Top Doctors 2021: Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Part of our 21st annual list of the region's best physicians
By CASTLE CONNOLLY MEDICAL LTD and Seattle Magazine Staff
May 13, 2021
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2021 issue of Seattle Magazine.
These specialists provide medical care for people with serious illnesses, focusing on relief from related symptoms and stress.
Hope A. Wechkin, M.D.: palliative care; EvergreenHealth Palliative Care, 12303 N.E.130th Lane, Suite Coral 550, Kirkland, 425-899-3224
Ellyn M. Lee, M.D.: palliative care, geriatric medicine; Swedish Palliative Care and Symptom Management Clinic First Hill, 1221 Madison St., Suite 200, Seattle, 206-386-2126; Swedish Medical Center-First Hill Campus
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