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Kathy J Thomas, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
I was born in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, and I went to college and medical school in that state. I moved to Seattle in 1996 for residency. My husband and I have two children and live in the Laurelhurst neighborhood. I'm a board member of one of Seattle's public schools, and I love to teach medical graduate students.
About my practice
I knew I wanted to be a physician from an early age. I decided on family medicine so I could care for families over many years. I spent the first part of my career in the community health system, and I believe family medicine doctors have a unique ability to approach health from a holistic view. I chose this organization for its work-life balance and the easier access for patients to services they need. I feel fortunate to work with such generous colleagues, who are willing to step in and provide assistance and advice that enables patients to get the best care. In this system, patients have less wasted time and health care costs for repetitive tests because we work together as a group. I believe that health care is a right. All patients deserve respect and have their concerns heard. I love seeing patients in all stages of life, and my special focus is women's health and geriatric.
How I thrive
I exercise three to four times per week, and read every night. I allow myself to rest when I need to rest. My family is what motivates and inspires me, and I love to play with my kids. Our family loves to travel, and Hawaii is a favorite destination, as we have family on Maui. The beach is our favorite place, and we would spend most of the summer there if we could.
My office
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Capitol Hill Main Building
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
- 206-326-2785
- Main Number
- 1-800-562-6300 (toll free)
- Main Number
- 206-326-3000
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
University Of Pennsylvania Health SystemBoard 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
Swedish Medical Center-First Hill CampusResidency
Swedish Medical Center-First Hill CampusJoined Kaiser Permanente
2020Provider ID
031978License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1073737839Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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12/10/2025