Alejandro J Candelario, MD

Alejandro Candelario, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He provides care for children and adolescents.

Dr. Candelario has special medical interest in:

• Caring for medically complex children and those with special needs
• Cancer survivorship primary care
• Dermatologic concerns (Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne)
• Adolescent mental health (Depression, Anxiety, OCD, ADHD)
• Adolescent reproductive health and gynecology
• HIV Prevention by prescribing medication for PREP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
• Evidence-based complimentary medicine
• Educating families about the vital importance and safety of vaccines
• Patient safety and healthcare quality improvement
• Culturally sensitive care for patients and families from diverse backgrounds, including those who are non-English speaking, LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning), or Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing

Awards and Accolades

• Clinical Instructor, University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, 2017-Present
• Virginia Mason Medical Center, Transgender Service Line, Primary Care Provider
• World Health Organization, World Alliance for Patient Safety Group, Geneva, Switzerland: Research Fellow
• Johns Hopkins Quality and Safety Research Group, Baltimore, MD: Student Research Fellow
• Beardsley, D, Chen, BG, and Candelario, AJ. SYK-Targeted Nucleic Acid Interference. U.S. Patent Application No. 10/989,718. Publication No. 20050267059. Issued Dec. 1, 2005.
• Top Doctor, Seattle Magazine: 2019
• Top Doctor, Seattle Met Magazine: 2019 and 2020