Infectious Disease

Rachel Bender Ignacio, MD, MPH

Director, UW Positive Research

Rachel A. Bender Ignacio, MD, MPH, is a physician-scientist specializing in infectious diseases with a focus on HIV/AIDS management, prevention, and associated comorbidities. She treats patients with HIV infection, providing comprehensive primary care, HIV-associated malignancies, tuberculosis and herpesvirus co-infections in HIV, general infectious diseases, and infections in solid organ transplant recipients. Her patient populations include adults living with HIV, those at risk for HIV acquisi

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Infectious Diseases (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (MD, Global Health, 2008)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Internal Medicine, 2011)
Fellowship: University of Washington (Infectious Diseases, 2015)
Master's: University of Washington School of Public Health (MPH, Epidemiology, 2014)

Years in Practice

18+ years

Peer Recognition

University of Washington — Robert W. Anderson Endowed Chair
University of Washington — Fialkow Scholar Award
University of Washington — Chair of Medicine Scholar Award
University of Washington — Outstanding Research Mentor of the Year
University of Washington — New Investigator Award

Recognition & Leadership

Leadership Roles

Director, UW Positive Research (DAIDS-affiliated clinical research site)
Director, Fred Hutch COVID-19 Clinical Research Center, 2020–2024

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Infectious Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Travel MedicineHIV/AIDSTuberculosisHepatitis CHepatitis BAntimicrobial StewardshipSepsis & Critical Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health PlansAspirus Health Plan

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Washington Medicine
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Harborview Medical Center

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Conditions Dr. Ignacio treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Ignacio accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Rachel Bender Ignacio's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 43 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Ignacio practice?

Rachel Bender Ignacio practices in Seattle, WA with hospital affiliations including University of Washington Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and Harborview Medical Center.

What does Dr. Ignacio specialize in?

Rachel Bender Ignacio is a board-certified infectious disease specialist with focus areas in Clinical Infectious Disease.

How long has Dr. Ignacio been practicing?

Rachel Bender Ignacio has 18+ years of clinical experience in infectious disease.

What is Dr. Ignacio's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine (MD, Global Health, 2008); Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (Internal Medicine, 2011); Fellowship: University of Washington (Infectious Diseases, 2015).