Overview
Dr. Shalit was born in New York City and raised in New Jersey and Massachusetts. He went to college at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, then moved to Seattle where he obtained his PhD in Genetics from the University of Washington in 1981. Realizing in his mid-twenties that he wanted to be a physician, he enrolled in the University of Washington Medical School, from which he graduated in 1985. He completed residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Washington in 1989. His involvement in HIV care started in the early 1980s while still in medical school. In 1990 Dr. Shalit started practice by taking over the practice of Dr. Henry Kuharic upon Dr. Kuharic's retirement. In 1991 Dr. Shalit merged his space with the practice of Jeffrey Olliffe, MD, which was next door. In 2015 the practice moved to its current location in Cabrini Tower on First Hill in Seattle. Dr. Shalit takes care of a diverse group of adults of all ages, gender identities and sexual orientations, including a large cadre of people living with HIV. He feels blessed to have been part of the transformation of HIV infection from a life-threating illness to a manageable chronic condition, with the introduction of effective treatments in the mid-1990s. Dr. Shalit is Board Certified by the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of HIV Medicine. He is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine and is involved in the training of health professionals students in HIV care and the health care of sexual and gender minorities. He lives on Capitol Hill with his husband and three cats.
His clinical expertise encompasses Acne, Keratosis Pilaris, Chlamydia, and Pleurisy.
Dr. Shalit is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Shalit is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
901 Boren Avenue, Suite 850, Seattle, WA
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shalit 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. Peter Shalit
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Shalit?
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What conditions does Dr. Peter Shalit specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Shalit is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Acne, Keratosis Pilaris, and Chlamydia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Peter Shalit participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter Shalit has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acne. You can view a list of Dr. Peter Shalit's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter Shalit accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Shalit accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-624-0688 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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