Shingo Chihara
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
1100 Ninth Avenue, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Shingo Chihara, MD, specializes in general infectious diseases, travel medicine, medical microbiology, non-tuberculosis mycobacteria and caring for patients with HIV. Dr. Chihara enjoys working in an area of medicine where patients improve with intervention. He also enjoys the detective work often required to arrive at a diagnosis.For Dr. Chihara, all care must be individualized. All patients have different values, goals of care and health histories which must be considered when developing a plan of care. He finds it gratifying to help patients along during their healing process.Away from work, Dr. Chihara enjoys cycling, baseball, and spending time with his wife and children.

Dr. Chihara is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Cellulitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

MD, Yamanashi Medical University, Japan - 1999

Residency

Primary Care Internal Medicine Program, University of Connecticut, ; Chief medical resident, University of Connecticut Primary Care Internal Medicine Program - 2005,2006

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

Infectious Diseases, American Board Of Internal Medicine
Tropical Medicine And Travelers Health, American Society Of Tropical Medicine And Hygiene

Fellowships

Infectious Diseases, Rush University Medical Center and John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, ; Medical Microbiology, University of Utah - 2008,2009

Hospital Affiliations

Virginia Mason Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

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
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
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  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
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PacificSource
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Premera
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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. Shingo Chihara

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Shingo Chihara by calling their office at 206-624-1144. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shingo Chihara a top-rated expert for Osteomyelitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shingo Chihara is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteomyelitis, 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. Shingo Chihara specialize in?

While Dr. Shingo Chihara is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Osteomyelitis, Sepsis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Shingo Chihara participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shingo Chihara has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteomyelitis. You can view a list of Dr. Shingo Chihara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shingo Chihara accept my insurance?

Dr. Shingo Chihara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-624-1144 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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