The 20 Best Hydrocele Doctors Near Me in Burien, WA

Whitney Archibald, MD, FACOG, is board certified obstetrician-gynecologist who supports women throughout the various stages of their lives, from general gynecologic care to obstetrics for the pregnant patient. She welcomes her patients' questions and concerns, aspiring to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information to empower her patients to make the best decisions for their health.Dr. Archibald is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She enjoys working collaboratively with other physicians to offer continuous, integrated care for her patients. Dr. Archibald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Polyps, Gestational Diabetes, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Human Papillomavirus Infection, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Hasan Abdessamad MD FRCSC FACOG is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist offering patient-centered care for women. He has a special medical interest in transgender health.Dr. Abdessamad is a Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) and The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG). He is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) among others.Virtual Visits:Dr. Abdessamad provides virtual visits when clinically appropriate. A virtual visit is an appointment with your doctor during which live video chat is used. All aspects quality and cost of the visit are similar to an in-person visit except you do not have to commute to the clinic. Virtual visits are offered for your convenience. Check with the clinic/provider to verify that you meet the eligibility criteria. Dr. Abdessamad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. His top areas of expertise are Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome, Gestational Diabetes, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Annette Blevins, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN with the belief that we all come into the world the same way but grow into individuals. Dr. Blevins' goal is to provide quality, uniform care to each woman in a way that meets her unique individual needs. Dr. Blevins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Carney Complex, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Joelle Thomas grew up in western Washington. She received her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. She then joined the University of Wisconsin as faculty from 2015 through 2017. She is delighted to be returning home and joining the Seattle OB/GYN group in January of 2018. Dr. Thomas became Board Certified with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in 2017. Dr. Thomas enjoys staying active outdoors, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. Her top areas of expertise are Human Papillomavirus Infection, Endometriosis, Painful Menstrual Periods, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Patient education is as important as treatment. Every patient should leave understanding their condition and be able to make informed and educated decisions about their care. When surgery becomes necessary, it is my responsibility to be able to offer a minimally invasive option whenever reasonable. Dr. Marquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

Dr. Droz graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine receiving her Medical Doctorate. She specializes in obstetrics & gynecology and is a practicing physician at Seattle Obstetrics & Gynecology Group as well as Swedish First Hill. Dr. Droz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Dysplasia, Preeclampsia, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Mittelschmerz, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Press is a Seattle Top Doc Award Winner and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Met Top Doc Award for Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Press' aim is to be a leader in providing thorough, innovative, and compassionate care for women with or who are at-risk for gynecologic cancers, and those with other complicated benign conditions. He uses the most current techniques and treatments available, such as aggressive radical surgery, precise minimally invasive/robotic surgery, or complex medical care with chemotherapy as part of patient care. Dr. Press also believes that treatment involves providing an environment that promotes respect, positive communication, and collaboration among all healthcare and family members. Dr. Press is dedicated to meeting the unique and diverse needs of his patients, and committed to excellence in evidence-based practice, research, and professional development. Dr. Press is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Vulvar Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Close is a board-certified fellowship-trained pediatric urologist with extensive clinical and surgical expertise in congenital and acquired genitourinary problems. Her practice focuses on providing a comforting, healing environment for the diagnosis and treatment of urologic conditions in children ranging from prenatal development to age eighteen. After completing her Pediatric Urology Fellowship at Seattle Children’s Hospital she worked in private practice and then served as Chief of Pediatric Urology at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital. She is internationally recognized for her research and writing on congenital bladder outlet obstruction and alternate methods of bladder augmentation. Her surgical expertise includes penile malformations- chordee and hypospadias, hydroceles, undescended testes, posterior urethral valves, vesicoureteral reflux and ureteroceles. Dr. Close has received a 5 star rating from US News and World report and was named Parent’s Top Choice because of her willingness to make time for patients, her ability to answer questions with clear explanations and the parents’ perception of patient outcomes. She is a member of The Society for Pediatric Urology, The European Society for Pediatric Urology, The American Academy of Pediatrics and The American College of Surgeons. Outside the hospital Dr. Close loves tennis, birding, and piano. Dr. Close is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. Her top areas of expertise are Hypospadias, Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens, Renal Tubular Dysgenesis, and Undescended Testicle.

Dr. Lee believes it is his responsibility to provide the medical information necessary for his patients to make informed decisions based on their own personal beliefs and health and wellness goals. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

Dr. Torgerson is a 2021 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. He has practiced at Swedish since he completed is residency in 2000. His practice philosophy is that patients should play an integral role in the doctor-patient relationship. He believes patients should make treatment decisions based on the facilitation and education provided by their physician. Because he values his patient's time and effort in visiting him, Dr. Torgerson makes every effort to see his patients in a timely manner. Dr. Torgerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. His top areas of expertise are Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

Dr. Shah is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Magazine and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine Top Doctor Award including the Seattle Metropolitan Best of the Best Top Doctor Designation. Dr. Shah endeavors to provide comprehensive, thoughtful and dedicated level of care to women with or at risk for gynecologic cancers and their families. As a gynecologic oncologist, he is in the unique position of being able to provide comprehensive, personalized care. Whether a condition calls for surgery, chemotherapy or radiation treatment, Dr. Shah aims to be the primary care provider for a woman’s oncologic concerns. Having completed training in advanced surgical techniques (including robotic surgery), radical abdominal procedures and cutting-edge research, his goal is to treat his patients with the most current, effective and state-of-the-art treatment options available. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Evans’ patient encounters focus on mutual respect and open engagement. He enjoys learning about patients and their families, and helping them reach their urologic health goals through lifestyle, medical and surgical care. Dr. Evans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, UPJ Obstruction, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

I take time to help my patients understand their disease and options. I aim to ensure high quality and personalized care. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Nephrectomy.

Dr. Dan Veljovich is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. With an attention to respecting autonomy, calming fears and partnering with patients to help them make treatment decisions in line with their own goals, Dr. Veljovich embodies compassionate care. He feels blessed to be able to help women maintain their dignity and preserve their quality of life while undergoing surgical or medical treatments. Dr. Veljovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Snow is dedicated to providing excellent and compassionate care to both her patients and their families. She most recently received the 2022 Pediatric Urology Top Doc designation and has received the Seattle Top Doc award for multiple years. Her work focuses on building an integrated team through education and shared decision making with the patient and their family so that every child receives a customized care plan. She has undergone specialized training in endoscopic, robotic, and laparoscopic surgeries at both the Cleveland Clinic and Lurie Children’s Hospitals for minimally invasive interventions to treat kidney stones and correct congenital kidney and ureteral anomalies (i.e. hydronephrosis, UPJ obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux, megaureter, ectopic ureter, ureterocele). When not working she enjoys pottery, painting, and going on adventures. Dr. Snow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. Her top areas of expertise are Diphallia, Renal Tubular Dysgenesis, Hypospadias, and Undescended Testicle.

Paul Kozlowski, MD, is a board-certified urologist specializing in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery for a variety of urologic conditions, including kidney and other urologic cancers, prostate disease and kidney stones (including complex stones). He is experienced with both robotic and radical prostatectomy; renal reconstructive surgery; and ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJ). Dr. Kozlowski also offers aquablation treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia (HPB).Dr. Kozlowski strives to put himself in the patient's chair so he can better understand and relieve their concerns and anxieties. He savors his time with his patients and works hard to earn their trust.Dr. Kozlowski is a member of the American Urological Association, Endourological Society and Western Section of the American Urologic Association. He is a Pfizer Scholar in Urology and an associate clinical professor at the University of Washington. Dr. Kozlowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Ureterocele, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Elena Wagner, MD, is a board-certified gynecologist with a focused practice designation in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS). Dr. Wagner specializes in minimally-invasive gynecology, robotic and laparoscopic surgery, uterine fibroids, transgender health, endometriosis and female sexual health.Dr. Wagner enjoys hiking, paddleboarding, traveling, trying new recipes, restaurants, gardening and reading great books.Now offeringtranscervical fibroid ablation (TFA). An outpatient procedure, TFA is an incisionless, fibroid treatment that preserves the uterus for patients. Dr. Wagner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. Her top areas of expertise are Endometriosis, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Lichen Sclerosus, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Nick Cowan, MD, is a board certified urologist and transplant surgeon specializing in kidney transplant, kidney cancer, kidney stones, and laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery. He also offers aquablation treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).Dr. Cowan is the Urology Residency Program director at Virginia Mason and a clinical assistant professor of urology at the University of Washington. He is a member of the American Urologic Association, and the Urologic Society for Transplantation and Renal Surgery. He serves as a manuscript reviewer withUrology Practice, Urology, Journal of UrologyandClinical Transplantation.Away from work, Dr. Cowan enjoys surfing, skiing and backpacking. Dr. Cowan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ureterocele, UPJ Obstruction, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Nephrectomy.

"Marisa Dahlman, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN with a focused practice designation in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS). This allows her to do complicated surgery with great precision and to provide really good outcomes for her patients. She has special medical interest in abnormal bleeding, uterine fibroids, endometriosis and abnormal Pap smears. She enjoys the opportunity to see patients over time and develop meaningful relationships with them.Most of what Dr. Dahlman does involves improving the quality of life for her patients. With this in mind, she stresses listening to her patients because she feels they are in the best position to tell her what that means for them. There is no ""one size fits all"" approach. Any decisions about surgery, hormones, medications or observation are always going to be made after looking at her patient’s entire life situation.When not busy with her practice, Dr. Dahlman enjoys cooking, reading, singing, and spending time with her husband and children.Now offeringtranscervical fibroid ablation (TFA). An outpatient procedure, TFA is an incisionless, fibroid treatment that preserves the uterus for patients.". Dr. Dahlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. Her top areas of expertise are Endometrial Polyps, Endometriosis, Lichen Sclerosus, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Sondra Kapnadak grew up in Oregon and received her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University, where she met her husband (Sid). She completed her residency training at the University of Virginia. After finishing residency, she worked for several years at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center while Sid pursued further training. She moved to Seattle and joined Seattle OB/GYN in January 2015. Dr. Kapnadak enjoys getting to know her patients and learn what is important to them, helping to empower them to lead the best quality of life possible. Dr. Kapnadak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrocele. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Cervical Dysplasia, Human Papillomavirus Infection, Female Genital Sores, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.