Overview
Matthew Allen, MD joined Ballard Pediatrics in 2001 after completion of residency at Seattle Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Born in Seattle, Dr. Allen is a graduate of both the Philosophy Department and School of Medicine at the University of Washington. His training has given him opportunities to practice medicine in China, Guatemala and Chiapas, Mexico. Dr. Allen works full time at Ballard Pediatrics and enjoys following the development of children within their families. He is a past President of the Medical Staff at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Allen lives in Seattle with his wife, interior designer Allison Allen, and daughter Ellie and sons Andrew and Grant. His outside interests include alpine hiking, sea kayaking, soccer and reading.
Dr. Allen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Roseola, Delayed Growth, Stork Bite, and Vascular Birthmark.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Allen 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.
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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. Matthew W. Allen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew W. Allen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew W. Allen by calling their office at 206-783-9300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Matthew W. Allen a top-rated expert for Roseola?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew W. Allen is classified as an Advanced expert for Roseola, 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. Matthew W. Allen specialize in?
While Dr. Matthew W. Allen is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Roseola, Delayed Growth, and Stork Bite. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Matthew W. Allen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Matthew W. Allen has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Roseola. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew W. Allen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Matthew W. Allen accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthew W. Allen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-783-9300 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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- CroupDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Croup.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
- RoseolaDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Roseola.
- Stork BiteDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Stork Bite.
- Vascular BirthmarkDr. Allen isAdvanced. Learn about Vascular Birthmark.
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- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Developmental Dysphasia FamilialDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Developmental Dysphasia Familial.
- DiarrheaDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Allen isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.