February 2016

Top Doctors 2016: Hospice & Palliative Medicine

These specialists provide medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from related symptoms and stress.  David B. Brecher, M.D., palliative medicine; MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, Palliative Medicine, 315 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, 253.403.3087; Tacoma General, MultiCare Allenmore Hospital; Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine, Mexico, 1978  Ellyn M. Lee,…

Top Doctors 2016: Hand Surgery

Sarah D. Beshlian, M.D., arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome; UW Medicine Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at Northwest Hospital, 10330 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 270, Seattle, 206.368.6360; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; Northwestern University, 1986 Douglas P. Hanel, M.D., reconstructive microvascular surgery, congenital hand deformities, elbow reconstruction; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way…

Top Doctors 2016: Geriatric Psychiatry

Mark B. Snowden, M.D., depression, cognitive loss in aging, mood disorders; Harborview Mental Health Services, 401 Broadway, Seattle, 206.744.9600; Harborview Medical Center; University of Washington, 1990  

Top Doctors 2016: Interventional Cardiology

These cardiologists use nonsurgical interventional procedures, such as catheters, for procedures that once required open-heart surgery. Peter A. Baciewicz, M.D., preventive cardiology, nuclear cardiology, angioplasty; Polyclinic, Cardiology, 11011 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 200, Seattle, 206.860.2302; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; New York University, 1983 Joseph Doucette,* M.D., angioplasty, echocardiography; Overlake Medical Clinics, Cardiology, 1135 116th Ave….

Top Doctors 2016: Medical Oncology

Medical oncologists specialize in treating cancer with chemotherapy or other medications. David M. Aboulafia, M.D., AIDS-related cancers, leukemia and lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6193; Virginia Mason; University of Michigan, 1983  Anthony L. Back, M.D., palliative care, gastrointestinal cancer; UW Medicine, Medical Oncology, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.6211;…

Top Doctors 2016: Gynecologic Oncology

Charles W. Drescher, M.D., gynecologic cancers, robotic surgery, ovarian cancer; Pacific Gynecology Specialists, 1101 Madison St., Suite 1500, Seattle, 206.965.1700; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Michigan, 1984  Barbara A. Goff, M.D., ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, cervical cancer; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 206.288.1024; UW Medical Center; University of Pennsylvania, 1986…

Top Doctors 2016: Hematology

Hematologists treat blood diseases such as cancer, lymphoma, anemia and sickle cell disease. Oncologists and other internal medicine practitioners work in this specialty. Sioban B. Keel, M.D., bleeding/coagulation disorders, anemia, bone marrow failure disorders; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 206.288.1260; UW Medical Center; University of Minnesota, 1999 Michael L. Linenberger, M.D.,…

Expert in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Medicine, Frank Virant, M.D.

Expert in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Medicine, Frank Virant, M.D.

Top Doc in pediatric allergy and immunology, Northwest Asthma and Allergy Center

Why are we hearing about so many kids these days with nut allergies? It’s unclear why peanut and tree nut allergy (and, in fact, food allergy in general) has been increasing over the last 15–20 years but recent studies suggest that 3 to 6 percent of children have a food allergy. Recently, researchers have speculated…

Top Doctors 2016: 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, chronic disease management; Iora Primary Care, 306 23rd Ave. S, Suite 200, Seattle, 206.518.9058; Virginia Mason Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center; Tufts University, 1999 Yen-Tsun Lai, M.D., memory disorders; EvergreenHealth Geriatric Care,…

Top Doctors 2016: Gastroenterology

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. Raj C. Butani, M.D., endoscopy and colonoscopy; Overlake Internal Medical Associates, 1135 116th Ave. NE, Suite 560, Bellevue, 425.467.0150; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Medical College of Pennsylvania, 1996 Fred…

Top Doctors 2016: Family Medicine

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; Polyclinic, Family Medicine, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.4424; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; Brown University, 2004 Laura-Mae Baldwin,** M.D., women’s health, maternal and child health care, rural health; UW Neighborhood Northgate…

Top Doctors 2016: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

These specialists are concerned with the thyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands, among others, as well as nutritional disorders, sexual disorders and problems such as diabetes and hypertension. Endocrinologists are also internal medicine specialists. Mandana Ahmadian, M.D., thyroid disorders, parathyroid disorders, adrenal and pituitary disorders; Bellevue Endocrinology Consultants, 1380 112th Ave. NE, Suite 205, Bellevue, 425.289.0374;…