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Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Catherine Smith Damey, MD)
Specializes in: Family Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine (2000)
Professional interests include: anxiety, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), reproductive health, and more.
4540 Union Bay Place Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105

Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus, Swedish Health Services, Swedish First Hill Campus and SELECT REHABILITATION LLC.

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Office Locations

4540 Union Bay Place Northeast
Seattle, WA 98105
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Some issues Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are mental and physical illnesses that impact behavior, emotions, and thoughts about eating, food, body appearance, and weight. These disorders are characterized by preoccupations with food and physical size, resulting in dramatic lifestyle changes and adverse health effects. In the past, eating disorders were often diagnosed using BMI (body mass index), or by assessing someone's weight. Eating disorders specialists now recognize that eating disorders may occur in people of all sizes. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder (BED).

Anorexia nervosa, frequently referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. Those with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight and may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a healthy amount of it. This results in symptoms such as abnormally low BMI, vitamin deficiency, fatigue, fainting, and amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women). Anorexia may cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). Left untreated, anorexia can lead to organ failure, brain damage, and even death.

Bulimia nervosa, typically called bulimia, is a disorder where people binge (eat large quantities of food) and purge the food that they just consumed by vomiting, laxative abuse, fasting, or excessive exercise. This behavior is usually motivated by a feeling of powerlessness over eating and a fear of weight gain or desire for weight loss. Bulimia can occur in underweight, normal weight, and overweight people. Symptoms of bulimia include acid reflux, intestinal distress, dehydration from purging, amenorrhea, and dental erosion from vomiting. Some people with bulimia have swollen parotid glands (salivary glands near the cheeks) and red scars and marks on the backs of their knuckles. Electrolyte imbalance from bulimia can be particularly severe and may lead to heart attack or stroke.

Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common eating disorder. People with BED feel that they are unable to control the amount of food they eat and may continue to binge after reaching a point of fullness. BED binges (consuming large amounts of food) are often accompanied by feelings of sadness, guilt, and shame. Symptoms of BED include obesity, acid reflux, weight gain, and dissatisfaction with one's body. People with BED tend to experience cycles of negative emotions and binges. Binges or BED episodes can be provoked by stress, boredom, restrictive dieting, depression, and other triggers.

Other common eating disorders include:

  • Pica, eating things that are not food, such as paper, ice, or soil
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), disinterest in eating and avoidance of food
  • Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED), abnormal eating that does not fall under any disorder

Many people with eating disorders do not consciously develop them, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, it's important to detect and treat eating disorders as early as possible. Treatment for eating disorders can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the disorder and its severity. Treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Sexual Health Issues

Sexual health is a broad and loosely defined term that encompasses several extremely different areas of medicine. Sexual health not only includes physical health related to the act of sex, but also emotional, mental, or identity issues that can interfere with healthy sexuality. Because this scope is so broad, a huge number of health care professionals can accurately say they work in the sexual health specialty. Some of the many varied conditions included in sexual health include intimacy disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive health, LGBTQ issues, and sexual violence.

Sexual intimacy disorders are those that cause problems with the act of sexual intercourse, such as erectile dysfunction or vulvodynia. Erectile dysfunction, the inability to get or maintain an erection hard enough for sexual intercourse, is extremely common. It affects fully half of men over 40 to some degree. It is treated with medications, devices, or surgery. Vulvodynia, burning pain in the vulva that can be made worse with sexal activity, has no known cause. It is treated with oral or topical medications.

Sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS, herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, are bacterial or viral infections that are contagious in the bodily fluids exchanged during sexual contact. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, help prevent the spread of STDs. HIV is a virus that can be caught from an infected person's sexual fluids or blood. When the virus infects the body, it interferes with the immune system and causes the disease known as AIDS. There is no cure, but anti-viral medications can help people with AIDS live a long and healthy life. Herpes is also a virus found in sexual fluids, called HSV-2. It causes blisters that come and go on the genitals. There is no cure for herpes, but anti-virals can minimize outbreaks. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are both bacterial infections. They are extremely common and often have no symptoms. The most common signs of an infection are burning pain and discharge. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be treated with medications.

Reproductive health refers to both contraception and infertility treatment. Contraceptives prevent and plan the timing of pregnancy. Some, such as a vasectomy or tubal ligation, are extremely effective at preventing pregnancy. Others, such as spermicides, are less reliable. Popular contraceptives include condoms, birth control pills, IUDs, and diaphragms. On the other side of reproductive health, infertility is the inability to carry a pregnancy to term after one year of trying. It can be due to problems in either the man or the woman, and both genders are affected equally. In total, about 15% of the population suffer from infertility. Infertility treatments include medications and surgery.

Gay and transgender people have a few specific health care needs that may sometimes fall under the sexual health umbrella. First, many LGBT people still face discrimination from healthcare providers, so providing supportive and appropriate care is an issue. Because of social attitudes surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity, many gay and transgender people struggle with their identities. Rates of depression, substance abuse, and suicide are all higher in this group. Providing mental health support and counseling to those in transition is critical. Finally, transgender patients who are undergoing gender affirmation require sensitive medical health care, including surgical and hormonal treatment.

Sexual violence can be defined as any unwanted or non-consensual sexual activity. It ranges from sexual harassment to touching to rape. It affects women more than men and is widespread: 1 in 4 women report being victims of sexual violence at the hands of a partner, and as many as 1 in 3 girls report their first sexual contact as being violent. Sexual violence has lasting physical and emotional consequences for victims, but educating both girls and boys can prevent violence. Care for those who have endured sexual violence includes counseling and mental health support, medical care, and legal support.

Sexuality is more than a reproductive requirement -- it is a form of expression and identity. Sexual health blends all these aspects of experience together and helps people lead sexually fulfilling lives.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA during 2013 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 358
preventive care 40
vaccines 40

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 27
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 147
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 26
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 36
High Cholesterol 23
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 17
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA during 2014 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 388
preventive care 57
vaccines 57

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 25
Female 152
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 159
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 26
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 37
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 7
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 14
Dementia 7
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA during 2015 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 336
preventive care 91
vaccines 91

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 42
Female 254
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 258
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 136
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 46
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 32
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA during 2016 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 355
preventive care 90
vaccines 90

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 20
Female 128
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 128
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 36
High Cholesterol 26
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 14
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA during 2017 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 332
preventive care 64
vaccines 64

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 32
Female 138
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 147
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 36
High Cholesterol 25
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 11
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA during 2018 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 347
preventive care 48
vaccines 48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 138
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 142
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 34
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 16
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 319
preventive care 46
vaccines 24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 34
Female 132
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 23
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 37
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 15
Dementia 7
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA during 2020 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 208
preventive care 14
vaccines 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 125
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 130
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 31
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 15
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA during 2021 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 230
preventive care 11
vaccines 11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 129
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, depression, hypertension and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 27
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 15
Dementia 8
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA during 2022 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 260
preventive care 11
vaccines 11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 26
Female 121
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 129
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 12
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 322

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 35
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 142
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 12
Dementia 0
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Seattle, WA were preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit 314
preventive care 47
vaccines 45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 143
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 150
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 44
85 and over 11
Less than 65 8
65 to 74 91

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 36
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1
Diabetes 14
Atrial Fibrillation 7
Cancer 10
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2000. She completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2000)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center
Providence
Swedish Cherry Hill Campus
Swedish Health Services
Swedish First Hill Campus
SELECT REHABILITATION LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Humana PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
Humana PPO
Wellcare Medicare (HMO)
CIGNA PPO
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
TriWest
TRICARE
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
United Healthcare PPO
Providence
Humana HMO
First Health
WellPoint
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Aetna Medicare PPO
Carelon PPO
Ambetter Cascade Care
Premera
Evernorth PPO
Seven Corners
First Choice PPO
Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 899 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-01
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Catherine Smith is a wonderful doctor and I feel lucky to be one of her patients. She is kind, respectful, I never feel rushed when I see her and always get my concerns and questions answered. She is extremely responsive when I have an urgent medical request. She is very knowledgeable and I feel I am in the best hands with her. I feel I have a good partnership with her. She also is a very good listener which is really important that a patient feels heard. What I also appreciate is that she runs a tight ship. I have been to other clinics where I wait sometimes up to 30 minutes to be seen, that has never happened with Dr. Smith in all these years I have seen her. She also has a very pleasant personality. I could go on and on but you get the picture that I am extremely pleased with the care I receive from her.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-17
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I rarely give all 10's or 100% on reviews for anyone or anything, as there's almost always room for improvement. In this case I make an exception, as Dr. Catherine Smith is an exemplary physician and her team equally so. I feel Incredibly lucky to have a physician who Is an exceptional listener, assesses and prescribes the right treatment in a timely manner, has the best Interest of her patients In mind, and manages this all efficiently within our complex healthcare system. I refer her to colleagues and friends often. I will say that the whole office provides great customer service, gets patients in on time without long waits, and communicates effectively. Thank you!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-24
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I love my primary care physician Dr. Catherine Smith. She is one of the best physicians I had. She is very thorough, a great listener, always prepared when we meet and up to date on my health or any issues we want to address. I feel I am in the best hands with Dr. Catherine Smith. I am also very happy with the entire team, front desk, assistants, etc. If I have urgent issues they always come through for me and assist me. My experience with this provider and team has always been very good and that is why I have been going to this clinic for over 34 years now. Feeling blessed to have found them 34 years ago.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-09
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I have been going to Dr. Smith for many (I believe close to 20) years and have always been impressed with her positive attitude, her genuine concern for my health and well being and her honesty in discussing my medical situation. She always listens to my concerns and gives me straight answers. Dr. Smith is well informed and interested in what I have to say. And at the same time has a great sense of humor.She Is the reason I started seeing a doctor on a regular basis In my fifties and continue to look forward to our visits In my seventies.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-14
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Dr Smith has been my physician for almost 14 years, through pregnancies, life changes, good periods and hard periods. She is the most thoughtful, thorough, mindful, empathetic provider I have ever encountered in my experience with primary care providers. I feel as though she treats patients holistically and so carefully. She is extraordinary! My only qualm is the amount of time it takes to get an appointment for a check-up. She was booked out several months, but that is understandable given how in-demand she must be!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-16
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Dr. Smith is always very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. She knows my medical history and is always interested in hearing any concerns I may have. She offers excellent advice on any medical issues that we discuss. She advises me on any areas I may be concerned about such as diet and exercise. She always gives honest and straight forward answers to all of my questions.Dr. Smith Is the reason I started scheduling annuial checkups many years ago and the reason I look forward to our visits.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-03
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Dr. Smith has been such a crucial component, for years now, with helping me live with a condition that affects my day to day life. She is kind, patient, and listens to me and my needs at each visit. She is compassionate and understanding, and I have never felt judged by her when sharing my symptoms, needs, concerns, etc. I am so grateful for her help at each visit whether it is helping with paperwork, discussing plan of care, or offering support. Thank you so much, Dr. Smith.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-11
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I had a question about a rash which resembled shingles which I had in the past. I had received the 2 vaccines for shingles in the past year, but I'm also going to give some care giving to my grandson who is expected to be born this coming January. She examined my rash/bites and was able to determine it was not shingles. She also gave me additional information regarding any possible exposure to mother or child if it was shingles.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-02-18
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I was very grateful that Dr. Catherine Smith gave me enough time to address the 3 issues I came In for. She took my concerns very seriously and gave me several urgent referrals to further address my issues with the appropriate specialists. She was very warm, kind, caring and thorough. I also appreciated the extensive written referral info which made my follow up calls for other appts much easier. She was great!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-21
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I have been seeing Dr. Smith for well over a decade and she continues to be a stellar provider. Not only is she kind and empathetic, she looks for the cause rather than treating the symptom. More, she's a trustworthy advocate for care outside her clinic. She's referred me to specialists and has taken the time to collaborate with them when necessary. Dr. Smith sets the bar for healthcare professionals.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $8,069 Patient Management - Data Connectivity Solutions
$2,524 		Information Management Tools
$748 		Resolute
$744 		Catheters
$482
$3,571
Astellas Pharma US Inc $203 XOSPATA
$203
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $4,000
Travel and Lodging $2,679
Food and Beverage $1,593

Biography

Dr. Catherine Damey's area of specialization is family medicine. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. These areas are among her clinical interests: alcohol abuse, depression, and nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Dr. Damey is affiliated with Providence, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus, and Swedish First Hill Campus. HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Damey accepts. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Seattle, WA. She attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine. She trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington for residency.

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