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Top Doctors 2019: Dermatology
Part of our 19th annual list of the region's best physicians
By Edited by Virginia Smyth January 1, 2019
This article originally appeared in the April 2019 issue of Seattle Magazine.
This article appears in print in the April 2019 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.
Kim Gittere Abson, M.D., ** medical dermatology, skin cancer and moles; The Polyclinic Madison Center, Dermatology, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.2326; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1986
Heather A. Brandling-Bennett, M.D., pediatric dermatology, vascular malformations/birthmarks, medical dermatology; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Dermatology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2158; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Harvard Medical School, 2004
Roy M. Colven, M.D., immune deficiency and skin disorders; Dermatology Clinic at Harborview Medical Center, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.3208; Harborview Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1987
Robin L. Hornung, M.D., MPH, pediatric dermatology, atopic dermatitis; The Everett Clinic, Dermatology, 4004 Colby Ave., Everett, 425.339.5417; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, Seattle Children’s Hospital; Yale School of Medicine, 1990
Scott N. Isenhath, M.D., skin cancer, basal cell nevus syndrome, psoriasis; Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center, South Specialty Center, 125 16th Ave. E, Seattle, 206.326.2111; Virginia Mason Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine, 2004
Paul T. Nghiem, M.D., Ph.D., Merkel cell carcinoma, skin cancer; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 206.606.1062; University of Washington Medical Center; Stanford University School of Medicine, 1994
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–Roosevelt, 4225 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, 206.598.4067; University of Washington Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1971
Heather D. Rogers, M.D., skin cancer and moles, photodynamic therapy, laser surgery; Modern Dermatology, 1021 Mercer St., Seattle; 206.489.2530; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill Campus; University of Washington School of Medicine, 2004
Michi M. Shinohara, M.D., cutaneous lymphoma, dermatopathology, medical dermatology; Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 855.557.0555; University of Washington Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine, 2002
Robert Sidbury, M.D., MPH, pediatric dermatology, atopic dermatitis, vascular malformations/birthmarks; Seattle Children’s Hospital, Dermatology, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, 206.987.2158; Seattle Children’s Hospital; Duke University School of Medicine, 1993
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