Lavanya Viswanathan
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Lavanya Viswanathan

Endocrinology
16045 1st Ave S, 2nd Floor, 
Burien, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
10
conditions
16045 1st Ave S, 2nd Floor, 
Burien, WA 

Overview

Lavanya Viswanathan, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist with interests in diabetes; thyroid disease and cancer; adrenal and pituitary diseases; bone disorders including parathyroid disease, osteoporosis and hormone replacement therapy; and special interest in obesity medicine. She sees patients age 18 and older.Dr. Viswanathan is a member of the Endocrine Society, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American Medical Association.Outside of work, she enjoys bicycling, hiking, reading and trying new recipes and cuisines. Every day, she tries to make at least one person happy.

Dr. Viswanathan is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome.

Dr. Viswanathan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Viswanathan is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

MD, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Subspecialty In Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism

Fellowships

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Hospital Affiliations

Highline Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Francis Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish
Tamil

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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CareFirst
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Community Health
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Franciscan Endocrine Associates - Burien
16045 1st Ave S, 2nd Floor, Burien, WA 98148

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Viswanathan 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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

15 Total Publications

Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Upper Gastrointestinal Adverse Events in Patients Receiving Platinum Analog-Based Chemotherapy.
Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Upper Gastrointestinal Adverse Events in Patients Receiving Platinum Analog-Based Chemotherapy.
Journal: American journal of clinical oncology
Published: July 03, 2026
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lavanya Viswanathan is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Lavanya Viswanathan specialize in?

While Dr. Lavanya Viswanathan is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, and Thyroid Storm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Lavanya Viswanathan participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Lavanya Viswanathan has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Lavanya Viswanathan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Lavanya Viswanathan accept my insurance?

Dr. Lavanya Viswanathan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-965-4124 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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