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Linda S. Mihalov, MD, FACOG

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Linda S. Mihalov, MD, FACOG

Physician, Fred Hutch
Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine

Specialty:

Gynecology

South Lake Union Clinic
Fred Hutch at UW Medical Center - Montlake

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“My goal is to listen, get to know you and understand what is important to you as an individual. I believe that every patient should feel heard and understood.”

— Dr. Mihalov

What drives you as a clinician?

I want to honor people with gynecologic problems by giving them respectful attention, regardless of age, gender or condition. One of my primary interests as a gynecologist has been menopause and post-menopausal conditions, because these areas are frequently overlooked — or given minimal attention — yet can have a significant impact on a person’s life and well-being. Over the years, I have enjoyed working with many patients who have had cancer. In my experience, what they appreciated was honest, clear information, a compassionate attitude and referrals to specialists and institutions they can trust, and that’s the approach I bring to my practice at Fred Hutch.

What’s it like to work with you?

My patients have shared with me that I am warm, caring and empathetic. During our consultations, I want to help you understand the nature of your situation so that you can make the choices that are best for you personally. My goal is to listen, get to know you and understand what is important to you as an individual. I believe that every patient should feel heard and understood.

Provider Background

Area of Clinical Practice
Gynecologic conditions associated with cancer or cancer treatment

I am a board-certified gynecologist and certified menopause practitioner with expertise in minimally invasive surgery. At Fred Hutch, I specialize in treating patients with gynecologic conditions that may result from cancer or cancer treatment. Throughout my 40-year career, my research interests have included the gynecological aspects of care for transgender people as well as medications for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.

Diseases Treated

Gynecologic Cancer

Languages

English

Education, Experience and Certifications

Undergraduate Degree
University of Illinois

Medical Degree
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Residency
University of Washington, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Board Certification
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1986, American Board of Internal Medicine

Other
Certified Menopause Practitioner, North American Menopause Society

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