An endocrinologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and managing hormone imbalances – diseases that affect your glands. This can include many conditions related to obesity such as diabetes, lipid disorders and thyroid disease. Dr. Geamanu believes in partnering with patients to first fully educate them about hormone imbalances and diseases caused by obesity, and then to develop individualized treatments plans that may include diet, exercise and prescribed medications when appropriate. “Obesity is our greatest health concern,” says Dr. Geamanu. “My goal is to help educate patients about how to prevent obesity through diet and exercise. Prevention is the key to success.”. Dr. Geamanu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, Triple A Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism.

Enrica Basilico, MD is board certified in both obesity medicine and internal medicine. She graduated from the University of California Berkeley before going to medical school at New York University. She completed an internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center before returning to NYU for a residency in Primary Care where she served as the program’s chief resident. It was at NYU that she developed her skills and passion for doctor-patient communication, which she believes is the cornerstone of any effective therapeutic relationship. Dr. Basilico’s care philosophy developed over the course of the years in which she ran her own practice in her native Manhattan. She moved to Seattle with her family in 2010 and worked at a direct patient care practice before going to Swedish First Hill Primary care in 2014. There she built strong relationships with her patients based on communication, respect, and practical care. During her internal medicine practice, she became drawn to the treatment of obesity, which she saw affecting so many other aspects of her patient’s health and wellbeing. This interest led her to become a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine in 2018 and to focusing on obesity medicine fulltime in 2020 when she became the medical director of medical weight loss at the Swedish Bariatric Metabolic and Endocrine Center. In 2024 she transitioned to full-time clinical care. Since her time here in Seattle she has built a strong network of like-minded providers who are also committed to treating metabolic disorders and was a founding member of the Washington Obesity Society which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing obesity education, advocating for evidence based obesity treatment and reducing weight bias. Dr. Basilico is passionate about working with people to help them reach their wellness goals. She works with her patients to effectively address the strong forces that promote weight gain. Her evidence-based approach focuses on addressing the biological factors affecting a person’s metabolism, developing new sustainable habits, and creating plans that our tailored specifically to the individual. Dr. Basilico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.

Hope Torregosa, MD is a board-certified endocrinologist with medical interest in diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, pituitary and adrenal disease, osteoporosis and mineral disease, general endocrinology, fine-needle aspiration, and thyroid biopsy and ultrasound.Dr. Torregosa tailors her medical care to the needs of each individual patient, with a focus on empowering patients' knowledge and action on their health.Dr. Torregosa is a member of the Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American Thyroid Association. Dr. Torregosa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Osteitis Fibrosa, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, and Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.

Zhiyu Wang, MD, PhD, specializes in general endocrinology and metabolic disorders. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Wang provides care for a wide range of conditions that include diabetes, lipid disorders, osteoporosis and glandular conditions such as thyroid, pituitary and adrenal diseases. In addition to his medical degree, he completed a fellowship in endocrinology and holds a PhD in anatomy and cell biology.Dr. Wang listens to patients and thoroughly discusses conditions and treatment options. He believes in making decisions as a team. For his patients who have long-term endocrine conditions, he strives to make sure they have the most current care to help live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

Kadapalakere Reddy, MD, is board-certified in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism, with fellowship training in endocrine and metabolic disorders.Dr. Reddy delivers the best possible health care to his patients, offering lifelong advocacy for the prevention and management of complications through social, psychological and medical intervention. Dr. Reddy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Graves Disease.

Dr. Davies is a 2019 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award winner. Every patient has a story leading to their need for medical care. My role is to interpret that story into an explanation of cause and effect and to help the patient understand how to improve their health. Dr. Davies is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Melasma, Membranous Nephropathy, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

Robert Murray is an Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Murray is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hyperparathyroidism, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

Peter Linfoot is an Endocrinologist in Walla Walla, Washington. Dr. Linfoot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Storm, Graves Disease, and Obesity in Children.

Bindu Nayak is an Endocrinologist in Wenatchee, Washington. Dr. Nayak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy, Pseudohypoparathyroidism, and Hypothyroidism.

Steven Kunkel is an Endocrinologist in Richland, Washington. Dr. Kunkel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Hyperthyroidism, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Lisa Stone is an Endocrinologist in Wenatchee, Washington. Dr. Stone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Melasma, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Obesity in Children, and Hyperparathyroidism.

Larisa Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Hypertension. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Lili A Sacks is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Seattle, Washington. She graduated with honors from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1990. Having more than 28 years of diverse experiences, especially in INTERNAL MEDICINE, Dr. Lili A Sacks affiliates with many hospitals including Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill, Swedish Edmonds Hospital, Swedish Issaquah, Northwest Hospital, and cooperates with other doctors and specialists in many medical groups including Swedish Health Services, Swedish Health Services. Dr. Sacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

I believe that the physician patient relationship is a partnership where my role is that of an advisor. Good communication is essential. I try to listen actively and non-judgmentally to my patients, to be able to meet them where they are to help them understand, treat, and live with their illness, as well as to help them preserve their health. Dr. Kojnok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

Information about health and illness comes at patients all the time and from everywhere. Sometimes the information is based on sound medical evidence, sometimes it is not. Sometimes it matters, sometimes it doesnt. And sometimes doctors and patients have different opinions about whats best. I enjoy advocating for my patients by learning about their lives, providing information, and working together with them to manage illness and improve health. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Hypothyroidism, and Glomerulonephritis.

I view the doctor/patient relationship as a partnership. It requires good communication to establish a unique medical plan for each patient that is acceptable to both parties. Dr. Kober is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

To paraphrase the German philosopher Goethe He (or she) who does not take time for health will soon make time for sickness. My goal is to help patients stay healthy using as little medicine as possible by using appropriate screening to find diseases early when they are easier to treat, and by helping patients identify which behaviors they can change to improve their health. Dr. Efird is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Osteoporosis.

A strong physician / patient relationship with good communication is the key to excellent healthcare. A general Internist is uniquely trained to provide and coordinate high quality medical care focusing on prevention as well as acute and chronic disease management. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Pruess-Nevins enjoys getting to know her patients, working together to come up with a care plan that fits the patient's needs, and has a strong focus on preventive care. Dr. Nevins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Abscess, Chronic Cough, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.