Dr. Lauren Athay, MD | Federal Way, WA | Pediatrics

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Lauren Athay, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who takes care of infants, children and adolescents. She emphasizes the promotion of health and wellness while also treating illnesses and injuries. Her special interests include lactation medicine and childhood obesity prevention and treatment.Dr. Athay has wanted to be a pediatrician since she was a young child and finds her profession very rewarding. Dr. Athay recognizes it "takes a village" to raise a child and truly appreciates the honor of participating in the "village" encompassing each of her patients. She is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of infants, children and adolescents, and takes an evidence-based approach to her practice of medicine.Dr. Athay is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).Dr. Athay spends her spare time with her teen/young adult children and managing a busy household. She enjoys reading, attending musical theater and traveling and is trying to learn how to cook.

4.6

13 Ratings
25 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford, 2009
5 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
5 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 office location
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We love Dr Athay for her empathy, professionalism and her efforts in building a good rapport with my daughter. She truly cares about her patients.

August 20th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Athay is the absolute best- the company is lucky to have her and is the only reason we drive so far to this particular clinic.

April 4th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Athay is an incredible pediatrician. We've been seeing her for over 7 years

February 23rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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My wife brought in our autistic son for the second time, first time Dr Athay never got back to us about our son's growth rate, etc. She proceeded to give my wife direct comments about what kind of father I was and starting giving my wife relationship advice( which has nothing to do with pediactrics) causing drama and arguments in our marriage. I do not recommend her for anything nor would I ever go back.

February 1st, 2017

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Dr. Athay is fantastic with my children! She takes plenty of time to answer all my question. So happy we found her.

April 10th, 2014

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way

33501 1st Way S.Federal Way, WA 98003

Tel: (253) 838-2400

Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 4:00 pm

SunClosed


Dr. Lauren Athay, MD	Dr. Alanna Janine Albano	Dr. Belle Bonita Dalton, MD	SR Fredy David Valero Hernandez
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (13 Ratings)	4 (2 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
	17 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish
Federal Way , WA	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN
Med School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, 2004	Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus	Med School: Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University	Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia
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Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Hartford, 2009

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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, 2004

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What languages does Dr. Lauren Athay speak?: Dr. Lauren Athay speaks English.
Where is Dr. Lauren Athay's office located?: Dr. Lauren Athay's office is located at 33501 1st Way S., Federal Way, WA, 98003.
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