Summary

Dr. Clare Close specializes in urology with nearly four decades of clinical experience serving patients. She earned her medical degree from the University of Washington and completed her internship at Virginia Mason Medical Center in 1990. Dr. Close then finished her residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1994, followed by a fellowship at Seattle Children's Hospital in 1996. With 38 years of dedicated practice, she communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Close practices at Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care in Seattle, Washington, and maintains hospital privileges at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. She focuses on treating conditions such as phimosis and paraphimosis in pediatric patients. Her expertise includes performing specialized diagnostic procedures like uroflowmetry testing and urodynamic evaluations to assess bladder function. Patients have rated her 4.5 out of 5 stars for her compassionate care and clinical expertise.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Seattle Childrens Hospitaltial
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

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Clare Elaine Close, MDDr. Shan Dong, MDDr. Brian James Mcardle, MDDr. Connor Jack Chestnut
UrologyUrologyUrologyUrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
38 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Seattle , WARenton , WATacoma , WASeattle , WA
Med School: University of Washington Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Clare Elaine Close

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna PPO
  • Ambetter Casecade Select
  • Carelon PPO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Evernorth PPO
  • First Choice PPO
  • First Health-Coventry PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Health Net Tricare
  • Health Smart PPO
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Molina Medicare Advantage
  • Premera
  • Premera Medicare Advantage
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Providence Health Plan PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
  • Seven Corners
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Clare Elaine Close has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Clare Elaine Close has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Bladder Issues
  • Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Kidney Stones
  • Overactive Urinary Bladder
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Prostatitis
  • Urethral Obstruction
  • Urologic Emergencies
  • Urologist

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Clare Elaine Close holds expired and inactive medical licenses in the states of Washington and Nevada.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026 and an inactive medical license in the state of Nevada that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Seattle Childrens Hospitaltial in 1996.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Washington in 1994 and University of Washington School of Medicine in 1994.

Internship

Completed their internship at Virginia Mason Medical Center in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Washington in 1988 and University of Washington School of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Clare Elaine Close's NPI number is 1346308947.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Clare Close affiliated with?
Clare Close is affiliated with Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center.
Does Clare Close accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Clare Close accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Clare Close accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Clare Close has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Clare Close speak?
Clare Close speaks English.
Where is Clare Close's office located?
Clare Close's office is located at 1101 Madison St Ste 800, Seattle, WA, 98104.

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