Melinda E. Hawkins
Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Melinda E. Hawkins

Colorectal Surgery
1101 Madison Street, Floor 5, 
Seattle, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
4
conditions
1101 Madison Street, Floor 5, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Dr. Hawkins is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2024 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. She likes to take a full body approach to patient care, recognizing that the effects of a patient's disease can be taxing to both their physical and emotional well-being. Dr. Hawkins specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the colon, rectum and anus. This includes an interest in minimally invasive surgical approaches to colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis, pelvic floor disorders such as fecal incontinence, colonoscopy and basic anorectal disorders.

Dr. Hawkins is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Levator Syndrome, Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Hawkins is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Hawkins is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

George Washington University School Of Medicine And Health Sciences , 2007

Residency

Swedish Medical Center General Surgery Residency Program , 2012

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery
American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

St Marks Hospital Colorectal Surgery Fellowship , 2013

Hospital Affiliations

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
Swedish Issaquah
Swedish Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
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Community Health
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  • HMO
Coordinated Care
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Group Health Cooperative
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  • POS
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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HealthPartners
  • POS
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
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Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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PacificSource
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Premera
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Premera Blue Cross
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Prominence Health
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Regence
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Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Swedish Colon & Rectal Clinic - First Hill
1101 Madison Street, Floor 5, Seattle, WA 98104
Other Locations
Swedish Colon & Rectal Clinic - Edmonds
21605 76th Avenue West, Suite 200, Edmonds, WA 98026
Swedish Edmonds
21601 76th Avenue West, Edmonds, WA 98026
Swedish First Hill
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Swedish Cherry Hill
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Swedish Issaquah
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Issaquah, WA 98029

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hawkins 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.

Anal Fissure
Colorectal Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Ileostomy
Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Colostomy
Liposarcoma
Proctitis
Lynch Syndrome
Rectal Prolapse
Genital Warts
Anal Cancer
Tenesmus
Rectocele
Diverticular Disease
Colonoscopy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melinda E. Hawkins

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melinda E. Hawkins?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melinda E. Hawkins by calling their office at 206-386-6600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melinda E. Hawkins a top-rated expert for Levator Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melinda E. Hawkins is classified as an Advanced expert for Levator 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. Melinda E. Hawkins specialize in?

While Dr. Melinda E. Hawkins is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Levator Syndrome, Rectal Prolapse, and Bowel Incontinence. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. Melinda E. Hawkins accept my insurance?

Dr. Melinda E. Hawkins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-386-6600 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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