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Top Doctors 2021: Child Neurology
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
George S. Makari, M.D.: epilepsy, sleep disorders; Mary Bridge Children’s Neurology, 1112 Sixth Ave., Suite 100, Tacoma, 253-792-6630; Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Catherine M. Amlie-Lefond, M.D.: cerebrovascular disease, stroke; Seattle Children’s Hospital, MB.7.420 – Neurology, 4800 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, 206-987-2078 Heidi K. Blume, M.D.: headaches; Seattle Children’s Hospital, MB.7.420 – Neurology, 4800 Sand…

Top Doctors 2021: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
Ray C. Hsaio, M.D.: substance abuse, depression, behavioral disorders; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, 206-987-2164 Hower Kwon, M.D.: telemedicine, anxiety and mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders; Seattle Children’s Hospital, CAC – Autism Center, 4909 25th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, 206-987-8080; University of Washington Medical Center, Bellevue Child Behavior Center Carol M….

Top Doctors 2021: Cardiovascular Disease
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
These cardiologists treat disorders of the heart, lungs and blood vessels. Ronnier Aviles, M.D.: non-invasive cardiology, invasive cardiology, peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease; Overlake Medical Clinic, Cardiology, 1135 116th Ave. N.E., floor 6 – Suite 600, Bellevue, 425-454-2656; Overlake Medical Center Ryan Yuan, M.D., Ph.D.: carotid artery disease, heart valve disease, preventive cardiology; Kaiser…

Top Doctors 2021: Cardiac Electrophysiology
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
These cardiologists focus on the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. Kasturi K. Ghia, M.D.: arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, pacemakers/defibrillators; Kaiser Permanente Bellevue Medical Center, Cardiology Clinic, 11511 N.E. 10th St., floor 4, Bellevue, 425-502-3160 J. Alan Heywood, M.D.: radiofrequency ablation, pacemakers/defibrillators, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation; Overlake Medical Clinic, Cardiology, 1135 116th Ave. N.E.,…

Top Doctors 2021: Allergy & Immonology
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
These practitioners focus on disorders involving the immune system. Paul T. McBride, M.D.: anaphylaxis, asthma, sinusitis, pediatric allergy and immunology; The Everett Clinic, Department of Allergy & Immunology, 3901 Hoyt Ave., Founders Building, Everett, 425-339-5412; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Taiil, T. Song, D.O.: atopic dermatitis, asthma & allergy, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis; Allergy & Asthma…

Top Doctors 2021: Adolescent Medicine
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
These specialists focus on the unique medical, psychological and social challenges during the transition from childhood to adulthood. Gina S. Sucato, M.D.: menstrual disorders, reproductive health, LGBT health, eating disorders; Kaiser Permanente Factoria Medical Center; Adolescent Center, 13451 S.E. 36th St., Bellevue, 425-562-1350; Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Campus; Seattle Children’s Hospital Cora C. Breuner, M.D.:…

Top Doctors 2021: Addiction Psychiatry
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
This subspecialty within psychiatry focuses on diagnosing and treating substance abuse and addiction. Ray C. Hsaio, M.D.: substance abuse, depression, behavioral disorders; Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle, 206-987-2164 Hower Kwon, M.D.: telemedicine, anxiety and mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders; Seattle Children’s Hospital, CAC – Autism Center, 4909 25th Ave. N.E.,…

Seattle Magazine Essentials: Sustainable Clothing and Custom Furniture
Check out a collection of local hidden gems.
This article is featured in the March issue of Seattle magazine. Subscribe here to access the print edition. Future Thread Akala creates inclusive, sustainable clothing Its no secret that the women’s plus-size clothing market is booming. Last year alone, its value in the United States reached a staggering $9.85 billion, according to data analytics firm Statista. At…

The Eastside Edge
Here's why the Eastside market is booming
With housing prices at record highs throughout the Puget Sound region, prospective buyers are understandably nervous about making the plunge. Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland and other Eastside suburbs may offer the best opportunities for homebuyers concerned about protecting equity, investors seeking to maximize return, or young professionals positioning for future employment. The “Zoom boom” notwithstanding, large tech…

Editor’s Note: Seeking Space
Housing patterns reflect the no-commute lockdown
After almost a year of pandemic-induced lockdown, we recently moved from a smallish condo to a house with double the space. It became steadily apparent as the months slowly ticked off last year that the condo we had lived in for more than three years simply wasn’t designed for 24/7 living. We remained in Seattle. Many have…

AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Gear Shift
Winthrop home serves as both storage space and cozy residence
Meet the California Closets of outdoor enthusiasm. Never has a more disagreeable tangle of incompatible geometric shapes and lumpy accessories been perpetrated on humankind than the hardware of the modern adventurer. Trying to organize skis, kayaks, snowboards, fishing rods, paddles, boots, bikes, climbing gear, bedrolls, duffel bags and cooking kits in an SUV can be a nightmare. For…

Senior Living Communities in a New World
How two senior housing communities navigated the past year
Senior housing communities have been in the news for all the wrong reasons during the past year. A deeper look reveals that many have taken extraordinary steps to keep staff and residents safe while navigating a business that has been rapidly evolving long before the coronavirus pandemic. According to industry trade publication Senior Housing News, senior living…
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Deep Focus
Tom Skerritt remains more committed than ever to the creative economy in the Northwest
Tom Skerritt is one of Seattle’s 25 most influential people reshaping our region. #mostinfluential Fans were understandably disappointed to learn that Tom Skerritt wasn’t asked to reprise his role as Commander Mike “Viper” Metcalf in “Top Gun 2.” “You can’t beat Tom Skerritt with a gun,” wrote one fan on Twitter. Skerritt has said that…

The Pursuit of Nobility: Interview with Lenny Wilkens
One of Seattle’s greatest sports icons eyes return of NBA
On a recent edition of three-time Emmy-award winning sports TV talk show “Pardon The Interruption,” cohost Michael Wilbon heaped lavish praise on NBA legend and Seattle icon Lenny Wilkens in celebration of his 85th birthday. Wilbon noted that he’s a “basketball Hall of Famer three times over” [as a player, coach and assistant coach of…