February 2016
Why Classical Music Still Thrives in Seattle
What Seattle is doing to keep classical music resonating with young adult audiences
A classically trained pianist, Christopher O’Riley takes the stage at Meany Hall on the University of Washington campus and begins playing some elegant Shostakovich. The young audience listens quietly. Then, O’Riley hammers out a tune by famed alternative-rock band Radiohead—and the crowd roars in approval. Just as suddenly, O’Riley returns to the graceful classical music…
New Procedure Helps Patients with High Risks
A less invasive procedure offers new options for high-risk patients
When surgeons are dealing with clogged or narrowed aortic valves, they often perform a procedure that involves opening the chest in order to replace the blocked valve with an artificial one. For some heart patients, such as the elderly, the surgery is too risky. Bellevue’s Overlake Medical Center and Group Health Cooperative have teamed up…
Top Doctors 2016: Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncologists specialize in treating cancer with radiation therapy. K. Ray Badiozamani, M.D., testicular cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Radiation Oncology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6801; Virginia Mason; University of Washington, 1995 Todd A. Barnett, M.D., Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, lung cancer, breast cancer; Swedish Cancer Institute, 1221 Madison St., Seattle,…
Top Doctors 2016: Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons treat diseases of the arteries and veins (excluding the heart) through medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures and surgical reconstruction. Brian Lange, M.D., aneurysm, angioplasty and stent placement, carotid artery surgery; Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute, 801 Broadway, Seattle, 206.215.5921; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Washington, 1984 Mark H. Meissner, M.D., deep…
Top Doctors 2016: Vascular & Interventional Radiology
These radiologists use minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in most organ systems. William B. Crenshaw, M.D., interventional radiology, interventional oncology, vascular disease; Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Overlake, 1035 116th Ave. NE, Bellevue, 425.688.5005; Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center–Cherry Hill; University of Virginia, 1987 Ray S. Jensen, M.D., chemoembolization…
Top Doctors 2016: Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
Thoracic and cardiac surgery includes operations performed on any organ in the chest, including the lungs, esophagus, heart and others. Thoracic surgeons treat patients with lung cancer, coronary disease, aneurysms and heart diseases. A subset of thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery includes aortic and valve surgery, artificial hearts and implantable devices, atrial fibrillation and bypass surgery,…
Top Doctors 2016: Urology
Urologists are surgeons who diagnose and treat disorders of the urinary tract, such as urinary tract infections and incontinence. They also treat cancer of the bladder, kidneys, prostate and testes. Emily Bradley, M.D., incontinence, voiding dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse repair; Polyclinic, Urology, 11011 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 200, Seattle, 206.528.4944; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center,…
Top Doctors 2016: Surgery
Thomas R. Biehl, M.D., laparoscopic surgery, hernia, thyroid & parathyroid surgery; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Surgery, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6638; Virginia Mason; University of California, San Diego, 1987 Mark T. Brakstad, M.D., laparoscopic surgery, breast surgery; UW Medicine Surgical Services & Hernia Center, 1560 N 115th St., Suite 102, Seattle, 206.368.1070; Northwest Hospital &…
Top Doctors 2016: Sports Medicine
David J. Belfie, M.D., arthroscopic surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Sports Medicine, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6487; Virginia Mason; University of Washington, 1993 Terrence Cronin, M.D., pediatric sports medicine, sports injuries, dance/ballet injuries; Pediatric Specialty Care, 1101 Madison St., Suite 800, Seattle, 206.215.2700; Swedish Medical Center–Issaquah; University of California, San Francisco,…
Top Doctors 2016: Rheumatology
Rheumatologists treat arthritis and other disorders of the joints, muscles and ligaments. Julie L. Carkin, M.D., osteoporosis, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis; The Seattle Arthritis Clinic, 10330 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 250, Seattle, 206.368.6123; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; Boston University, 1987 Arinola Dada, M.D., arthritis, osteoporosis, lupus/SLE; Overlake Arthritis and Osteoporosis, 1310 116th…
Top Doctors 2016: Reproductive Endocrinology
Practicing a surgical subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive endocrinologists address hormonal functioning as it pertains to reproduction and infertility. Janet L. Kennedy, M.D., infertility/IVF, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fertility preservation; Seattle Reproductive Medicine, 12333 NE 130th Lane, Suite 220, Kirkland, 206.301.5000; EvergreenHealth Medical Center; University of Maryland, 1978 Nancy A. Klein, M.D., IVF, infertility in…
Top Doctors 2016: Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonologists treat diseases of the respiratory system, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, cancer and other disorders. Todd D. Freudenberger, M.D., lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism; Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Pulmonology, 1231 116th Ave. NE, Suite 400, Bellevue, 425.454.2671; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; University of Washington, 1994 Anthony J. Gerbino Jr., M.D., lung…