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Kathleen Alyssa Barnes, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
I was born in New York City but spent my childhood on the New Jersey shore. After dealing with both personal and family illnesses throughout my childhood, I decided to pursue medicine to accompany and serve patients in times of both health and illness. I received my medical education at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, where I studied health policy. Besides my work at Kaiser Permanente, I'm a researcher for the UC San Francisco Center for Excellence in Primary Care, where I focus on improving primary care systems. I like to write and have been published in academic journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine. I'm married to my best friend and life-teammate.
About my practice
I strive to offer patient-centered care. Through supportive listening and clear communication, I help ensure that patients have the education and support they need to make health decisions that reflect their individual needs and preferences. My goal is to be present for my patients, providing support and guidance as they deal with the uncertainty of illness. I'm grateful every day for the role I am allowed to play in each patient's care. In particular, I love developing relationships with patients over time. I also love the diversity I encounter in family medicine as I am able to treat patients of all ages and backgrounds.
How I thrive
My work day starts with 20 minutes of quiet reflection, where I try to focus on what I am grateful for. I try to exercise most days, whether it's jogging, hiking, taking a walk or trying something new! Recently, my husband and I spent five weeks walking the Camino de Santiago, a 1,000-year-old, 500-mile pilgrimage route across northern Spain. I try to stay connected to my local community through my church and by volunteering at social justice-oriented organizations throughout the city. I love to spend time with my friends, whether it's catching a movie or having a game night.
My office
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Burien 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
- Appointments/Information
- 206-630-3000
- Fax
- 206-630-3001
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Harvard Medical SchoolBoard 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 Family Medicine ResidencyResidency
Kaiser Permanente Family Medicine ResidencyJoined Kaiser Permanente
2020Provider ID
047851License 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)
1033451661Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
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12/13/2025