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Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD

(Dr. Kenneth Alan Meckler, MD)

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Specializes in: Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology

Tufts University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

Cellnetix Pathology, Pllc
Tukwila, WA 98168

(206) 576-6050

Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD is a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA specializing in clinical pathology and anatomic pathology. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD is affiliated with CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories, Evergreen Health and Mat-Su Regional Medical Center.

Office Locations

1001 Klickitat Way Sw #205
Seattle, WA 98134

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Evergreen Health

12040 Ne 128th Street
Kirkland, WA 98034

(425) 899-2737

(425) 899-2745

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Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Cellnetix Pathology, Pllc
Tukwila, WA 98168

(206) 576-6050

(206) 576-6527

Some issues Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2012 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	18
cytology	97
lab tests	715

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2013 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	26
cytology	80
lab tests	979

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	520

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	809
Black	26
Hispanic	22
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	377
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	114
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2014 were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	57
cytology	68
lab tests	653

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	316
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	746
Black	16
Hispanic	20
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	375
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	102
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2015 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	61
cytology	31
lab tests	755

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	908
Female	1228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1850
Black	72
Hispanic	62
Asian	90
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	984
From 75 to 84	610
85 and over	170
Less than 65	372

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2016 were lab tests and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	24
lab tests	244

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	517
Female	691

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1022
Black	45
Hispanic	33
Asian	71
Other	21
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	624
From 75 to 84	373
85 and over	70
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2017 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	61
cytology	27
lab tests	292

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	754
Female	941

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1453
Black	43
Hispanic	38
Asian	89
Other	61
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	888
From 75 to 84	467
85 and over	137
Less than 65	203

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2018 were lab tests and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	47
lab tests	293

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	521
Female	713

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1021
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	72
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	655
From 75 to 84	353
85 and over	66
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2019 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	37
cytology	35
lab tests	369

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	712
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	55
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	409
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	66
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2020 were lab tests and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	36
lab tests	289

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	32
Hispanic	19
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	64
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2021 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	53
cytology	21
lab tests	299

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	656
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	31
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	391
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	53
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2022 were lab tests and consultation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	13
lab tests	271

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	399
Female	511

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	752
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	54
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	479
From 75 to 84	313
85 and over	55
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2023 were lab tests, consultation and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

consultation	16
cytology	16
lab tests	324

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	710
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	31
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	79
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2023

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA during 2024 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	88

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	28
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD in 2024

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated as a clinical pathologist in Seattle, WA were lab tests, cytology and consultation.

consultation	37
cytology	46
lab tests	428

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD.

**Gender**
Male	406
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	47
Non-Hispanic White	809
Native American / Alaskan Native	2
Hispanic	19
Other	23

**Age**
75 to 84	289
85 and over	77
Less than 65	115
65 to 74	469

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pathology Pathology-Anatomic/Pathology-Clinical and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Pathology Pathology-Anatomic/Pathology-Clinical

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenneth A. Meckler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories

Evergreen Health

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

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Biography

Dr. Kenneth Meckler is a specialist in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology. His areas of expertise include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington, Dr. Meckler attended the University of Washington School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories, and Evergreen Health.