Overview
I have always wanted to work at a community health center with an Asian American clientele. I enjoy the diversity of cultures here, and the mission of the organization matches my philosophy of medical care. I enjoy the full spectrum of my practice, including pediatrics, obstetrics and geriatrics. believe that each individual should be viewed within the lens of his or her family, culture and circumstances. I see my role as helping patients lead healthier lives through partnership and education around health issues.I was born in Pennsylvania, and I moved to Seattle for residency training. My hobbies include fly-fishing and volleyball.
Dr. Hirayama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hepatitis, Jaundice, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
720 8th Avenue South, 0, Seattle, WA
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Physician Care NW
David Kennel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Kennel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kennel is currently accepting new patients.
Northwest Physicians Medical Group, PLLC
Courtney Kennel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Kennel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kennel is currently accepting new patients.
Sound Health Care Center
Dr. Frandsen has a passion for medicine and a passion for family, so it’s no surprise his career in family medicine has been so richly rewarding. After receiving his Masters in Biochemistry from University of California Riverside, he obtained his Medical Doctorate from Loma Linda University in California. He went on to complete postdoctoral training and residency at the Cheyenne Family Practice in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he was Chief Resident.Now a veteran, board-certified family practitioner, Dr. Frandsen owns his own practice. “Making it a place people want to work and patients love to come has really been the highlight of my career.” He also enjoys clinical research, exploring treatment for conditions like diabetes and hypertension..To be a successful physician, Dr. Frandsen believes you must listen to your patients, always harness a good sense of compassion and realize your limitations. “A good physician must realize that they don’t know everything. You must be knowledgeable but also understand your limits. A good family physician will not hesitate to refer a patient to a specialist when needed.”. Dr. Frandsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cirrhosis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Hirayama isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Hirayama isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Chronic CoughDr. Hirayama isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- CirrhosisDr. Hirayama isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- DementiaDr. Hirayama isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Hirayama isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.