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 top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hepatitis, and Hepatitis C.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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.
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Virginia Mason Medical Center
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Kaiser Permanente Specialty Center Gastroenterology
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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 Painful Swallowing?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hawwa Alao is classified as an Advanced expert for Painful Swallowing, 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 Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, and Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hepatology.
Does Dr. Hawwa Alao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hawwa Alao has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Painful Swallowing. You can view a list of Dr. Hawwa Alao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Painful SwallowingDr. Alao isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Alao isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Alao isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Alao isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Alao isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Alao isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Alao isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Alao isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.