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Susan Baumgaertel, MD, Internal Medicine, Seattle, WA

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Internal Medicine • Seattle, WA

Parapluie Partners, LLC | myMDadvocate | Advocate for Patients, Ally to Colleagues | Author of "The Menopause Menu" | Founder of "The 2 Susans" Newsletter | Founder of MenopauseMenu

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  • Office

    1570 W Armory Way
    Suite 101-193
    Seattle, WA 98119
    Phone+1 206-514-1177
    Fax+1 206-339-1486

Summary

  • Dr. Baumgaertel is an internal medicine physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. She stepped away from direct patient care into the virtual medical advocacy arena, founding myMDadvocate in early 2022.


    myMDadvocate is a virtual consultation service for patients in Washington state. Dr. Baumgaertel provides telemedicine consultations and advocacy support serving as a physician consultant, healthcare navigator, personal coach and medical advocate. Common requests include referral advocacy, debriefing after medical care, reviewing test results, navigating healthcare systems, coping with chronic medical conditions, staying healthy while aging, caregiver support, cancer care navigation, and many others.


    Dr. Baumgaertel has a special affinity for helping women navigate the menopausal journey, which led her to start MenopauseMenu, a free website offering evidence-based information, tips & tricks, holistic support and three active blogs with videos, podcasts and recipes. In 2023 she published “The Menopause Menu,” an all-in-one giftbook, medical guide, and recipe book for navigating menopause.


    Dr. Baumgaertel enjoys speaking on many topics. She virtually spoke at the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility’s 2024 New York City Conference, followed by an in-person speaking role at the STAT News 2024 Summit in Boston. She has given several lectures for Seattle-based nonprofit Cancer Lifeline, taught an online module for UCSF-based medical education in California, and gave a talk for the Long Beach Public Library of New York. Dr. Baumgaertel has also been interviewed in numerous national and international podcasts.

    • myMDadvocate | Advocate for Patients, Ally to Colleagues

    myMDadvocate is a virtual consultation service for patients in Washington state.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1993
  • University of Washington College of Architecture and Urban Planning
    University of Washington College of Architecture and Urban PlanningBA, Architecture & Urban Planning, Top Student, 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Volunteer of the Year Cancer Lifeline, 2022-2023
  • Epic Power User, Certified Epic, 2020
  • Inspirational Leadership Award Cancer Lifeline, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • A Personal Retrospective In Three Parts  
    Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD, Physician Outlook Magazine, 11/1/2023
  • The True Art of Medicine  
    Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD, Physician Outlook Magazine, 11/1/2022
  • Please Stop Saying "Provider"!  
    Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD, Physicians for Patient Protection, 7/1/2022
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Medic S.O.S 
    Chapter: 54 
    David Tamale-SaliEditors: David Tamale-Sali.David Tamale-Sali, UK2023
  • The Menopause Menu, From Hot Flashes to Delicious Dishes: A Symptom-Driven, Nourishing Guide to Mastering Menopause 
    Susan J. Baumgaertel, MDmyMDadvocate Press, Seattle2023

Lectures

  • Psychology of Menopause Transitions 
    UCSF, Reproductive and Integrative Psychiatry - 12/10/2023
  • How to Effectively Work with Your Healthcare Team 
    Cancer Lifeline - 11/11/2023
  • Hot Flashes and Night Sweats: A Primer for Women With Cancer 
    Cancer Lifeline - 9/16/2023
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Other

Authored Content

  • (Book) The Menopause Menu, From Hot Flashes to Delicious Dishes: A Symptom-Driven, Nourishing Guide to Mastering MenopauseAugust 2023

External Links

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