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.

Dr. Tanya Bryant, MD is a family medicine specialist in Lynnwood, WA and has been practicing for 13 years. She graduated from Russian State Medical University (Rsmu), Faculty Of Medicine in 1978 and specializes in family medicine. Dr. Bryant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Common Cold, Herpetic Stomatitis, Gingivostomatitis, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Michelle Richards enjoys caring for multi-generational families and finds great fulfillment in supporting them through pregnancy and the early postpartum period. She has a special interest in breastfeeding medicine and in caring for newborns during their first few months of life. Dr. Richards is passionate about hearing her patients’ stories and guiding them through challenging times. She is committed to practicing evidence-based medicine and takes pride in teaching and mentoring future healthcare professionals. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Ding see patients in all aspects of endocrinology. Her philosophy of care focuses on taking the time to listen and understand patients' concerns and providing patients with knowledge and working side by side with them to make evidence based treatment decisions to optimize their health. Good communication, team collaboration and patient centric approach are key to her practice. Dr. Ding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Thyroid Storm.

Dr. Soon encourages patients to have an active voice in their care so they are well informed and fully understand their diagnoses, and treatment options. Dr. Soon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Dr. Samuel Chu, MD is a pediatrics specialist in Lynnwood, WA and has been practicing for 24 years. He graduated from Coll Med Seoul Natl U in 1983 and specializes in pediatrics and internal medicine. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Paris-Trousseau Thrombocytopenia, RUNX1 Familial Platelet Disorder, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

Doctor Klem has been a family physician for over twenty years in rural, suburban, and urban environments. As a family physician he truly enjoys partnering with patients in caring for the whole person, as well as the whole family. From newborns to those nearing the end of life, and all those in between, he enjoys not only helping those when they are ill, but thoroughly enjoys an emphasis on illness prevention. He loves the variety that family medicine provides, as well as the opportunity to get to know and care for patients over the long term. The relationships that develop are special, and having the time to spend on prevention and education is especially rewarding. Dr. Klem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Dr. Joan Olson is an internist in Seattle, Washington and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Swedish Medical Center-First Hill and UW Medicine/Northwest Hospital and Medical Center. She received her medical degree from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Olson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, and High Cholesterol.

Dr. Sarah Pohlmann graduated with honors from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1997. Having more than 21 years of diverse experiences, especially in Internal Medicine, Dr. Pohlmann affiliates with many hospitals and clinics. Dr. Pohlmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Baker Cyst.

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.

Mark Silver is an Endocrinologist in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Silver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Jennifer Gibert is an Endocrinologist in Lynnwood, Washington. Dr. Gibert has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Storm, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Graves Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

Eleanor Bly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lynnwood, Washington. Dr. Bly has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

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.

I like to consider that the patient and I are on the same boat to reach the same goal, to improve the patient's physical and mental health. I will take the role as a knowledgeable guide as well as a reliable supporter depending on the needs of a patient. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Dr. Khanh Nguyen is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Edmonds, Washington. She graduated with honors from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 1988. Having more than 30 years of diverse experiences, especially in INTERNAL MEDICINE, Dr. Bich-khanh K Nguyen affiliates with many hospitals including Swedish Edmonds Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, and cooperates with other doctors and specialists in many medical groups including Swedish Edmonds, Swedish Health Services. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Hypertension.

Dayne Sullivan is a Family Medicine provider in Edmonds, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lyme Disease, Long Haul COVID, and Mononucleosis. Dr. Sullivan is currently accepting new patients.

Linda Strong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Strong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Sodium Level, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Strong is currently accepting new patients.

Susan Thomason, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in primary care, women's health, adolescent medicine, pediatrics and sports medicine. Dr. Thomason emphasizes listening well and taking a good patient history, along with understanding the patient's goals for the visit or treatment. She enjoys getting to know her patients, considering her own life broadened and enriched by the role she plays in her patient's lives.Away from work, Dr. Thomason enjoys biking, hiking, traveling and family life. She also volunteers overseas and serves as a Parenting with Love and Logic Facilitator. Dr. Thomason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and High Cholesterol.

Barton Smith, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who treats patients of all ages. Dr. Smith enjoys connecting with his patients on a deeper level; discussing not only their physical ailments but also what might be behind them and who they are as a person. He loves helping patients make changes that have a positive impact on their life.Dr. Smith is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Christian Medical & Dental Associations.Away from work, Dr. Smith enjoys cross-cultural work, learning about other cultures and spending time with his family in the mountains, on a beach…or just at home. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothyroidism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).