The 20 Best Cryptococcosis Doctors Near Me in Washington, US

Find the Top Cryptococcosis Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Cryptococcosis Doctors in Washington, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 42 doctor with experience in Cryptococcosis near Washington, US. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

Location
LocationClose
42 providers found
    Distinguished in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Drain is an Infectious Disease provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Drain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Cryptococcosis, Meningitis, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Shingo Chihara
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shingo Chihara, MD, specializes in general infectious diseases, travel medicine, medical microbiology, non-tuberculosis mycobacteria and caring for patients with HIV. Dr. Chihara enjoys working in an area of medicine where patients improve with intervention. He also enjoys the detective work often required to arrive at a diagnosis.For Dr. Chihara, all care must be individualized. All patients have different values, goals of care and health histories which must be considered when developing a plan of care. He finds it gratifying to help patients along during their healing process.Away from work, Dr. Chihara enjoys cycling, baseball, and spending time with his wife and children. Dr. Chihara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Cellulitis.

    Amy M. Treakle
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    904 7th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I believe in a collaborative practice utilizing evidenced-based treatments with incorporation of the patients values, and communication with the patients referring physicians. Dr. Treakle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Mastoiditis, Cryptococcosis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Michael J. Bolton
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    21616 76th Avenue West, Suite 113, 
    Edmonds, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I value partnering with my patients to discover their goals and concerns, and I use the best available medical practices proven to treat and prevent illness from infectious diseases. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

    Leslie Linares
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leslie Linares-Hengen, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained infectious disease physician. He has decades of experience providing care for diverse patients within the entire spectrum of infectious diseases. He treats adults age 18 and older.Dr. Linares-Hengen strives to partner with his patients and engage them in the treatment process to ensure the most effective care. He provides state-of-the-art care in line with their individual goals and values.Away from work, he enjoys surfing, cooking, viewing art and traveling. Dr. Linares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Infective Endocarditis.

    Robert E. Geise
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Geise, MD, specializes in HIV, infections in immunocompromised patients (cancer, immunosuppressive agents), bone, joint and soft tissue infections, sepsis and care of the critically ill patient.Outside of his practice, Dr. Geise enjoys traveling with his family, being involved with his local schools, hiking, biking, exercise, his dogs, goats, chickens, various other pets and most importantly, family time. Dr. Geise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Mediastinitis, and Infectious Arthritis.

    Jason D. Goldman
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    1124 Columbia Street, Suite 600, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jason D. Goldman is a physician who specializes in Infectious Diseases, especially in patients with weakened immune systems (aka immunocompromised). Dr. Goldman is an expert in treating patients with solid organ transplants or bone marrow transplants, patients with cancer, and patients on other medicines which modify or impair the immune system. He has a special interest in chronic viral infections such as HIV and hepatitis viruses. Dr. Goldman's practice philosophy is to collaborate with his patients and make sure that decision-making is shared with the goal to build trust and improve long term health. His patients experience his attention to details, collaboration with other physicians and will obtain excellent access to appointments. Dr. Goldman also works in clinical research, which can help to bring cutting edge treatments to his patients for rare, new or difficult to treat diseases, including SARS-CoV-2. Dr. Goldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Strongyloidiasis, Long Haul COVID, Strep Throat, and Retropharyngeal Abscess.

    Connie Celum
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Connie Celum is an Infectious Disease provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Celum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Genital Herpes, Syphilis, and Cryptococcosis.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    833 Swift Boulevard, 
    Richland, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kathleen Paranada is an Infectious Disease provider in Richland, Washington. Dr. Paranada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Paranada is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Lien is an Infectious Disease provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Disseminated Tuberculosis. Dr. Lien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    3525 Ensign Road Northeast, Suite F, 
    Olympia, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Standaert is an Infectious Disease provider in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Standaert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, AIDS Dementia Complex, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Standaert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease | Pediatric Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease | Pediatric Infectious Disease
    624 East Front Avenue, Spokane Teaching Health Center, 
    Spokane, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Arguinchona is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Arguinchona is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Strep Throat, Osteomyelitis, and Orbital Cellulitis. Dr. Arguinchona is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    1330 Rockefeller Avenue, Suite 210, 
    Everett, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Mcclung is an Infectious Disease provider in Everett, Washington. Dr. Mcclung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, and Lymphangitis. Dr. Mcclung is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    833 Swift Boulevard, 
    Richland, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jose Echaiz is an Infectious Disease provider in Richland, Washington. Dr. Echaiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, and Osteomyelitis. Dr. Echaiz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erika Lease is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lease is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Lung Transplant.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Cascade Cancer Centers Of Washington

    12303 NE 130th Ln Ste 120, 
    Kirkland, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Van Winkle is an Infectious Disease provider in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Van Winkle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Streptococcal Group B Infection, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Lymphangitis.

    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Hori is an Infectious Disease provider in Renton, Washington. Dr. Hori is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    Walla Walla Clinic

    55 W Tietan St, 
    Walla Walla, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacob Templin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Walla Walla, Washington. Dr. Templin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Macroamylasemia, and Hypothyroidism.

    David W. Mceniry
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Mceniry is an Infectious Disease provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Mceniry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Infective Endocarditis, Toxic Shock Syndrome, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Wenatchee Valley Hospital

    933 Red Apple Rd, 
    Wenatchee, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Johnson is an Infectious Disease provider in Wenatchee, Washington. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Osteomyelitis, Infective Endocarditis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Showing 1-20 of 42

    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Cryptococcosis?

    Cryptococcosis is infection with the fungi Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii.

    When should I see a Cryptococcosis doctor in Washington, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cryptococcosis doctor in Washington, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cryptococcosis doctors in Washington, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cryptococcosis doctors in Washington, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cryptococcosis doctor in Washington, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cryptococcosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cryptococcosis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cryptococcosis doctor in Washington, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cryptococcosis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cryptococcosis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cryptococcosis doctors in Washington, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cryptococcosis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cryptococcosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cryptococcosis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

    Read more about our Content Policy

    More Cryptococcosis Doctors by city