March 2017

Top Doctors 2017: Urogynecology/ Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery

Jeffrey Clemons, M.D., urogynecology, pelvic organ prolapse repair, urinary incontinence, robotic surgery; MultiCare Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, 1901 S Union Ave., B Building, Suite 2006, Tacoma, 253.301.5120; MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, MultiCare Allenmore Hospital; New York University School of Medicine, 1991      Michael F. Fialkow, M.D., urogynecology, pelvic reconstruction, pelvic floor reconstruction, pelvic organ…

Top Doctors 2017: Surgery

Benjamin O. Anderson, M.D., breast cancer & surgery; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 206.288.2166; University of Washington Medical Center; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1985      Peter S. Billing, M.D., obesity/bariatric surgery,  gastrointestinal surgery; Eviva, 21911 76th Ave. W, Suite 106, Edmonds, 425.778.2220; EvergreenHealth; University of Minnesota, 1993      11 Years: Mark…

Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Surgery

Stephanie Acierno, M.D., MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Surgical Services, 311 S. L St., third floor, Tacoma, 253.403.4613; Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital; University of Alabama, Birmingham, School of Medicine, 1999      15 Years: Patrick J. Healey, M.D., pediatric transplant surgery, kidney transplant, liver transplant, congenital anomalies; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Transplant Surgery, 4800 Sand Point Way NE,…

Top Doctors 2017: Sports Medicine

10 Years: Rosemary Agostini, M.D., primary care sports medicine; Kaiser Permanente, Bellevue Medical Center, 11511 NE 10th St., Bellevue, 425.502.3600; New York Medical College, 1981      Richard Angelo, M.D., shoulder arthroscopic surgery, knee injuries/ligament surgery, shoulder reconstruction, knee reconstruction; ProOrtho, 12911 120th Ave. NE, Suite H-210, Kirkland, 425.823.4000; EvergreenHealth; University of Washington, 1980      Garrett…

Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Rheumatology

Kristen N. Hayward, M.D., M.S., autoimmune diseases, pediatric rheumatology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Rheumatology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2057; Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Medical Center; University of California, San Francisco, 2001      Anne M. Stevens, M.D., Ph.D., lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus), autoimmune disease, scleroderma; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Rheumatology, 4800 Sand Point Way…

Top Doctors 2017: Rheumatology

Rheumatologists treat arthritis and other disorders of the joints, muscles and ligaments. 16 Years: Julie L. Carkin, M.D., osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis; The Seattle Arthritis Clinic, 10330 Meridian Ave. N, Suite 250, Seattle, 206.368.6123; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center; Boston University, 1987      Shaila H. Gala, M.D., The Everett Clinic, 3901 Hoyt…

Top Doctors 2017: 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–in vitro fertilization, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fertility preservation; Seattle Reproductive Medicine, 12333 NE 130th Lane, Suite 220, Kirkland, 888.599.5090; EvergreenHealth; University of Maryland School of Medicine, 1978      Nancy A. Klein,…

Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Pulmonology

Preetam Bandla, M.D., sleep disorders/apnea; Swedish Medical Center, Pediatric Pulmonology, 550 17th Ave., Suite A-20, Seattle, 206.386.4744; Swedish Medical Center–Cherry Hill campus; JJM Medical College, India, 1999      13 Years: Ronald Gibson, M.D., Ph.D., cystic fibrosis, asthma, sleep disorders, pseudomonas aeruginosa airway infections; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle,…

Top Doctors 2017: Pediatric Pulmonology

Preetam Bandla, M.D., sleep disorders/apnea; Swedish Medical Center, Pediatric Pulmonology, 550 17th Ave., Suite A-20, Seattle, 206.386.4744; Swedish Medical Center–Cherry Hill campus; JJM Medical College, India, 1999      13 Years: Ronald Gibson, M.D., Ph.D., cystic fibrosis, asthma, sleep disorders, pseudomonas aeruginosa airway infections; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle,…

Top Doctors 2017: Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonologists treat diseases of the respiratory system, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, cancer and other disorders. 12 Years: Todd D. Freudenberger, M.D., lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism; Overlake Medical Clinics, Pulmonary Medicine, 1231 116th Ave. NE, Suite 400, Bellevue; 425.454.2671; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; University of Washington, 1994      Ronald J. Green,…

Top Doctors 2017: Psychiatry

Jesse R. Fann, M.D., psychiatry in physical illness, psychiatry in cancer, neuro-psychiatry, depression; University of Washington Medical Center, Health Sciences Building, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.685.4280; University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center; Northwestern University, 1989      Kenneth N. Melman, M.D., TMS therapy for depression, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), bipolar/mood disorders, treatment of resistant…

Top Doctors 2017: Plastic Surgery

13 Years: Kevin M. Beshlian, M.D., breast reconstruction, skin cancer, facial trauma, microsurgery; The Polyclinic, Plastic Surgery, 1229 Madison St., Suite 1600, Seattle, 206.860.5582; Swedish Medical Center–Ballard campus; University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1982      12 Years: Daniel L. Downey, M.D., facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, facial rejuvenation, Botox therapy; Downey Plastic Surgery, 1536 N…