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3 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Shingo Chihara, MD, specializes in general infectious diseases, travel medicine, medical microbiology, non-tuberculosis mycobacteria and caring for patients with HIV. Dr. Chihara enjoys working in an area of medicine where patients improve with intervention. He also enjoys the detective work often required to arrive at a diagnosis. For Dr. Chihara, all care must be individualized. All patients have different values, goals of care and health histories which must be considered when developing a plan of care. He finds it gratifying to help patients along during their healing process. Away from work, Dr. Chihara enjoys cycling, baseball, and spending time with his wife and children.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 33 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Infectious Diseases, Rush University Medical Center and John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, 2008; Medical Microbiology, University of Utah, 2009
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 8 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Shingo Chihara has 2 locationsVirginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way
33501 1st Way S.Federal Way, WA 98003 Tel: (206) 341-0846
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
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 9th AveSeattle, WA 98101 Tel: (206) 341-0846
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Compare with Similar Doctors
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| Shingo Chihara, MD | Dr. Michael Wayne Orzechowski, MD | Dr. Cassandra Simonich | Dr. Nina Devol Russell |
| Infectious Disease | Infectious Disease | Pediatrics | Infectious Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 6 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Federal Way , WA | University Place , WA | Seattle , WA | Seattle , WA |
| Med School: MD, Yamanashi Medical University, Japan, 1999 | Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine | Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Shingo Chihara
Medical Specialties
Shingo Chihara has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Shingo Chihara has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Shingo Chihara holds an active medical license in the state of Washington. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Washington that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Infectious Diseases, Rush University Medical Center and John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, 2008; Medical Microbiology, University of Utah, 2009.
Residency
Completed their residency at Primary Care Internal Medicine Program, University of Connecticut, 2005; Chief medical resident, University of Connecticut Primary Care Internal Medicine Program, 2006.
Medical School
Graduated from MD, Yamanashi Medical University, Japan, 1999.
NPI Number
Shingo Chihara's NPI number is 1205020310.
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- Shingo Chihara is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.
- Where is Shingo Chihara's office located?
- Shingo Chihara's office is located at 33501 1st Way S., Federal Way, WA, 98003.
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