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Biography: Rajiv Sethi, MD, currently serves as the executive medical director of the Center of Neurosciences and Spine at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. This includes leadership of the spine program, which employs spinal surgeons across five hospitals in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Sethi has trained complex spine fellows from America's best neurosurgery and orthopedic programs. He is also a clinical professor at the University of Washington, specializing in health systems research in the Program of Health Economics and Outcomes Methodology in the schools of medicine and public health. Prior to beginning medical school at Harvard, Dr. Sethi was a Fulbright Scholar in the field of public health.Dr. Sethi has been actively involved in the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), serving on its Board of Directors, as past chair of the Safety and Value committee and recent chair of the Program committee, as well as on the adult deformity, research grant, IMAST, website and worldwide conference committees and multiple task forces. His research around team strategies and multidisciplinary protocols to enhance safety in spinal deformity surgery has led to numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts and podium presentations as well invited visiting professorships in the US and abroad. He has published two textbooks focusing on value-based care in spine care delivery and spine safety protocols.Dr. Sethi's research has been awarded major nominations including the Whitecloud Award by the SRS for best research paper and the Mary McClinton Award for Patient Safety in the United States. His work on the Seattle Spine Team approach and the use of the Toyota Production System to model safety and appropriateness in spine care have led to the designation of ``centers of excellence`` by American purchasers of health care and the introduction of value-based principles to American spine care.Dr. Sethi is fluent in several languages and enjoys cycling, music and spending time with family.

Biography: *Accepting new patients, however, there is a waitlist. Please call Concierge Medicine, (206) 341-1557, for additional information.Brandon Auerbach, MD, MPH, is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in primary care, nutrition and adult weight management. He practices as part of the Virginia Mason Concierge Medicine program. _x000D_ Dr. Auerbach has written a number of scientific publications, and is particularly interested in nutrition and ``food as medicine.`` _x000D_ When not busy practicing medicine, Dr. Auerbach enjoys tennis, rock climbing, and Lego building with his son.

Biography: Alvin Ngan, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. He specializes in total ankle replacement, foot and ankle deformity, reconstructive surgery, arthroscopic ankle surgery, and foot and ankle trauma surgery. He holds special medical interest in foot and ankle arthritis, reconstructive surgery and total ankle replacement (TAR) surgery.Dr. Ngan treats his patients as he would wish to be treated, speaks to patients on a personal level and encourages second opinions. A Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, he enjoys both the technological and artistic aspects of surgery. He finds it gratifying to be able to use his skills to restore function and mobility and keep his patients moving.Away from work, he enjoys playing and recording music, guitar, photography and food.

Biography: Soheila Hedayati, MD, is a board-certified internal and geriatric medicine physician offering primary care for adults. She is also involved in medical student and medical resident education.Away from work, Dr. Hedayati likes spending time with family and friends, and engaging in outdoor activities and travel.

Care Philosophy: His favorite aspect of patient care is surgery, but he thinks it is of utmost importance that patients have an adequate understanding of their issues, expected outcome and prognosis.

Biography: Eileen Bailey, MD, FACP, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who enjoys caring for medically complex patients of all ages, with special medical interest in women's health. Her areas of expertise include general internal medicine, preventive medicine, geriatrics, women's health, cardiology and treatment of anxiety and depression. A concierge medicine physician, Dr. Bailey loves meeting new people and building strong bonds with her patients. She does this by finding common connections, and ensuring that her patients feel listened to, understood and cared for. Achieving positive outcomes for formerly ill patients and getting them back to their lives makes her feel wonderful.When not busy practicing medicine, Dr. Bailey enjoys hiking, skiing and gardening.

Biography: Paul Kassab, MD, FACP, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who handles the spectrum of illnesses that affect adults. He diagnoses and helps treat chronic illness. He promotes health, helps prevent disease and handles whatever problems a patient brings, no matter how common or rare. He especially enjoys solving puzzling diagnostic situations where severe illnesses strike at the same time. His other medical interests include teaching resident physicians, bioethics and exploring how the Mediterranean diet affects general health.As part of the Virginia Mason Concierge Medicine program, Dr. Kassab loves the connections he makes with his patients and enjoys being able to give his all to each patient, every day.Dr. Kassab is a former executive council member with the Washington chapter of the American College of Physicians. He was named a Top Doctor by Seattle Metropolitan magazine.Away from work, Dr. Kassab enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, skiing, hiking, biking and swimming in the Mediterranean sea, which he visits every year. He loves the arts, especially the opera, ballet and musical theater.

Biography: Dr. Michael Ingraham, MD is a Hospitalist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Michael Ingraham, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.