Hawwa Alao
Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Hawwa Alao

Hepatology | Gastroenterology
1221 Madison Street, Suite 1220, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
2
conditions
1221 Madison Street, Suite 1220, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Dr. Alao is passionate about investigating health problems and helping patients understand them to better make an informed decision. She approaches each patient with dedication, compassion, and understanding because it is an honor to have their health entrusted to her. Dr. Alao's Awards Include: ASGE Leadership Education and Development AGA/AASLD Academic Skills Workshop NIH Fellows Award for Research Excellence AASLD miRNA Single Conference Travel Award AASLD Young Investigator Travel Award.

Dr. Alao is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Hepatitis, and Hepatitis C.

Dr. Alao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Alao is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

St George's University School Of Medicine , 2008

Residency

University of Massachusetts Medical Center Office , 2012

Specialties

Hepatology
Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Los Angeles County,Harbor,UCLA Medical Center , 2024
National Institutes of HealthExec Bldg , 2014
University of Maryland Medical Center , 2017

Hospital Affiliations

Swedish Issaquah
Swedish Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Regence
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Swedish Gastroenterology - First Hill
1221 Madison Street, Suite 1220, Seattle, WA 98104
Other Locations
Swedish Gastroenterology - Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Suite 3020, Issaquah, WA 98029

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Alao 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.

Hepatitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Colonoscopy

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hawwa Alao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hawwa Alao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Hawwa Alao by calling their office at 206-215-4250. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Hawwa Alao a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hawwa Alao is classified as an Advanced expert for Swallowing Difficulty, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Hawwa Alao specialize in?

While Dr. Hawwa Alao is a Hepatology, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hepatology.

Does Dr. Hawwa Alao accept my insurance?

Dr. Hawwa Alao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-215-4250 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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.

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