Summary

Dr. Donna Apolinario specializes in internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine, bringing three decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine and has been caring for patients for 31 years. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive internal medicine care while also offering specialized comfort care for patients with serious illnesses. Dr. Apolinario is fluent in English.

Dr. Apolinario practices at Saint Clare Hospital and provides services through Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care in University Place and Lakewood, Washington. She has particular experience treating patients with lung cancer and various stages of chronic kidney disease. Her hospice and palliative medicine training enables her to focus on improving quality of life and providing compassionate care during challenging times. Apolinario works closely with patients and families to manage complex medical conditions with dignity and comfort.
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Quick Facts

  • 31 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Donna Aliga Apolinario has 2 locations

Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care

2901 Bridgeport Way WUniversity Place, WA 98466

Saint Clare Hospital

11315 Bridgeport Way SwLakewood, WA 98499

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Donna Aliga Apolinario

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Assurant Health
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Donna Aliga Apolinario has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Donna Aliga Apolinario has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hospice & Palliative Med (internal Med)
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Palliative Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Dr. Donna Aliga Apolinario holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Apolinario's NPI number is 1376638627.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Donna Apolinario's office located?
Dr. Donna Apolinario's office is located at 2901 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA, 98466.
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