This article appears in print in the April 2019 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., P.S., 11521 NE 128th St., Suite 200, Kirkland, 425.563.1500; EvergreenHealth; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1992 Wendy A….

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. 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. Daniel A. Doherty, M.D.,…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These physicians treat diseases of the intestinal tract, colon and rectum. Laura Gladstone, M.D., anorectal disorders and incontinence, colorectal cancer, benign colorectal diseases; The Polyclinic Broadway, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 1145 Broadway, Seattle, 206.860.4440; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill;…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 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; University…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These surgeons specialize in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. Richard G. Ellenbogen, M.D., neurosurgery, craniofacial, hematology-oncology; Neurosurgery Clinic at Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2544; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Harborview Medical…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These physicians focus their attention on genetically based diseases. Margaret L.P. Adam, M.D., developmental disorders, genetic disorders, sexual differentiation disorders; Medical Genetics at Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2056; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Stanford University…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 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. David J. Inwards-Breland, M.D., MPH, gender issues, depression, obesity; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Adolescent Medicine, 4540 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle,…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These practitioners focus on disorders involving the immune system. Andrew G. Ayars, M.D., nasal/sinus disease, severe asthma, immunodeficiency; Allergy Clinic at Eastside Specialty Center, 3100 Northup Way, Bellevue, 425.646.7777; University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital; Saint…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Beth A. Andersen, M.D., genital birth defects, urinary reflux/obstruction, hypospadias; Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care, 1101 Madison St., Suite 800, Seattle, 206.215.2700; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill, Swedish Medical Center–Issaquah; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1993 Paul A. Merguerian,…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Rosemary Agostini, M.D., activity-related musculoskeletal medicine, sports medicine, exercise as prevention and treatment; Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center, 11511 NE 10th St., Bellevue, 425.502.3600; New York Medical College School of Medicine, 1981 David J. Belfie, M.D., arthroscopic shoulder…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. 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 Palliative Care & Symptom Management, 1221 Madison St., Suite 200, Seattle,…

This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Preetam Bandla, M.D., sleep disorders, pediatric sleep disorders, apnea; Swedish Sleep Medicine, 550 17th Ave., Suite A20, Seattle, 206.386.4744; Swedish Medical Center–Cherry Hill, Swedish Medical Center–Redmond; Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College, India, 1999 David C. Chang, M.D., sleep…