A message from our program director
Program Director: Suzanne Peterson, MD
MD: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Ob/Gyn Residency: Magee-Women’s Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
MFM Fellowship: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
Research: On Pubmed as Peterson, SE
I am passionate about women’s health and pregnancy care, complex maternal fetal diagnoses and the privilege of participating in difficult decisions and conversations. I am an educator; it is woven into my fabric. Whether with patients or residents and fellows, I am a fierce advocate and mentor. I don’t think I could possibly enjoy my job more!
When I am not working, you can find me at the pilates studio, a coffee shop with a dear friend, romping in the park with my dog, or exploring the national parks with my husband and two fabulous daughters.
Associate Program Director: Emma Grabinski, MD Outpatient and GYN Surgical Services Lead
Medical school: University of Leicester, Leicester UK
Residency: Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center, Dearborn, MI
I love being able to provide high-quality comprehensive full scope OBGYN care to everyone who needs it, including the medically vulnerable, uninsured, and non-English speaking populations. Being at Swedish I am able to work with amazing colleagues, and I love being able to teach the next generation of women’s health providers.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, supporting our Seattle Sounders, and spending time on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula with my husband, daughter, and 2 dogs.
Associate Program Director: Kashina Dawkins, MD Education Lead
Medical school: Duke University, Durham NC
Residency: Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
I chose to be a generalist to provide full-spectrum care of patients, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation and reproductive phase in life. My passion is for the underserved and most vulnerable patients, and I enjoy partnering with all patients to achieve their goals. I have had excellent teachers and mentors through my career who have helped shape me into the provider I am, and relish the opportunity to play a role in the lives of the next generation of physicians!
I grew up in the Caribbean and came to the US for college. When I am not working, I enjoy travel, the beach, trying new foods, cooking, reading, hiking/being outside!
Associate Program Director: Rebecca DeHority, MD Resident Advancement and Obstetric Services Lead
Medical school: University of Rochester, Rochester NY
Residency: University Hospitals/Case Western, Cleveland OH
I started working at Swedish in 2022. I love my supportive colleagues, teaching and learning from the residents, and the opportunity to care for a diverse group of patients from across the region.
In my spare time I love to get outside as much as possible to run, hike, and camp with my family in the beautiful PNW. Food is love and I have an extensive cookbook collection that gets put to good use trying new recipes and hosting!
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