Nephrologists Accepting First Health in Washington
6 verified nephrologists in Washington accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Transplant Nephrology, Dialysis & ESRD, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Common hospital affiliations include UW Medical Center-Montlake, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, and Olympic Medical Center.


Nicolae Leca, MD
Professor of Medicine, University of Washington; Medical Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation; Medical Director, UW Medicine Transplant Institute
Nephrology
Seattle, WA30+ years97+ pubs


Anne Pesenson, MD
Transplant Nephrologist
Nephrology
Seattle, WA20+ years8+ pubs


Katherine Tuttle, MD
Executive Director for Research, Providence Health Care; Academic Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Washington
Nephrology
Spokane, WA15+ years662+ pubs


Andrew Weiss, MD
Nephrology
Federal Way, WA20+ years


Annemarie Dooley, MD
Nephrology
Bellevue, WA20+ years2+ pubs


Oliver Tai, MD
Medical Director, Dialysis Center
Nephrology
Everett, WA20+ years
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these nephrologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these nephrologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a nephrologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Transplant Nephrology, Dialysis & ESRD, and Chronic Kidney Disease. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.