Matthew W. Allen
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Matthew W. Allen

Pediatrics
Swedish Cherry Hill
500 17th Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
6
conditions
Swedish Cherry Hill
500 17th Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Roseola, Delayed Growth, Stork Bite, and Vascular Birthmark.

Dr. Allen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Allen is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
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Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Lifewise

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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PacificSource
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Premera
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  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Swedish Cherry Hill
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Other Locations
Swedish First Hill
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Additional Areas of Focus

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.

Warts
Mumps
Acne
Concussion
Pertussis
Pneumonia
Anemia
Food Allergy
Jaundice
Sunburn
Folliculitis
Scarlet Fever
Encopresis
Psoriasis
Chlamydia
Cellulitis
Perioral Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Celiac Disease
Geographic Tongue
Strep Throat
Impetigo
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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.

1 Total Publications

Inhibiting Polo-like kinase 1 causes growth reduction and apoptosis in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells.
Inhibiting Polo-like kinase 1 causes growth reduction and apoptosis in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells.
Journal: Haematologica
Published: June 12, 2013
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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 206-320-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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