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Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD

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(Vinod Doreswamy, MD)

(551 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Allergy & Immunology and Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

Mysore Medical College (1994)

Professional interests include: milk allergy, autoimmune diseases, seasonal allergies, and more.

904 7th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 329-1760

Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD is an allergist in Seattle, WA specializing in adult allergy & immunology and pediatric allergy & immunology. He graduated from Mysore Medical College in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence, Swedish Edmonds Campus, The Polyclinic, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus, Swedish First Hill Campus and Optum.

Office Locations

904 7th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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1448 NW Market Street Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98107

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9709 3rd Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98115

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Some issues Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)

Also known as allergy shots, subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy is a treatment in which gradually increasing doses of an allergen are injected under the skin. An allergen is a substance that can bring about an allergic reaction. Pollen, dust mites, and pet dander are the most common examples of these substances. When patients receive an allergy shot, their body produces "blocking" antibodies that decrease the immune system's sensitivity to an allergen, thus reducing their symptoms.

Before treatment is begun, patients and their doctors first have to identify different factors that trigger their symptoms. Then, skin tests are done to confirm which substances cause allergic reactions. Blood tests may be performed as well, but they are typically not necessary.

There are two phases to subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy: a build-up phase and a maintenance phase. The build-up phase lasts three to six months, during which patients receive shots with increasing amounts of the allergens once or twice a week. When the effective dose is reached, the maintenance phase begins and may continue for up to five years.

Although allergy shots are the longest-lasting and most effective allergy treatment available, they are not for everyone. If patients have heart problems, high blood pressure, or severe asthma, they should not be given allergy shots. The injections are generally safe, but they may have a little swelling at the injection site, which is normal. Rarely, severe shock-like reactions, called anaphylaxis, can also occur. Patients will likely be required by their doctor to stay for half an hour after their shot, so in the event of an anaphylactic reaction, it can be treated immediately.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

complete blood count

exhaled nitric oxide test

lab tests

minimally invasive procedures

percutaneous allergy test

phlebotomy for lab tests

pneumonia shot

total IgA test

total IgG test

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD performed more blood draw, complete blood count (CBC), exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) test, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, percutaneous allergy test, phlebotomy for lab tests, pneumonia shot, total IgA test, and total IgG test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

By Affordability:

intravenous infusion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Washington, Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA during 2012 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1460
blood draw	14
doctor visit	92
minimally invasive procedures	1460
skin testing	1460

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA during 2013 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1650
blood draw	23
doctor visit	126
minimally invasive procedures	1650
skin testing	1650

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD in 2013

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA during 2014 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2309
blood draw	23
doctor visit	152
immunotherapy	136
injections	136
minimally invasive procedures	2309
skin testing	2309

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD in 2014

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA during 2015 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3192
blood draw	22
doctor visit	182
immunotherapy	151
injections	151
minimally invasive procedures	3008
skin testing	3192

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD in 2015

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA during 2016 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3587
blood draw	38
doctor visit	216
immunotherapy	178
injections	178
lab tests	35
minimally invasive procedures	3587
pulmonary testing	20
skin testing	3587

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD in 2016

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA during 2017 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	2951
blood draw	37
doctor visit	199
immunotherapy	250
injections	250
lab tests	27
minimally invasive procedures	2951
pulmonary testing	42
skin testing	2951

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD in 2017

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA during 2018 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3140
blood draw	40
doctor visit	224
immunotherapy	152
injections	152
lab tests	157
minimally invasive procedures	3140
pulmonary testing	58
skin testing	3140

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	11
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD in 2018

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA during 2019 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3798
blood draw	40
doctor visit	231
immunotherapy	132
injections	132
lab tests	106
minimally invasive procedures	3798
pulmonary testing	76
skin testing	3798

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD in 2019

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA during 2020 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1581
blood draw	45
doctor visit	182
immunotherapy	148
injections	148
lab tests	111
minimally invasive procedures	1581
pulmonary testing	50
skin testing	1581

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD in 2020

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA during 2021 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	3274
blood draw	80
doctor visit	265
immunotherapy	171
injections	171
lab tests	170
minimally invasive procedures	3047
preventive care	13
pulmonary testing	55
skin testing	3274
vaccines	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD in 2021

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, skin testing, allergy testing and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1935
blood draw	110
doctor visit	210
immunotherapy	166
injections	166
lab tests	224
minimally invasive procedures	2074
preventive care	24
pulmonary testing	64
skin testing	1935
vaccines	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD in 2022

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated as an allergist in Seattle, WA were allergy testing, skin testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

allergy testing	2625
blood draw	42
doctor visit	189
immunotherapy	164
injections	164
lab tests	118
minimally invasive procedures	2600
preventive care	18
pulmonary testing	52
skin testing	2625
vaccines	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	130
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and depression.

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	25
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD graduated from Mysore Medical College in 1994. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Mysore Medical College (1994)

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Allergy and Immunology American Board of Pediatrics

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center

Providence

Swedish Edmonds Campus

The Polyclinic

Swedish Cherry Hill Campus

Swedish First Hill Campus

Optum

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 551 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vinod Doreswamy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$121 XOLAIR $121
Boston Scientific Corporation	$118 BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY $118
Pfizer Inc.	$30 CIBINQO $30
Aerocrine, Inc	$13 NIOX VERO DEVICE $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$282

Biography

Dr. Vinod Doreswamy specializes in pediatric allergy & immunology and adult allergy & immunology and practices in Seattle, WA. These areas are among his clinical interests: anaphylaxis, allergic contact dermatitis, and drug allergy. Dr. Doreswamy is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Doreswamy attended Mysore Medical College for medical school. Dr. Doreswamy (or staff) is conversant in Telugu, Spanish, and Kannada. His professional affiliations include Swedish Edmonds Campus, The Polyclinic, and Providence. Optum reports that Dr. Doreswamy is accepting new patients at his office in Seattle, WA.