Overview
Katelyn Saarela is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Alagille Syndrome, Biliary Atresia, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Gastroschisis, and Liver Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Saarela is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations
4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Saarela 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katelyn M. Saarela
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katelyn M. Saarela?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Katelyn M. Saarela by calling their office at 206-987-2521. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Katelyn M. Saarela a top-rated expert for Alagille Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katelyn M. Saarela is classified as an Experienced expert for Alagille Syndrome, 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. Katelyn M. Saarela specialize in?
While Dr. Katelyn M. Saarela is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Alagille Syndrome, Biliary Atresia, and Autoimmune Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Katelyn M. Saarela participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Katelyn M. Saarela has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alagille Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Katelyn M. Saarela's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Katelyn M. Saarela accept my insurance?
Dr. Katelyn M. Saarela accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-987-2521 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
- Experienced
- Alagille SyndromeDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Alagille Syndrome.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- CholangitisDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- GastroschisisDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- HepatitisDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- JaundiceDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver FailureDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Liver TransplantDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- MalabsorptionDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- MalnutritionDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Small Bowel Bacterial OvergrowthDr. Saarela isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth.