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Birgit H Grimlund, MD
I speak: German, English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
I was born to a German-American family in Germany, and raised in Washington State and Iowa. After college on the East Coast, I returned to my family and the mountains. I am married with a teenage son. My whole family is passionate about the outdoors, and we enjoy backpacking and skiing together. I am active in my son's school and sports activities, and strongly believe that outdoor exercise is critical for the emotional and physical well-being of our children, and all of us. I was recently called a cheerleader for preventive health.
About my practice
I strongly considered teaching, but in the end, chose medicine due to my interest in women's health and preventative care. I found that primary care is the perfect blend of both. After completing my residency for this organization, I spent a few years working elsewhere. That made me realize just how special Kaiser Permanente is in terms of its collaboration between primary care physicians and specialists. I cannot imagine finding a more dedicated group of people to work with. My specialties are women's health, LGBTQ care, maternity medicine and geriatrics. In addition to English, I speak German.
How I thrive
I enjoy backpacking, skiing and hiking, and am active in the climbing team booster club. I love to travel, and enjoy reading, gardening and spending time with family and friends. I stay emotionally sane and physically strong with an active vinyasa yoga practice several days per week. This allows me to stay fit to backpack and ski.
My office
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Northgate Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 206-302-1283
- Main number
- 206-302-1200
- Main number
- 206-302-1300
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
University of WashingtonBoard certification
Family Medicine
American Board of Family MedicineTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Internship
GH RESResidency
GH RESJoined Kaiser Permanente
2015Provider ID
006971License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1336348622Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
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08/22/2025