Providence Medical Group North Everett Clinic, Infectious Disease,1330 Rockefeller, Suite 520, Everett, 425.261.4905; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2002 William F. Ehni, M.D., AIDS/HIV, hepatitis, fevers of unknown origin, tuberculosis; Northwest…
Top Doctors 2017: Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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 Cancer Institute, Palliative Medicine, 1221 Madison St., Suite 200, Seattle, 206.386.2126; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1999
Top Doctors 2017: Hand Surgery
Sarah D. Beshlian, M.D., arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures; UW Medicine Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center, 10330 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 270, Seattle, 206.368.6360; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; Northwestern University, 1986 Todd M. Guyette, M.D., arthritis, trauma, carpal tunnel syndrome; Proliance Hand, Wrist & Elbow Physicians, 12911 120th Ave. NE, Suite…
Top Doctors 2017: Geriatric Psychiatry
Mark B. Snowden, M.D., depression, cognitive loss in aging, mood disorders, dementia; Harborview Mental Health Services, 401 Broadway, Seattle, 206.744.9600; Harborview Medical Center; University of Washington, 1990 Richard C. Veith, M.D., depression in cardiovascular disease; University of Washington Medical Center–Roosevelt, Psychiatry Clinic (Outpatient), 4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Suite 306, Seattle, 206.598.7792; University of Washington…
Top Doctors 2017: Geriatric Medicine
These specialists diagnose and treat conditions that occur in older adults, typically ages 65 and older. A. Carroll Haymon, M.D., dementia, palliative care, polypharmacology; Iora Primary Care, 306 23rd Ave. S, Suite 200, Seattle, 206.518.9058; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center–First Hill campus; Tufts University, 1999 Yen-Tsun Lai, M.D., memory disorders; Senior Health…
Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Simon Horslen, MBChB liver transplant medicine, liver disease, intestinal disorders, hepatology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Gastroenterology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2521; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; University of Bristol, England, 1984 Karen Murray, M.D., liver disease, hepatitis B and C, hepatology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Gastroenterology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle,…