Care Providers
Neeti Choudhury, MD
Internal Medicine
I enjoy gardening, traveling, spending time with my two daughters. Professionally, I like to explore women's health issues, hypertension and diabetes.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I believe that open communication between patients and physicians is important. I like to develop long-relationships with my patients using a teamwork approach.
- Medical Degree: Gauhati Medical College
- Residency: University of Wisconsin Medical School
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Jennifer Creaser, ARNP, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
I am originally from Idaho and enjoy exploring the Puget Sound area with my husband, friends and family. I enjoy reading, listening to music, cooking, traveling and outdoor activities such as hiking, horseback riding and golf. I am continuing to improve my Spanish.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I am naturally drawn to Family Practice because I have the opportunity to care for people from infancy to the geriatric period of their lives. I believe I have the responsibility to patients, to promote health and the ability to prevent disease through support and education. My goal is to work together with patients to achieve a common goal of health and balance in their lives.
- Degree: University of Washington
- Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center
Bryna Dunaway, PA-C
Physician Assistant
I grew up in a small town on the Oregon Coast, went to school in Washington, D.C., and now love living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In my spare time I enjoy making health food that doesn't taste like health food, backpacking, hiking, and spending time with my friends and family.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I believe in treating the whole person and remembering to look for what is right with my patients, as well as what is wrong. I encourage my patients to be active participants in their healthcare and I especially enjoy caring for adolescents, patients with diabetes, and patients with cervical dysplasia.
- PA Program: The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
- Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant
Maura Glynn-Thami, MD
Family Practice with Obstetrics
I have practiced in the Seattle area since 1988 and have been a faculty member of a UW-affiliated family practice residency program since 1993. At work, I am particularly interested in the health care of women, children and adolescents.
I enjoy working with people from many different backgrounds. I speak French and am learning Spanish.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, as well as reading, writing, cooking and learning about computers.
Patient Care Philosophy:
All patients deserve to be treated with respect and competence. My goal is to work with the patient to meet his or her health care needs.
- Medical Degree: University of Washington
- Residency: Oregon Health Sciences University
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice
Thomas Hei, MD
Family Practice
The most enjoyable aspect of family medicine for me is the opportunity to care for people of all ages and backgrounds. I strive to achieve a cooperative relationship with my patients where education and sharing of information are important. My wife and I love to travel, play golf and tennis, and just spending time with our children.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I believe quality care comes from partnering with the patient, his or her family, and the physician. I strive to help patients make health care decisions that will best meet their various needs and lifestyles.
- Medical Degree: University of California, Los Angeles
- Residency: Valley Medical Center, Renton
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice
Lucy Hwang, MD Family Practice with Obstetrics
Although a Seattle native, I am still discovering how wonderful it is to live here with my husband and dog. I also enjoy cooking for friends, skiing, rollerblading and reading.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I find the opportunity to cultivate relationships with families and individuals over their lifetimes very fulfilling. I strive to provide a comfortable setting for patients to discuss how we can reach their healthcare goals.
- Medical Degree: Boston University
- Residency: University of Washington Family Medicine
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice
Deborah Katz, MNS, RD, CDE, CD
Nutrition
As I Registered Dietician, I enjoy working with people of all ages and at all stages of life, from pregnancy to the unique needs of older patients. I am especially interested in how the foods we eat reflect who we are.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I believe that patients can play an active role in regaining and maintaining their health by making food choices that are compatible with both their lifestyle and specific nutritional needs.
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Washington (Food Science and Nutrition)
- Graduate Degree: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (Clinical Nutrition)
- Certifications: Registered, American Dietetics Association; Certified, Washington State Department of Health
Peter McGough, MD
Family Practice
I enjoy traveling, sunny days and the outdoors, reading, baseball and being with my wife and two children.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I work as a partner with my patients to optimize their health, and serve as a resource and guide to navigate increasingly complex health information. My other professional interests include teaching health care policy and medical ethics.
- Medical Degree: University of Southern California
- Residency: Providence Medical Center, Seattle
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice
Anne Platzner, MD Family Practice with Obstetrics
After spending many years in New England and Southern California, I settled in the Seattle area in 1995. My husband and I enjoy the great Northwest outdoors, especially hiking, sea kayaking, and gardening.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I strive to achieve a balance between the science and art of medicine, taking advantage of the innovations modern medicine has to offer while not losing sight of the importance of being a good listener and healthcare advocate.
- Medical Degree: Albany Medical College, NY
- Residency: University of Washington
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice
Pamela Yung, MD
Family Practice with Obstetrics
I enjoy spending time with my husband and family. We often spend free time exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, traveling and cooking.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I enjoy working with patients to determine their unique, individual health care goals. Being able to share knowledge through good communication is very important for patients to attain the information they need to make the best health care decisions.
- Medical Degree: Loyola University, Chicago
- Residency: University of Missouri, Kansas City
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice