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Top Doctors 2018: Pulmonary Disease
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.
Pulmonologists treat diseases of the respiratory system, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, cancer and other disorders.
Linda C. Anderson, M.D., asthma, pulmonary vascular disease, respiratory infections; The Polyclinic, Pulmonary Medicine, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.2362; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; Albany Medical College, 1989
13 Years Todd D. Freudenberger, M.D., lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism; Overlake Medical Clinics, Pulmonology Medicine, 1231 116th Ave. NE, Suite 400, Bellevue, 425.454.2671; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1994
Ronald J. Green, M.D., sleep disorders/apnea, pediatric pulmonology, smoking cessation; The Everett Clinic, Pulmonology, 3901 Hoyt Ave., Everett, 425.339.5410; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett; Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1990
11 Years Steven H. Kirtland, M.D., lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, bronchoscopy; Virginia Mason, Pulmonary Medicine, 925 Seneca St., Seattle, 206.223.6634; Virginia Mason Medical Center; University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, 1986
Ganesh Raghu, M.D., sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, lung transplant medicine; General Pulmonary Clinic at University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.4615; University of Washington Medical Center; Mysore Medical College, India, 1974
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