Judith Kimelman, MD

pronouns: she/her

Not currently taking New Patients

Dr. Judy Kimelman grew up in Northern California and went to University of California Berkeley for her undergraduate degree in Biology and then obtained her medical degree from Stanford Medical School. She completed her ob/gyn residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine and became a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology in 1995. Dr. Kimelman was a staff physician at Medalia’s Healthcare for Women from 1993-1998 before joining the Seattle OB/GYN Group.

She is currently a clinical faculty member of the University of Washington and has won a national award for organizing the annual University of Washington Residents Legislative Day in Olympia. She has served as the WA state chair of American College of OB/GYN (ACOG) and currently serves as an ACOG Chair Elect of the north and western states region. She is passionate about advocacy for women’s health care and teaching the next generation of ob/gyn’s to get involved. 

Dr. Kimelman enjoys spending time with her husband and two grown kids, hiking, kayaking, running, and reading.

 

Memberships and Affiliations

ACOG Fellow
Washington State Medical Association member
King County Medical Society
Seattle Gyn Society
Washington State Ob Association
American College of Lifestyle Medicine member 

Awards and Recognition

National Midwifery Partnership Award 2018
Received ACOG’s District 8 Mentor 2014 Award
Distinguished Service Award by the Washington State OB Association and ACOG 2013
Washington State ACOG Chair
Past Board of Trustees WSMA and Seattle Gynecological Society
Past Chair of WAMPAC
UW Residency Advocacy Day Organizer
Clinical Faculty UW
Preceptor Bastyr
Seattle Times The Super Doctors
Top Doc 2019, Top Doc 2022
SPU Pre Med Mentor 

Dr. Kimelman has been chosen as the Seattle Met Best Doctor

Clinical interests

All low and high risk pregnancies
Twins
VBAC
General gynecology
Fibroids
Hysteroscopy
Medical and surgical management of abnormal bleeding
Minimally invasive surgery
Contraception including IUD’s, tubal ligations, oral contraceptives

Philosophy of care

I believe in a collaborative approach to the care of my patients. I work hard to discuss and educate my patients so they can be involved in decision making about their own medical care. After almost 30 years in practice, I have enjoyed the privilege of taking care of women through every stage of their lives and now take care of some of their adult daughters. I am lucky to work with my colleagues at Seattle Ob/Gyn who share in my desire to provide the very best care to all of our patients.

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