This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Jeffrey B. Friedrich, M.D., hand and wrist surgery, brachial plexus injury, pediatric hand surgery; Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at Harborview, 908 Jefferson St., Seattle, 206.520.5000; Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital  Todd M. Guyette, M.D., complex hand…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Mark B. Snowden, M.D., depression, dementia, cognitive loss in aging; Mental Health and Addiction Services at Harborview, 401 Broadway, Seattle, 206.744.9600; Harborview Medical Center CredentialsA guide to the abbreviations used in this list to indicate medical and professional…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These specialists diagnose and treat conditions that occur in older adults, typically 65 and older. Kentaro Nishino, M.D., geriatrics, internal medicine; Overlake Medical Center, Senior Health Clinic, 1750 112th Ave. NE, Suite A101, Bellevue, 425.688.5234; Overlake Medical Center…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. 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. Diane Y. Bai, M.D., capsule endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, colon and gastrointestinal…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Family practice physicians care for the whole family, including children and the elderly. Kirsten M. Andrews, M.D.,* psychosomatic disorders, addiction medicine, nutrition and disease prevention/control; The Polyclinic Madison Center, 904 Seventh Ave. Seattle, 206.860.4424; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. 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. Shannon Heitritter, M.D., thyroid disorders,…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These specialists use imaging procedures to diagnose and treat disease. Maria Chong, M.D., abdominal imaging, body imaging; Radia Inc., PS-Evergreen Hospital 12040 NE 128th St., Kirkland, 425.899.2831; EvergreenHealth Wendy A. Cohen, M.D.,** spine imaging, trauma imaging; Radiology Services at Harborview…

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This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Dermatologists treat conditions affecting the skin. Many also perform cosmetic dermatological procedures. Kim Gittere Abson, M.D.,** medical dermatology, skin cancer and moles; The Polyclinic Madison Center, Dermatology, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.2326; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill Marc A….

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These physicians treat diseases of the intestinal tract, colon and rectum. 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; Overlake Medical Center…