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Bettina W. Paek, MD

Specialties:

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Conditions Treated

bronchopulmonary sequestration, chylothorax, congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM), fetal anemia, fetal pleural effusion, twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence, amniotic bands, fetal lower urinary tract obstruction, twin anemia polycythemia sequence, monoamniotic monochorionic (MoMo twins), arcadiac twin, high risk pregnancy, twin to twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), and selective intrauterine growth restriction

Procedures Performed

bipolar cord coagulation/transection, fetal blood sampling and transfusions, fetal shunt placement, fetal skin biopsy, laser Photocoagulation, fetal therapy, in utero surgery, and fetal laser ablation

Locations

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Gender:

Female

Languages:

English and German

Honors, Awards, etc.

2024 Seattle Magazine "Top Docs"

Board Certification

Board Certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine
Board Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Experience

Dr. Bettina Paek has been practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2000. Her training includes a three year research fellowship in Fetal Therapy at the pioneering Fetal Treatment Center at the University of California at San Francisco.
Since joining the EvergreenHealth team, she and her partner in Fetal Therapy, Dr. Martin Walker have performed more than 400 fetoscopic treatments for twin to twin transfusion syndrome.
Dr. Paek is involved in the national and international Fetal Therapy community and has published extensively on Fetal Therapy in peer reviewed journals.

Clinical Expertise

Surveillance and treatment of complicated pregnancies, with an emphasis on monochorionic twins and fetal disorders that require treatment before birth.
Fetal therapy including fetal transfusion, fetoscopic laser ablation of communicating placental vessels for twin to twin transfusion syndrome, fetal shunt placement, RFA ablation.

Philosophy of Care

The family always comes first. We are here to guide you through a difficult pregnancy and partner with you to achieve the best possible outcome. Pregnancy is such a special time, and we love being a part of this.

Podcast

Taking an Active Role in Your Birth Plan

Experience

Year began practicing: 2000

Medical School

Ludwig Maximilians University | Munich, Germany

Residency

University of Washington (obstetrics and gynecology | Seattle, WA

Fellowship

University of Washington (maternal-fetal medicine) | Seattle, WA

Internship

University of Washington (obstetrics and gynecology | Seattle, WA

Personal Information

I am the first of my family to become a doctor. The melding of science, art and profound human interaction make this the most rewarding calling and career. Being part of the pregnancy journey of a family is always amazing.
My husband and I are raising three spunky children, and love being active with them. We recently added a puppy to the mix, so there is never a boring moment.

Community Involvement

I am active in the Rivkin foundation and its educational arm CanCan - raising money and awareness for Ovarian and Breast Cancer.
To stay involved in my children's activities I serve on the Executive Committee of their Youth Alpine Racing Team (Team Alpental Snoqualmie) in the capacity of Vice President. I am also a USSA certified race official for timing and calculation.