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Thomas Staiger, MD, Internal Medicine, Seattle, WA

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Internal Medicine Seattle, WA

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist

Associate Professor, Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine

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  • Office

    Uwmcroosevelt
    4245 Roosevelt Way NE
    Seattle, WA 98105
    Phone+1 206-598-8750

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1991
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1985
  • University of Michigan School of Public Health
    University of Michigan School of Public HealthB.A., Cum Laude, 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Faculty Society of General Internal Medicine NW Regional Meeting, 2014
  • Washington Awards of Excellence in Healthcare Quality Qualis Health, 2014
  • Martin Luther King Community Service Award University of Washington Health Sciences, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Recognizing Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Activities in Academic Promotion in Departments of Medicine: Innovative Language in Promotion Criteria  
    Staiger TO, Mills LM, Wong BM, Levinson W, Bremner WJ, Schleyer AM, Am J Med, 1/1/2016
  • Anticipation in Complex Systems: Implications: Potential Implications for Improving Safety and Quality in Healthcare  
    Staiger T, The Value of Systems and Complexity Sciences for Healthcare -Proceedings of the 1st International Conference of Systems and Complexity in Health, 1/1/2016
  • Pocket Change: A Simple Educational Intervention Increases Hospitalist Documentation of Comorbidities and Improves Hospital Quality Performance Measures  
    Sparks R, Salskov AH, Chang AS, Wentworerith KL, Gupta PP, Staiger TO, Anawalt BD, Q Manage Health Care, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Use of a Report Card and Educational Intervention to Influence Routine Lab Ordering by Housestaff.
    Sparks R, Chang A, Salskov A, Narayanan M, Wentworth K, Anawalt B, Baird G, Staiger T, Society of Hospital Medicine Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, 1/1/2014
  • Association Between Patient-Physician Agreement and Outcomes in Primary Care.
    Zehnder R, Staiger TO, Society of General Internal Medicine. Northwest Regional Meeting, Seattle, WA, 1/1/2006
  • A Systematic Review of Antidepressants for Chronic Low Back Pain.
    Staiger TO, Gaster B, Sullivan MD, Deyo RA, ACP Journal Club, 1/1/2004
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Lectures

  • Engaging Leadership: How to Garner Support and Resources for Systems-Based Hematology in Academic and Community Settings 
    60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting - 12/2/2018
  • Systems-Based Hematology Education and Networking Session 
    60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting - 12/1/2018
  • Optimizing Scholarly Recognition for QI Activities 
    Multiple Locations, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Evaluation of Low Back Pain in Adults 
    Wheeler S, Wifp JE, Staiger T, Deyo RA
    1/1/2015
  • Academic Physician Administrators and Leaders Interest Group 
    Staiger T, SGIM Forum
    1/1/2015
  • Health Policy Committee Annual Meeting Update: Goals for the Coming Year and Opportunities to Make a Difference. 
    Staiger T, SGIM Forum
    1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • UW Has 4th Case of Legionella Bacteria
    UW Has 4th Case of Legionella BacteriaSeptember 16th, 2016