2017 Seattle Met Top Doctor Award Winner. Dr. Demopulos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Arterial Embolism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Angioplasty.

Dr. Gafoor's passion is the field of structural heart disease. This new and rising field is an innovative way to approach complex heart and valve disease patients without open heart surgery. Whether patients have aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, atrial fibrillation, a prior heart valve that now needs replacement or more - this century has possibilities that were not available even as recently as five years ago. Dr. Gafoor trained in the US as well as abroad, and his goal is to bring patients the best in worldwide care right at their doorsteps. The Structural Heart & Valve Disease team's goal is patient safety and quality of life, and they want to not only add years to each patient's life, but life to each patient's years. Patients are important to Dr. Gafoor - not just for who they are and what they've done, but also for what they plan to do. Not just today, but tomorrow, and for the future after that. Dr. Gafoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Santanu Biswas is a cardiologist with expertise in cardiac imaging. Dr. Biswas’ guiding practicing philosophy is to provide not only expert care, but also empathetic and compassionate care. His goal is not just to address the patient’s disease at hand but, more importantly, to maximize the patient’s overall function and quality of life. Dr. Biswas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Metabolic Syndrome, and Stable Angina.

Dr. David Lam is a general cardiologist who specializes in a non-invasive approach to heart health with a focus on prevention, education and risk factor reduction. He has expert training in multiple advanced cardiac imaging techniques for early detection, diagnosis and tailored treatment of heart disease. He strives to integrate individual patient values with state-of-the-art medicine and has access to the full spectrum of adult cardiology care. Dr. Lam is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He has additional cardiac imaging board certifications in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Angina.

Dr Gradek strives to educate patients and their family members/significant other regarding their disease or illness and available treatment options. Through individualized, compassionate attention, it is Dr Gradek's goal to provide the highest quality medical care while ensuring a five star patient experience. Dr. Gradek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Dr. Paul Huang is committed to excellence in providing personalized, compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient service, the most comprehensive expertise available, and access to the most advanced technologies through ongoing research. His treatment strategy targets the disease as well as the predisposing risk factors. Dr. Huang hopes to learn from his patients as much as they learn from him. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, and Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

My goal is to develop a quality doctor-patient relationship and to optimize a patients quality of life. Dr. Yuen's medical interests include: connective tissue diseases, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis, urticaria, anaphylaxis and severe asthma. Dr. Yuen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, and Fibromyalgia.

"Dr. Guptas special interests include rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, scleroderma, vasculitis and myositis. ""I believe in a strong partnership with my patients,"" says Dr. Guptas. The best outcomes are achieved when physicians and patients work closely together to derive a treatment plan that both follows the latest medical guidelines and makes sense for them individually. The partnership with my patients is critical to achieving optimal health.""". Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

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 Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

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 Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Low Sodium Level, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Hypertension.

Dr. Christopher J. McGann is a practicing Cardiologist (Heart Specialist) in Seattle, WA. Dr. McGann graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1994 and has been in practice for 27 years. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Utah Medical Center. He practices non-invasive cardiology with expertise in advanced cardiac diagnostics and medical treatment of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Mcgann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiac Ablation.

I believe that the patient and I work together towards the best possible outcome as a team. This involves listening carefully, making sure the patient is well informed, and after reviewing all available options, choosing a treatment plan together with the patient. I provide patients with the tools necessary to remain active participants in their own care. Dr. Krajcer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

Vivian Stone, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist (arthritis doctor) with special medical interest in inflammatory arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and connective tissue diseases. With all the new medications at hand that can reduce the damage these conditions inflict and improve quality of life, Dr. Stone feels it is an exciting time to be a rheumatologist.Dr. Stone enjoys keeping her patients healthy through preventive medicine and monitoring, which allows her to form long-term relationships with her patients. When a patient responds well to treatment, she is so gratified to have played a small part in helping to improve their quality of life.Dr. Stone was voted one of Seattle's Top Doctors bySeattle Metropolitanmagazine in 2019, 2020 and 2021.Away from work, she enjoys hiking and being outdoors. Dr. Stone is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss Syndrome), Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

Amish Dave, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist. He treats common conditions such as musculoskeletal concerns and sports injuries, as well as autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis and vasculitis.Dr. Dave gets to know his patients and their families well, including who a patient's support people are, what symptoms they are experiencing, what barriers they have to treatment, what makes them feel both good and bad, and what their goals are. He finds it highly rewarding to see how treatment improves his patients' lives.Hear Dr. Dave talk about the Rheumatology Crisis. Dr. Dave is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Vasculitis, Psoriasis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

Su Yin, MD, specializes in rheumatology with expertise in rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout and psoriatic arthritis. Dr. Yin enjoys building lifelong relationships with her patients and being able to explain treatment options in a way that allows them to move forward confidently with a plan of care.Away from work, Dr. Yin spends her time being a mom to her two young children. She also enjoys traveling, cooking and gardening. Dr. Yin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease.

Michael Longo, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in echocardiography, valvular heart disease and preventive cardiology.Dr. Longo enjoys getting to know his patients. He listens to them to understand their concerns and find out what they are interested in doing, then tailors their treatment accordingly. He is able to provide a collaborative approach to patient care that takes into consideration the expertise of other professionals, such as interventional cardiologists and thoracic surgeons, resulting in the right care for the right patient at the right time. He enjoys the fact that, once a diagnosis is made, he is often able to provide treatment that makes patients feel better, and live longer.Dr. Longo was voted one of Seattle's Top Doctors by Seattle Metropolitan magazine in 2009. Dr. Longo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

Erin Bauer, MD, is a board-certified internist specializing in general rheumatology, inflammatory myopathies, inflammatory arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. Because every single organ can be involved in many rheumatology diseases, Dr. Bauer takes a team approach to her patients' care.Dr. Bauer loves to reduce or eliminate her patients' pain and make a difference in their lives. She begins by learning how a disease affects each patient’s life and then develops a treatment plan in partnership with the patient, taking into consideration individual preferences such as what a patient wishes to eat and whether they wish to travel. For Dr. Bauer, getting to know her patients personally is good medicine.In her off-hours, Dr. Bauer enjoys cooking without recipes, urban gardening, becoming a runner and the Bauer family Kindle book club. Dr. Bauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Dermatomyositis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Ming Zhang, MD, PhD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist with advanced fellowship training in structural heart disease. In addition to his considerable medical training, he brings research, teaching experience and an extensive patient care history to the treatment of complex cardiac conditions. Dr. Zhang stays up-to-date on treatment options, guidelines and available research therapies, and he takes a team-approach to care. Patient-centric, he treats his patients as he would a friend or family member, with dedication and commitment to personalized care.Dr. Zhang is a member of the American College of Cardiology and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.Away from work, he enjoys hiking and biking. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Lewis is a board certified cardiologist with special clinical interest in coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, structural heart disease, complex percutaneous coronary intervention, balloon valvuloplasty. Dr. Lewis is committed to excellent care for the entire spectrum of cardiovascular needs for his patients and their families. His strategy demands a comprehensive and high-quality approach, including access to clinical experts, technologies, techniques, and research. Outside of work, Dr. Lewis enjoys spending time with his family as well as bicycling, cooking and playing golf. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Ectopic Heartbeat, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Mease graduated from Stanford University receiving his Medical Doctorate. He specializes in internal medicine and rheumatology. Dr. Mease is a practicing physician at Seattle Rheumatology Associates, Swedish Cherry Hill, and Swedish First Hill. Dr. Mease is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).