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Cathy Y Kawamoto, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
I was born in Tacoma, Washington, and grew up in Seattle. I completed my medical training at the University of Washington and my residency at Group Health Cooperative. I was excited to be able to work at the Rainier Medical Center after residency, because it is the neighborhood where I grew up. I am currently the medical center's chief, helping to run one of Kaiser Permanente's most diverse clinics in South Seattle. I love working with this diverse population, and taking care of families throughout their lives. I am married and have two daughters. We all live with our cat, kitty.
About my practice
My specialties are women's health, pediatrics and long-term patient care. I joined this organization because I believe in practicing evidence-based medicine and wanted to join an integrated medical practice of specialists and primary care providers. I enjoy working with an excellent team with an emphasis on preventive care and quality management of chronic conditions through great service to our patients. I believe in shared decision making, where my patients and I make health care decisions together to achieve our goals for their health.
How I thrive
I keep myself healthy and motivated by spending time with my family and friends, cooking and enjoying good food and good times together. I also enjoy dancing and reading, and love to be outdoors walking, bicycling, golfing or anything else that gets me moving.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Everett 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
- 425-261-1515
- Main number
- 1-800-422-2844 (toll free)
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
Smokey Point 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
- 360-651-1560
- Information
- 360-651-1550
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
University of Washington School of MedicineBoard 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
Kaiser Permanente Central HospitalResidency
Kaiser Permanente Central HospitalJoined Kaiser Permanente
2025Provider ID
015965License 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)
1083757652Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
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