
Karen Akasaka DO
Family Practitioner
10400 NE 4TH ST STE 2250 BELLEVUE WA, 98004About
Dr. Karen Akasaka is a family practitioner practicing in BELLEVUE, WA. Dr. Akasaka specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Akasaka possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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- Denise Kraft MD1200 112th Ave Ne Bellevue WA 98004
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1035-116TH AVE NE BELLEVUE WA 98004SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITALl
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE, PO BOX C-5371 SEATTLE WA 98105