Overview
Ayesha Appa is an Infectious Disease provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Appa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- 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
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Valley Medical Group-Renton
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Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph
Ramona Popa, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained infectious disease physician with experience treating adults with diverse pathology, including HIV, hepatitis C, diabetic foot infections, endocarditis and parasitic diseases, to name just a few.Dr. Popa's philosophy of care involves listening to her patients and their families, putting them first and including them in the decision-making process.Dr. Popa is a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, American Medical Association and American College of Physicians.Away from work, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Dr. Popa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infective Endocarditis, and Toxic Shock Syndrome.
Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph
Leslie Linares-Hengen, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained infectious disease physician. He has decades of experience providing care for diverse patients within the entire spectrum of infectious diseases. He treats adults age 18 and older.Dr. Linares-Hengen strives to partner with his patients and engage them in the treatment process to ensure the most effective care. He provides state-of-the-art care in line with their individual goals and values.Away from work, he enjoys surfing, cooking, viewing art and traveling. Dr. Linares is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Infective Endocarditis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- HIV/AIDSDr. Appa isAdvanced. Learn about HIV/AIDS.
- Experienced
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- SepsisDr. Appa isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

