

Neurology
Mariko Kita, MD
Director, Multiple Sclerosis Center
Dr. Mariko Kita is a neurologist specializing in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis, treating conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), spinal demyelination, and concussion. She serves adult patients, particularly those with demyelinating diseases and refractory MS cases requiring advanced immunotherapies. At Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA, where she has practiced since 2000, Dr. Kita directs the Virginia Mason Multiple Sclerosis Center and oversees Neurology Clinical Trials
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Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine (MD, 1994)
- Internship: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Internal Medicine, 1995)
- Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System (Neurology, 1998)
- Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco (Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, 2000)
Years in Practice
30+ years
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Virginia Mason Medical Center
Languages
English
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- https://www.doximity.com/pub/mariko-kita-md
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ46LJ7WrDY
- https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-mariko-kita-yyd78
- https://www.benaroyaresearch.org/about-bri/faculty-scientific-staff/mariko-kita
- https://care.healthline.com/find-care/provider/dr-mariko-kita-1326061748
- https://www.swedish.org/locations/edmonds-campus/neurology
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