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Diana Huang, MD

Diana Huang, MD, practices general primary care for all ages in Seattle, WA, with special areas of focus in women's health, obesity medicine, and care for those who identify as transgender and gender diverse.

Specialty

  • Family Physician

Current Practice

  • Family Physician, Swedish Downtown Primary Care

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh (BS in Bioengineering and Neuroscience)
  • Temple University School of Medicine (MD and Masters of Arts in Urban Bioethics)
  • Swedish Family Medicine - First Hill (Residency, Family Medicine)

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Family Medicine
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • American Medical Association
  • Obesity Medicine Association

Career Highlights and Accolades

  • She was awarded the designation of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians for distinguished service to family medicine, including contributions to the Washington Family Physician journal and commitment to teaching University of Washington medical students.
  • Women's Health: Dr. Huang enjoys caring for women's health needs throughout the lifespan including counseling to prevent or achieve pregnancy, contraception, and menopausal hormonal replacement therapy when appropriate.
  • Obesity Medicine: Dr. Huang has undergone additional training for Board Certification in Obesity Medicine to help best serve her patients impacted by obesity and its related health effects. She strives to provide compassionate and evidence-based treatment including medications when appropriate, with a focus on health, not size or a number on the scale.
  • Transgender Medicine: Dr. Huang provides gender-affirming care to patients including hormone therapy, letters of support for surgery, and connection to resources as relevant to the patient's goals. She is committed to ongoing education in this evolving field to ensure safe and evidence-based treatment for her patients.

Personal Life

  • When she's not in the office, she loves being a mom and spending time with her husband Johnny, their dog, and family in the Seattle area. She enjoys spending time outside, eating good food, reading, and listening to podcasts. She also donates her time and money to organizations addressing inequities in our society.
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