This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors (Cardiology Specialties) cover story. Click here to subscribe. These cardiologists treat disorders of the heart, lungs and blood vessels. Keiko Aikawa, M.D., preventive cardiology, coronary artery disease, echocardiography; Pacific Medical Centers, First Hill, Cardiovascular Laboratory, 1101 Madison St., Suite 301, Seattle, 206.505.1300; Swedish Medical…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors (Cardiology Specialties) cover story. Click here to subscribe. These cardiologists focus on the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders. George L. Dolack, M.D., cardiovascular disease, arrhythmias, catheter ablation; Valley Medical Center, Cardiology Clinic, 4011 Talbot Road S, Suite 500, Renton, 425.690.3482; University of…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Physicians specializing in cardiology use a wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical techniques to treat diseases and disorders of the heart, which range from congenital defects—whether interior walls of the heart, heart valves, or veins and arteries that…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors (Cancer Specialties) cover story. Click here to subscribe. Radiation oncologists specialize in treating cancer with radiation therapy. Smith Apisarnthanarax, M.D., esophageal cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer; Radiation Oncology Services at University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Seattle, 206.598.4100; University of Washington…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors (Cancer Specialties) cover story. Click here to subscribe. Medical oncologists specialize in treating cancer with chemotherapy or other medications. David M. Aboulafia, M.D., AIDS-related cancers, leukemia and lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders; Virginia Mason, Hematology and Oncology, 1100 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.223.6193; Virginia Mason Medical Center Sharmila…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors (Cancer Specialties) cover story. Click here to subscribe. Russell Geyer, M.D., pediatric cancers, neuro-oncology, brain tumors; Hematology-Oncology at Seattle Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2106; Seattle Children’s Hospital Douglas S. Hawkins, M.D., bone and soft tissue sarcomas; Seattle Children’s Cancer Center, 4800 Sandpoint…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors (Cancer Specialties) cover story. Click here to subscribe. Hematologists treat blood diseases, such as cancer, lymphoma, anemia and sickle cell disease. Oncologists and other internal medicine practitioners work in this specialty. Michele B. Frank, M.D., leukemia and lymphoma, thrombotic disorders, anemia; Halvorson Cancer Center…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors (Cancer Specialties) cover story. Click here to subscribe. Michelle F. Benoit, M.D., robotic surgery, gynecologic cancers; Kaiser Permanente Washington, Bellevue Medical Center, 11511 NE 10th St., Bellevue, 425.502.3000; Overlake Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente–Capitol Hill Charles W. Drescher, M.D., gynecologic cancers, robotic surgery, Pap smear…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Surgical oncologists specialize in the removal of tumors and cancerous tissues and perform biopsies. Gynecologic Oncology Hematology  Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Medical Oncology  Radiation Oncology Physicians with subspecialties in treating cancer can also be found under listings for Clinical Genetics,…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These physicians focus on genetically linked diseases. Margaret P. Adam, M.D., developmental disorders, genetic disorders, sexual differentiation disorders; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Genetics Clinic, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2056; Seattle Children’s Hospital  Fuki M. Hisama, M.D., cancer…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Ray C. Hsiao, M.D., substance abuse, depression, behavior disorders; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2164; Seattle Children’s Hospital Hower Kwon, M.D., anxiety and mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder; Bellevue…

This article appears in print in the April 2020 issue as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These practitioners focus on disorders involving the immune system. Andrew G. Ayars, M.D., nasal/sinus disease, severe asthma, immunodeficiency; Allergy Clinic at Eastside Specialty Center, 3100 Northup Way, Bellevue, 425.646.7777; University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital Vinod…