Dear SMA patients,

 We are pleased to announce that Dr. Neha Didwaniya will be joining Seattle Medical Associates in May, 2025, and will be accepting a limited number of new patients.

Dr. Neha Didwaniya is a compassionate internal medicine physician who prioritizes personalized care, focusing on treating the whole person, not just the illness. She strives to build meaningful relationships with her patients, working collaboratively as a team to achieve better health outcomes. As a primary care physician, Dr. Didwaniya is also committed to guiding her patients through the complexities of the healthcare system and ensuring seamless coordination of their care. Dr. Didwaniya earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from Government Medical College in Nagpur, India. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, followed by a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She is board-certified in both internal medicine and palliative care. Before joining Seattle Medical Associates, Dr. Didwaniya served as an associate chief hospitalist at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington, and has worked with the Vancouver Clinic as an Internal Medicine  primary care physician since 2021. Having lived in Washington for 10 years, she has embraced the Pacific Northwest lifestyle and its natural beauty. Dr. Didwaniya, her husband, their young child, and their cherished goldendoodle love exploring the outdoors, including road trips, camping, and hiking. Frequent visitors to Seattle, they fell in love with the city’s unique charm and are thrilled to make it their home. Dr. Didwaniya notes she is excited to join the talented team at Seattle Medical Associates and looks forward to serving the community with care and dedication.

SMA Upcoming Holiday Closures:

• Monday May 26th - Closed Memorial Day Holiday

• Thursday June 19th - Closed Juneteenth Holiday

• Friday July 4th - Closed Independence Day Holiday

• Monday - September 1st - Closed Labor Day

• Wednesday November 26th - Early Closure at 2:00pm for Thanksgiving Holiday

• Thursday November 27th - Closed Thanksgiving Holiday

• Friday November 28th - Closed Thanksgiving Holiday

• Wednesday December 24th - Early Closure 2:00pm Christmas Eve

• Thursday December 25th - Closed Christmas Holiday

• Wednesday December 31st - Early Closure 2:00pm New Year’s Eve

Masking Requirements for Seattle Medical Associates

The mask mandate for WA State changed on April 1, 2023. However, many healthcare facilities throughout Puget Sound continue to require masking. Public Health Insider Statement on Masking

To best protect the safety of all our patients and our staff, patients and visitors will be required to wear a mask while in our clinic.

Thank you for your understanding.