
Overview
"At the age of three, Dr. Johnston knew exactly what she was going to do as an adult, and she never changed her mind. She was going to be a doctor. During her third year of residency, she encountered outpatient medical oncology. Dr. Johnston is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Johnston draws a special satisfaction from working with a team of compassionate professionals, all dedicated solely to the care of cancer patients. ""Everything here is focused on the patient and on one specialty - cancer care. It's set up to be more efficient, more personalized yet state-of-the art. I know my patients will notice that everything is geared towards them. I like the complexity of oncology, the challenge and the fact that you're bringing the full scope of your medical skills in to caring for your patient as well as their families."" Dr. Johnston enjoys cooking, running, swimming, biking, skiing and spending time with her three, young adult daughters.".
Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvar Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lynch Syndrome.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
21605 76th Avenue West, Suite 200, Edmonds, WA
21601 76th Avenue West, Edmonds, WA 98026
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Johnston has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Providence Regional Cancer Partnership
Dr. Press is a Seattle Top Doc Award Winner and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Met Top Doc Award for Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Press' aim is to be a leader in providing thorough, innovative, and compassionate care for women with or who are at-risk for gynecologic cancers, and those with other complicated benign conditions. He uses the most current techniques and treatments available, such as aggressive radical surgery, precise minimally invasive/robotic surgery, or complex medical care with chemotherapy as part of patient care. Dr. Press also believes that treatment involves providing an environment that promotes respect, positive communication, and collaboration among all healthcare and family members. Dr. Press is dedicated to meeting the unique and diverse needs of his patients, and committed to excellence in evidence-based practice, research, and professional development. Dr. Press is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvar Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Vulvar Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, and Bladder Reconstruction.
Franciscan Gynecologic Oncology Associates At St. Joseph
Bahman Saffari, MD, PhD, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship trained in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Saffari is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for his patients by providing nurturing, compassionate care using the most effective, innovative surgical and medical treatments possible.Dr. Saffari is a diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, an affiliate investigator for the Gynecologic Oncology Group and a member of the Pierce County Medical Society. Dr. Saffari is fluent in Farsi and can speak medical Spanish.In his spare time, Dr. Saffari enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, hiking and kayaking. Dr. Saffari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvar Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Neonatal Ovarian Cyst, Oophorectomy, and Hernia Surgery.
The Association Of University Physicians
Bobbie Rimel is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rimel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vulvar Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor, Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy.
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
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Johnston isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Colorectal CancerDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Johnston isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anaplastic Large Cell LymphomaDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma.
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.

