Every year, we ask a few of Seattle’s Top Doctors what led them to medicine, what they wish patients knew, and how healthcare is changing. These interviews are part of Seattle magazine’s annual Top Doctors feature, created with Castle Connolly. Those responsibilities take time away from direct patient care, which is the most rewarding part of what I do. The most rewarding part of my job is the long-term relationships I have built with my patients. Being able to care for people over many years and through different stages of their lives is an incredible privilege.