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Michael Dong Cho, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
This clinician requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. With the Rams having left St. Louis, I am now a committed Seahawks fan. I am happily married with three beautiful children. I care about justice - both here and abroad. I am involved in various charitable endeavors and with my Evangelical church.
About my practice
Improving the lives of patients in substantial and meaningful ways is what inspired me to become a clinician. When I was training in internal medicine, I tied with my wife in voting for the most humanistic resident by my fellow residents and the faculty. At Kaiser Permanente, I enjoy being able to focus on the practice of medicine instead of having to worry about the business of medicine. Caring about the quality of care I give my patients also allows me to practice in a more ethical manner. I try to teach my patients about their disease so they can better understand why I recommend one course of action over another. I try to teach general principles that my patients can apply throughout their lives as they manage their rheumatic condition. Gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and polymyalgia rheumatica are diseases I particularly enjoy treating. I am also comfortable treating a variety of rheumatic diseases. I enjoy developing relationships with my patients as most rheumatic diseases last a lifetime.
How I thrive
I love to travel. Antarctica is my favorite vacation destination. I also enjoy playing basketball. I am a huge proponent of daily healthy habits. I exercise daily for a short amount of time in a high-intensity manner, and have done so since college.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Capitol Hill South 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 Illinois College Of Medicine At ChicagoBoard certification
Rheumatology
American Board of Internal 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
Fellowship
University of Washington Medical CenterInternship
LAC-Olive View-UCLA Medical CenterResidency
LAC-Olive View-UCLA Medical CenterJoined Kaiser Permanente
2020Provider ID
042204License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1013116722Cultural 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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12/08/2025