The 20 Best Streptococcal Group A Infection Doctors Near Me in Washington, US

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The 20 Best Streptococcal Group A Infection Doctors in Washington, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 23 doctor with experience in Streptococcal Group A Infection near Washington, US. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Leslie Linares
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease

    Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Infective Endocarditis.

    Ramona V. Popa
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease

    Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infective Endocarditis, and Toxic Shock Syndrome.

    Jolie Keenan
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease

    Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jolie Keenan, MD, is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with medical interest in general infectious diseases, hepatitis B and C, HIV, STIs, tropical medicine and outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy. She treats patients ages 18 and older. Dr. Keenan takes the time to listen to her patients and works in collaboration with them to overcome disease.Most recently, Dr. Keenan headed up the hepatitis B and C program at the Community Health Center of Snohomish County and served as an infectious disease consultant. Dr. Keenan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, Infective Endocarditis, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).

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    Matthew W. Allen
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    7554 15th Avenue Northwest, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Allen, MD joined Ballard Pediatrics in 2001 after completion of residency at Seattle Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Born in Seattle, Dr. Allen is a graduate of both the Philosophy Department and School of Medicine at the University of Washington. His training has given him opportunities to practice medicine in China, Guatemala and Chiapas, Mexico. Dr. Allen works full time at Ballard Pediatrics and enjoys following the development of children within their families. He is a past President of the Medical Staff at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Allen lives in Seattle with his wife, interior designer Allison Allen, and daughter Ellie and sons Andrew and Grant. His outside interests include alpine hiking, sea kayaking, soccer and reading. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are Roseola, Delayed Growth, Stork Bite, and Vascular Birthmark.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease

    Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Lien is an Infectious Disease provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Disseminated Tuberculosis. Dr. Lien is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease

    Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Schomogyi is an Infectious Disease provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Schomogyi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Strep Throat, and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Dr. Schomogyi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Pediatrics

    MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital And Health Center

    317 Martin Luther King Jr Way, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Tam is a Pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are Streptococcal Group A Infection and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tania Ahluwalia is a Pediatrics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ahluwalia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Asthma in Children.

    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Holistic Medicine
    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Holistic Medicine

    Bestmed Urgent Care

    310 Torbett St, 
    Richland, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Nelson is a primary care provider, practicing in Holistic Medicine in Richland, Washington. Mr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis, and Bronchitis.

    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Advanced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease

    Gme Office University Of Washington

    1959 NE Pacific St, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ferric Fang is an Infectious Disease provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Fang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are Salmonella Enterocolitis, Typhoid Fever, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Shigellosis.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Pediatric Infectious Disease

    Office

    4545 Cordata Pkwy Ste 1E, 
    Bellingham, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Rand is a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Rand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are Streptococcal Group A Infection, Jacobsen Syndrome, Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome, and 15q11.2 Microdeletion.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease

    Vancouver Clinic Endoscopy Ctr

    700 NE 87th Ave, 
    Vancouver, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Cieslak is an Infectious Disease provider in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Cieslak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are Pertussis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Tetanus, and Diphtheria.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection

    Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE, 
    Seattle, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prachi Sharma is a Pediatrics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her top area of expertise is Streptococcal Group A Infection.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease

    Jefferson County Public Hospital District No 2

    834 Sheridan St, 
    Port Townsend, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Ellbogen is an Infectious Disease provider in Port Townsend, Washington. Dr. Ellbogen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Pneumonia.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease

    Franciscan Medical Group

    1628 S Mildred St Ste 104, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eugene Lee is an Infectious Disease provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Strep Throat.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection

    Yakima Heart Center At Memorial

    406 S 30th Ave Ste 101, 
    Yakima, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Del Mar Lucio Paredes Aulestia is an Infectious Disease provider in Yakima, Washington. Dr. Del Mar Lucio Paredes Aulestia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis, and Infectious Arthritis.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease

    Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 Yakima Ave Ste 310, 
    Tacoma, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Nguyen is an Infectious Disease provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. Her top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Sepsis, Lymphangitis, and Arachnoiditis.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Infectious Disease

    Wenatchee Valley Hospital

    933 Red Apple Rd, 
    Wenatchee, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Johnson is an Infectious Disease provider in Wenatchee, Washington. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Osteomyelitis, Infective Endocarditis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Internal Medicine

    MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital

    2811 Tieton Dr, 
    Yakima, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kirangowda Varadaraju is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Yakima, Washington. Dr. Varadaraju is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Anemia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Streptococcal Group A Infection
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    14030 Ne 24th St Ste 104, 
    Bellevue, WA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Rose is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Streptococcal Group A Infection. His top area of expertise is Streptococcal Group A Infection.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Streptococcal Group A Infection?

    Group A Streptococcus (strep) is a caused by a bacterium found in the throat and on the skin and is a potentially life-threatening disease. Two severe forms of invasive strep are 1) “the flesh-eating bacteria” (necrotizing fasciitis) and 2) Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS). Both severe forms, however, are rare. Strep bacteria are spread through contact with infected persons or wounds. Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by infected cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites, puncture wounds, blunt trauma, and surgical wounds. While anyone can be infected with invasive strep, individuals with chronic diseases (cancer, diabetes, and chronic lung or heart disease), persons using steroid medications, individuals with skin lesions, and individuals living in residential communities (nursing homes, mental health facilities, and prisons, etc.) have a higher risk. In rare cases, invasive strep can cause pneumonia, organ failure, long-term heart problems, rapidly progressing life-threatening skin infection, and lead to amputations and death.

    When should I see a Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor in Washington, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor in Washington, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Streptococcal Group A Infection doctors in Washington, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Streptococcal Group A Infection doctors in Washington, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor in Washington, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor in Washington, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Streptococcal Group A Infection doctors in Washington, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Streptococcal Group A Infection doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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