Overview
To provide both devotion and compassion to my patients’ medical care. Stephanie's medical interests include: hematology, oncology, infusion and multi-disciplinary health care.
Dr. Defreitas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HELLP Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroblastoma, Glioma, Thrombocytopenia, and Splenomegaly.
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
- HMO
- POS
- 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
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- 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
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1909 214th Street Southeast, 0, Bothell, WA 98021
12910 Totem Lake Boulevard Northeast, Suite 301, Seattle, WA 98104
Additional Areas of Focus
Defreitas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Swedish Cancer Institute Medical Oncology - Edmonds
"Dr. Montgomery is a native of the greater Seattle area: she was born and raised in Issaquah and went to Whitman College for her undergraduate studies. She decided to pursue a medical degree after a family member was diagnosed with cancer. She received her medical education at the University of Washington and was drawn early on to medical oncology as a subspecialty. ""In oncology clinic, seeing the quality of the patient-doctor interaction, with its level of intensity, transparency and degree of compassion really impacted me, both as a person and as a physician."" Having seen both sides of cancer care, both as a physician and as a family member of a patient, Dr. Montgomery understands the importance of patient-centered care and the team approach. ""Providing excellent, state-of-the-art, individualized care really does 'take a village:' a multi-disciplinary team of providers, along with the patient him/herself, are paramount to providing the best possible care."" In her free time, Dr. Montgomery enjoys staying active, outdoor adventures and spending time with family and friends.". Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HELLP Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Polycythemia Vera.
Swedish Cancer Institute Medical Oncology - Edmonds
Meng Zhao, MD, PhD, joined Providence Swedish in July 2020. She received her medical degree from the Tongji University School of Medicine in Shanghai, China. Dr. Zhao completed an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and then went on to study Oncology and Hematology at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center and Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH. She is board certified by the American Board of Medical Oncology, and the American Board of Hematology. She is also a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. She earned a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX. Philosophy of Care: Dr. Zhao focuses on personalized care and shared decision-making. She engages in open dialogues with patients and their families to discuss diagnoses and treatment options. Dr. Zhao blends clinical excellence with compassion and empathy. Her mission is to enhance the outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients and their families throughout their journey. Dr. Zhao, a skilled clinical researcher, previously held the role of clinical research director and principal investigator for diverse clinical trials. Now, in Swedish Cancer Institute, she continues her cancer research journey, benefiting patients with a robust clinical trials program and cutting-edge treatments. Dr. Zhao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of HELLP Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease, and Breast Cancer.
Swedish Cancer Institute Medical Oncology - Ballard
Dr. Norman is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. With twenty years of practice experience, Dr. Norman is well prepared to provide your care. He is person centered-providing the best care based upon national guidelines, but tailored to your specific needs. Dr. Norman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of HELLP Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
Areas of Expertise
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