Karen Akasaka
Experienced in Thyroid Storm

Dr. Karen Akasaka

Internal Medicine
CommonSpirit Health
One Medical - Bellevue Lincoln Square
10400 NE 4th Street, Suite 2250, 
Bellevue, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
10 Years of Experience

Experienced in Thyroid Storm
CommonSpirit Health
One Medical - Bellevue Lincoln Square
10400 NE 4th Street, Suite 2250, 
Bellevue, WA 
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Overview

I enjoy focusing on preventative medicine that is sustainable for each individual, emphasizing exercise, nutrition, sleep, and reducing life stressors. I have a passion for sports medicine and helping individuals with chronic or acute injuries get back to an active lifestyle in a safe manner. To stay healthy and happy; I enjoy skiing, cycling, and hiking.

Dr. Akasaka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thyroid Storm. Her top areas of expertise are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome, Thyroid Storm, and Insomnia.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year
2016
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in OH
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

One Medical - Bellevue Lincoln Square
10400 NE 4th Street, Suite 2250, Bellevue, WA 98004
Call: 888-663-6331

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.


1 Total Publications

Pharmacist-Led Provider Education on Inappropriate NSAID Prescribing Rates.
Pharmacist-Led Provider Education on Inappropriate NSAID Prescribing Rates.
Journal: Family medicine
Published: September 15, 2020
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