Dr. Yongdong Zhao, MD

Dr. Yongdong Zhao is a rheumatologist with nearly three decades of experience treating complex inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. He earned his medical degree from Peking University Health Science Center and completed his residency training at Community Medical Center. With 29 years of clinical practice, Dr. Zhao brings extensive expertise to the diagnosis and management of rheumatologic disorders. He provides care in English for patients seeking specialized treatment.

Dr. Zhao practices at Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, Washington, and maintains an affiliation with Community Medical Center Inc. His clinical focus includes treating juvenile dermatomyositis and other muscle inflammation conditions like polymyositis and dermatomyositis. He also manages bone infections such as osteomyelitis. Dr. Zhao utilizes comprehensive diagnostic approaches including metabolic panels, calcium blood tests, and MRI imaging to evaluate and monitor his patients' conditions.