More than 300 Swedish clinicians named to Seattle Met's 2026 Top Docs

October 6, 2026 Swedish Communications

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Check out this year's list Providence Swedish and PacMed clinicians who have been voted by their peers as among the region's best.
The list is one of Seattle Met's most used resources, appearing among the publication's top 5 searches every month.
The list covers more than 90 specialties and includes doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and others.
You can use our provider directory to find a specialist or primary care physician near you.

We are proud to share that, 325 Providence Swedish and PacMed physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners were named to Seattle Met’s 2026 Top Doctors list.

Selected by their peers, they are recognized among the region’s leading healthcare professionals.

Seattle Met’s Top Doctors list recognizes clinicians across more than 90 specialties. Honorees are chosen through a survey of clinicians in King, Snohomish, Kitsap and Pierce counties. Participants could not vote for themselves.

See the full list of Providence Swedish and PacMed physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners recognized this year, organized by specialty:

Addiction Medicine

Allergy and Immunology

Bariatric Surgery

Breast Surgery

Cancer Surgery

Cardiac Surgery

Cardiology

Certified Nurse Anesthetists

Certified Nurse Midwives

Child Psychiatry

Clinical Genetics

Marianne E. Dubard-Gault, M.D.

Clinical Pathology

Colon/Rectal Surgery

Critical Care Medicine/Pulmonary Disease

George P. Pappas, M.D.

Dermatology

Diagnostic Radiology

Ear, Nose and Throat

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Family Medicine

Family Nurse Practitioners

Gastroenterology

General Surgery

Gynecologic Oncology

Hand Surgery

Hematology/Oncology

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Ellyn M. Lee, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine

Neonatal Nurse Practitioners

Nephrology

Neurology

Neurosurgery

Obesity Medicine

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Ophthalmology

Orthopedic Surgery

Pain Medicine

Pediatric Endocrinology

Allison S. Laroche, M.D.

Pediatric General Surgery

Robert L. Weinsheimer, M.D.

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

- Frank G. Bell, M.D.

Pediatric Nephrology

Sonal S. Avasare, M.D.

Pediatric Neurology

Pediatric Ophthalmology

K. David Epley, M.D.

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Pediatrics (General)

Pediatric Urology

Devon C. Snow-Lisy, M.D.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy

Peg Maas, PT

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Podiatry

Psychiatry

Radiation Oncology

Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility

Rheumatology

Skin Cancer

Sleep Medicine

Skin Cancer

Sleep Medicine

Sports Medicine (Surgical/Orthopedic)

Thoracic Surgery

Transgender Health

Urgent Care

Cindy L. Bowers, M.D.

Urogynecology

Urology

Vascular/Interventional Radiology

Vascular Surgery

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Whether you require an in-person visit or want to consult a doctor virtually, you have options at Providence Swedish. Contact Swedish Primary Care to schedule an appointment with a primary care provider. You can also connect virtually with your provider to review your symptoms, provide instruction and follow up as needed. And with Swedish ExpressCare Virtual you can receive treatment in minutes for common conditions such as colds, flu, urinary tract infections, and more. You can use our provider directory to find a specialist or primary care physician near you.

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