Dawn M. Taniguchi

Anesthesiology Clinical Services at Harborview provides leading-edge advances in various areas of anesthesia. Our anesthesiologists are experts in the most advanced anesthesiology and pain management options available. Our clinical anesthesia services include preoperative medical/surgical evaluations, general and regional anesthetics, labor epidurals, postoperative pain management, acute care services, moderate/deep sedation services and transplantation anesthesia for liver and kidney transplantation.

Dennis Kao, M.D., Ph.D., is a plastic surgeon at Harborview Medical Center and the Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Center at Northwest Hospital.

Lisa A. Taitsman, M.D., M.P.H. is a UW professor of orthopedics and sports medicine specializing in orthopedic surgery for trauma patients. Dr. Taitsman earned her undergraduate and medical degrees at Brown University, did an internship in Boston and her orthopedic residency in the Harvard Combined Program. She came to the UW for a fellowship in orthopedic traumatology. She is board certified in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Taitsman is committed to delivering excellent trauma and fracture care with optimal clinical outcomes. Her focus is patient-centered, helping her patients restore functionality and resume their work and leisure activities post injury. Her philosophy is to provide top quality orthopedic care with compassion and competence.