Weight Regulation Diagnostic and Evaluation Center at Harborview
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Clinic Hours
| Day of Week | Hours Open |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
If at any point your symptoms worsen or you feel like you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room.
Joshua Paul Thaler M.D., Ph.D.
Medical Specialties
Services available at this location include:
- Hypertension management
- Weight loss management
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Weight-regulation disorder management and expertise at Harborview
The Weight Regulation Diagnostic and Evaluation Center at Harborview provides evaluation, diagnosis, management and education for patients of all ages with disorders of weight regulation, including patients with diabetes, hypertension or heart disease complicated by excessive weight gain and obesity.
Our physicians and other care providers have expertise in weight regulation and place emphasis on an integrated approach, requiring lifestyle modifications including diet and physical activity to minimize complications from these conditions and enhance health, wellbeing and activities of daily life. Treatment plans may also include pharmacologic therapy and referral for bariatric surgery when appropriate.
Services provided at this clinic include assessments, dietitian-assisted evaluations and education, individualized exercise programs developed by physical therapists, coordination of medical care and access to healthcare. The full services of UW Medicine are also available for other specialty services or hospitalization.
Driving Directions
Harborview Medical Center is at 325 Ninth Avenue, between Jefferson and Alder streets in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. Other clinical sites adjacent to the main medical center are the Ninth and Jefferson Building and Norm Maleng Building. The Patricia Steel Building is three blocks east of the medical center. See map denoting building locations.
From Interstate 5 Northbound:
- Exit at James Street, Exit 164A. Turn right (east) and travel to Ninth Avenue.
- Turn right (south) on Ninth Avenue and go one block to Jefferson Street.
From Interstate 5 Southbound:
- Exit at James Street, Exit 165A. Turn left (east) on James and travel to Ninth Avenue.
- Turn right (south) on Ninth Avenue and go one block to Jefferson Street.
By Bus
King County Metro Transit provides regular bus service to Harborview (325 Ninth Ave.) on several routes, including the No. 3, No. 4 and No. 60. Use Metro's Trip Planner to learn which buses you can take to the medical center and other sites on its campus, which include the Norm Maleng Building, Ninth and Jefferson Building and Patricia Steel Building.
- View Park Garage/P1 on Eighth Avenue between Alder and Jefferson streets.
- Ninth and Jefferson Building garage/P2 on Terry Avenue between Jefferson and James Streets. The garages are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Harborview Medical Center and the Patricia Steel Building offer ramps at their main entrances. The Norm Maleng and Ninth and Jefferson buildings enable easy access for all visitors. Security personnel also are available to help people enter and leave facilities.
For after hours and emergency treatments, call the Community CareLine, 206.744.2500.