Linda S. Mihalov, MD, FACOG
Linda S. Mihalov, MD, FACOG
- Physician, Fred Hutch
- Physician, UW Medical Center
- Clinical Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine
Gynecology
Cancer and Organ Transplant
“My goal is to listen, get to know you and understand what is important to you as an individual. I believe that every patient should feel heard and understood.”
— Dr. Mihalov
What drives you as a clinician?
I want to honor people with gynecologic problems by giving them respectful attention, regardless of age, gender or condition. One of my primary interests as a gynecologist has been menopause and post-menopausal conditions, because these areas are frequently overlooked — or given minimal attention — yet can have a significant impact on a person’s life and well-being. Over the years, I have enjoyed working with many patients who have had cancer. In my experience, what they appreciated was honest, clear information, a compassionate attitude and referrals to specialists and institutions they can trust, and that’s the approach I bring to my practice at Fred Hutch.
What’s it like to work with you?
My patients have shared with me that I am warm, caring and empathetic. During our consultations, I want to help you understand the nature of your situation so that you can make the choices that are best for you personally. My goal is to listen, get to know you and understand what is important to you as an individual. I believe that every patient should feel heard and understood.
Provider Background
Specialty: Gynecology
Gynecologic conditions associated with cancer or cancer treatment
I am a board-certified gynecologist and certified menopause practitioner with expertise in minimally invasive surgery. At Fred Hutch, I specialize in treating patients with gynecologic conditions that may result from cancer or cancer treatment. Throughout my 40-year career, my research interests have included the gynecological aspects of care for transgender people as well as medications for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.
Diseases Treated
Languages
English
Education, Experience and Certifications
Undergraduate Degree
University of Illinois
Medical Degree
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency
University of Washington, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Board Certification
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1986, American Board of Internal Medicine
Other
Certified Menopause Practitioner, North American Menopause Society
Your Care Team
At Fred Hutch, you receive care from a team of providers with extensive experience in your disease. Your team includes doctors, a patient care coordinator, a registered nurse, an advanced practice provider and others, based on your needs. You also have access to experts like nutritionists, social workers, acupuncturists, psychiatrists and more who specialize in supporting people with cancer or blood disorders.
Insurance
Fred Hutch accepts most national private health insurance plans as well as Medicare. We also accept Medicaid for people from Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. We are working to ensure that everyone, no matter what their financial situation, has access to the care they need.
For the Media
The Media Relations team at Fred Hutch is available to assist members of the news media who would like to arrange interviews with providers.
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