Expert Details
Women's Health, Menopause, Postmenopause, Aging, Chronic Disease, Navigating Health Care Systems
ID: 737948
Washington, USA
In 2021, Expert stepped away from direct patient care and in early 2022, launched her new business, a virtual consultation service for patients in WA state. She now serves as a physician advocate, guide, navigator, coach, and partner role for patients, and as an ally to many physicians and medical colleagues.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1996 | Degree: Internal Medicine Residency Completion | Subject: Internal Medicine Residency | Institution: University of Washington, Department of Medicine |
| Year: 1993 | Degree: MD | Subject: Doctor of Medicine | Institution: University of Washington School of Medicine |
| Year: 1989 | Degree: BA | Subject: Architecture & Urban Planning | Institution: University of Washington, College of Architecture & Urban Planning |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2022 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Virtual Consultant & Advocate, Founder | Department: Self-employed |
Responsibilities:- Telemedicine health consultations and medical advocacy for patients in Washington state.- Serve as a physician advocate, guide, coach, resource, consultant, collaborator, educator, navigator and partner to patients. - Ally to primary care and specialty physician and surgeon colleagues. - Also have a free informational & educational website which serves as a community hub for all people to find physical & emotional support on the journey toward, into and beyond menopause. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 2021 | Employer: The Polyclinic | Title: Physician (Primary Care) | Department: Internal Medicine |
Responsibilities:- Full-time clinical physician in primary care Internal Medicine and was an Owner & shareholder.- Co-founder of a "concierge light" medical practice that Expert co-founded. - Founder & Director of weight management & wellness program, parallel to medical practice. - Served as Chair of multiple committees including Integrative Medicine, Technology, Quality Management, Peer Review, and also served as Primary Care Section Chief. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Washington State Medical Association, Member (1993-present) King County Medical Society, Member/Delegate (1996-present) American College of Physicians/American Society of Internal Medicine, Member/Fellow (1993-present) American Medical Association, Member (1990-present) North American Menopause Society (2021-present) International Society for Clinical Densitometry, Member (2010-2012) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Physician & Surgeon Medical License, State of Washington; (exp. 9/19/2023) DEA License, State of Washington (exp. 7/31/2023) Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine; Active since 1996 (recertified 2006, 2016) Certification, National Board of Physicians and Surgeons; Active since 2023 (exp. 2/28/2025) |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Virtual Consultant & Advocate Active Staff, Providence Health & Services/Swedish Medical Center Private Practice in Internal Medicine Partnership in Health Menu for Change, Director Primary Care Section Chief |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Inspirational Leadership Award, Cancer Lifeline National Committee for Quality Assurance, Certificates of Recognition: American Diabetes Association American Heart Association/American Stroke Association The Best Doctors in America America's Top Physicians Puget Sound Top Doctors AVVO Top Doctors Top physician The Polyclinic patient satisfaction surveys EPIC Power User, Certified |
| Medical / Professional |
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| Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of WA Dept of Medicine (2004-2016) Clinical Instructor, Auxiliary Faculty, U of WA Dept of Medicine (1997-2004) Internal Medicine Teaching Panel, Swedish Med Center Dept of Med Ed (1996-2000) Chief Resident, Swedish Med Center Dept of Medical Education (1996) Physician Evaluator, Paramedic Training Program, Harborview Med Ctr (1995) Clinical Instructor, U of WA Dept of Medicine (1993) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Currently working on non-fiction book, not yet published, focusing on menopause. Numerous articles, podcasts, livestream videos, lectures and other content posted on many online platforms including KevinMD, SoMeDocs (Doctors on Social Media), MedMic, Physician Outlook Magazine, MenopauseMenu and others. |
Additional Experience
| Marketing Experience |
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| Numerous blog posts 60+ full-length lecture videos produced for MenuforChange program FaceBook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Doximity, Vimeo presence Ongoing lecture, speaking & presentation engagements via Livestream/web-based platforms |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Owner of free informational website Owner of business website Owner of past medical website Author/presenter of two Resolutions that passed at the 2021 Washington State Medical Association's Legislative Session: B-7 – Physician Assistant Title Change B-8 – Refer to All Medical Professionals by Their Titles King County Medical Society Bulletin: "Guest Post: The Opioid Query" "The WSMA House of Delegates Experience" |
Fields of Expertise
health, health as a lifestyle, health behavior, health care, health education, health care provider, healthcare, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Ideal Medical Practice, medical consultant, menopause, women's health, aging, weight, weight loss, weight loss programs, obesity, obesity treatment, chronic pain, chronic pain management, internal medicine, bone health, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic autoimmune disease, preventive medicine, cancer, stress related illness, weight optimization, clinical medicine, concierge medicine, General Medicine, individualized medicine, telemedicine, social media