The 20 Best Cryptococcosis Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA

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The 20 Best Cryptococcosis Doctors near Seattle, WA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Cryptococcosis near Seattle, WA. Of these, 17 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    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.

    Distinguished in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    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).

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

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    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.

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    Amy M. Treakle
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    904 7th Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    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.

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

    Virginia Mason Medical Center

    1100 Ninth Avenue, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    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 
     (0.5 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Internal Medicine

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adrienne Shapiro is an Internal Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, Myelitis, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carey Farquhar is an Infectious Disease provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Farquhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Pneumococcal Meningitis, Measles, and Hepatitis C.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hawn is an Infectious Disease provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hawn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Legionnaire Disease, Tuberculous Meningitis, and Myelitis.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Uw Medicine/Harborview Medical Center

    325 9th Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angel Desai is an Infectious Disease provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Monkeypox, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Pneumonia, and Hepatitis A.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Swedish Center For Comprehensive Care-Infectious Disease

    515 Minor Ave, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Gonzalez is an Infectious Disease provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Gonzalez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Cryptococcosis, and Strep Throat.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Rakita is an Infectious Disease provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rakita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Swimming Pool Granuloma, COVID-19, and Endoscopy.

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

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    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

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Fisher is an Infectious Disease provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, COVID-19, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Cascade Cancer Centers Of Washington

    12303 NE 130th Ln Ste 120, 
    Kirkland, WA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Office

    1135 116th Ave NE Ste 140, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Leonard is an Infectious Disease provider in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Osteomyelitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    UW Medicine Northwest

    1550 N 115th St, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Ehni is an Infectious Disease provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ehni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Cellulitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Family Medicine

    Eastgate Public Health Pharmacy

    14350 SE Eastgate Way, 
    Bellevue, WA 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Yee is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Cryptococcosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, and Jaundice.

    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Cryptococcosis
    Infectious Disease

    Uw Medicine/Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St, 
    Renton, WA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    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.

    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Cryptococcosis
    Orthopedics

    Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates - Burien

    16045 1st Ave S Fl 2, 
    Burien, WA 
     (11.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Taeyong Sim is an Orthopedics provider in Burien, Washington. Dr. Sim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cryptococcosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Strep Throat, and Sepsis. Dr. Sim is currently accepting new patients.

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    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 near Seattle, WA?

    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 

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