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Top Doctors 2018: Dermatology
Part of our 18th annual list of the region's best physicians
By Edited by Virginia Smyth March 1, 2018
This article originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of Seattle Magazine.
This article appears in print in the April 2018 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.
Daniel Berg, M.D., skin cancer, Mohs surgery, laser surgery; The Polyclinic, Mohs Surgery, 1229 Madison St., Suite 1090, Seattle, 206.860.5595; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine, Canada, 1985
Heather A. Brandling-Bennett, M.D., pediatric dermatology, vascular malformations; Seattle Children’s Dermatology Clinic, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2158; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Harvard Medical School, 2004
Sarah E. Dick, M.D., skin cancer, Mohs surgery, cosmetic dermatology; Madrona Dermatology, 13118 120th Ave. NE, Kirkland, 425.298.4951; Virginia Mason Medical Center; Harvard Medical School, 1995
Robin Louise Hornung, M.D., MPH, pediatric dermatology; The Everett Clinic, Dermatology, 4004 Colby Ave., Everett, 425.339.5417; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Seattle Children’s Hospital; Yale University School of Medicine, 1990
Kean B. Lawlor, M.D., skin cancer, laser surgery; Seattle Skin and Laser, 3216 NE 45th Place, Suite 203, Seattle, 206.525.1168; Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center–Edmonds; University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine, 1989
Paul T. Nghiem, M.D., Ph.D., Merkel cell carcinoma, skin cancer; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 206.288.1062, University of Washington Medical Center; Stanford University School of Medicine, 1994
12 Years Ulrike I. Ochs, M.D., cosmetic dermatology, laser surgery, tattoo removal; Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1201 Terry Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6781; Virginia Mason Medical Center; Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 1988
John E. Olerud, M.D., cutaneous lymphoma, medical dermatology and connective tissue disorders, skin manifestations of internal disease; Dermatology Clinic at University of Washington Medical Center, 4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, 206.598.4067; University of Washington Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1971
Michi M. Shinohara, M.D., cutaneous lymphoma, dermatopathology, medical dermatology; Dermatology Clinic at University of Washington Medical Center, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 206.598.4067; University of Washington Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine, 2002
Robert Sidbury, M.D., MPH, pediatric dermatology, atopic dermatitis, vascular malformations; Seattle Children’s Dermatology Clinic, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2158; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Duke University School of Medicine, 1993
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