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Top Doctors 2017: Hematology

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 & stem cell transplant, leukemia & lymphoma, Gaucher disease; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Room G4-100, Seattle, 206.288.1260; University of…

Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Cardiology

Cardiology Specialties Physicians specializing in cardiology use a wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical techniques to treat diseases and disorders of the heart, which range from congenital defects—whether of interior walls of the heart, heart valves, or arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart—to arrhythmias and acquired heart diseases such as coronary artery…

Top Doctors 2017: Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery

Cardiology Specialties Physicians specializing in cardiology use a wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical techniques to treat diseases and disorders of the heart, which range from congenital defects—whether of interior walls of the heart, heart valves, or arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart—to arrhythmias and acquired heart diseases such as coronary artery…

Top Doctors 2017: Interventional Cardiology

Cardiology Specialties Physicians specializing in cardiology use a wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical techniques to treat diseases and disorders of the heart, which range from congenital defects—whether of interior walls of the heart, heart valves, or arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart—to arrhythmias and acquired heart diseases such as coronary artery…

Top Doctors 2017: Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiology Specialties Physicians specializing in cardiology use a wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical techniques to treat diseases and disorders of the heart, which range from congenital defects—whether of interior walls of the heart, heart valves, or arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart—to arrhythmias and acquired heart diseases such as coronary artery…

Top Doctors 2017: Cardiac Electrophysiology

Cardiology Specialties Physicians specializing in cardiology use a wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical techniques to treat diseases and disorders of the heart, which range from congenital defects—whether of interior walls of the heart, heart valves, or arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart—to arrhythmias and acquired heart diseases such as coronary artery…

Top Doctors 2017: Cancer Specialties

Surgical oncologists specialize in the removal of tumors and cancerous tissue, 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 & Gynecology, Otolaryngology, Pain Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Pulmonary Disease, Surgery, Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery and Urology….

Top Doctors 2017: Clinical Genetics

Clinical geneticists focus their attention on genetically linked diseases. Margaret P. Adam, M.D., developmental disorders, genetic disorders, differences in sex development; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Genetic Medicine, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2056; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; Stanford University, 1998      Peter H. Byers, M.D., connective tissue disorders, Marfan syndrome, inherited bone…

Immune Boost

Immune Boost

This cancer therapy targets the disease with the help of the patient’s own immune system

Dr. Mike Jensen led a research team at Seattle Children’s Research Institute that conducted a clinical trial using T cell immunotherapy to treat a type of leukemia in children. Of those enrolled in the trial, 93 percent achieved complete remission

Top Doctors 2017: Allergy & Immunology

These practitioners focus on disorders involving the immune system. William R. Henderson Jr., M.D., asthma & allergy, food allergy, urticaria; University of Washington Medical Center, Allergy & Immunology, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.4615; University of Washington Medical Center; University of California, San Francisco, 1973      Mary C. Maier, M.D.,* asthma, allergy, food allergy, anaphylaxis;…

Top Doctors 2017: Adolescent Medicine

These specialists focus on the unique medical, psychological and social challenges during the transition from childhood to adulthood, typically 10–21 years of age. 13 Years: Cora Breuner, M.D., MPH, eating disorders, obesity, sports- and trauma-related injuries; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Adolescent Medicine, 4540 Sand Point Way NE, Suite 200, Seattle, 206.987.2028; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of…

Top Doctors 2017: Addiction Psychiatry

This subspecialty within psychiatry focuses on diagnosing and treating substance abuse and addiction. Steven M. Juergens, M.D.,* addiction/substance abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse; 11201 SE Eighth St., Suite 105, Bellevue, 425.454.0255; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Mayo Medical School, 1979 Andrew J. Saxon, M.D., addiction/substance use disorders, opioid addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder; VA Puget Sound Health…

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