Dr. Yakovlevitch is known for his for attention to detail and his passion for excellence. Those qualities, combined with critical analytic skills, yield exemplary results in the field of medical records analysis. Dr. Yakovlevitch's communication skills, both written and verbal, along with his commitment to serve, help his clients achieve their objectives through understanding, and with the support of clear, robust communications. Dr. Yakovlevitch's intellectual clarity and integrity, as well as his sensitivity towards people, support his work as a teacher, consultant, and expert witness.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Yale University, 1986

     summa cum laude, Distinction in the Major, and Phi Beta Kappa

     Congressional award for Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community

Doctor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, 1990

     Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
     Rock Sleyster Scholar (for scholarship in the psychiatric aspects of medicine)
     Norma Bailey Berniker Prize (for exemplifying the disciplines and precepts of the

          Oath of Hippocrates and Maimonides Prayer)

Internal Medicine Internship and Residency, University of Washington, 1993

Cardiology Fellowship, University of Washington, 1996

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SELECTED AWARDS
Seattle Top Docs, Cardiovascular Disease 2010,  2011, 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2019
     (Peer nominated, published by Seattle Magazine)

Seattle Top Doctors, Cardiology 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015

     (Peer nominated, published by Seattle Met Magazine)

BOARD CERTIFICATION

American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1993-2013

American Board of Internal Medicine (Subspecialty: Cardiovascular Disease),

     1997-current

Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, 2000-2031

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SELECTED NATIONAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

American Society of Nuclear Cardiology

     Community-Based Practice Committee, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology,

          2001-2007

     Scientific Program Committee, 2003-2005

     Quality Assurance Committee, 2008-2012

Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology

      Due Process and Appeals Committee, 2004-2007

      Practice Analysis Task Force, 2006

      Exam Review Committee, 2008-2011

American College of Cardiology

      CardioSurve Research Panel, 2021-current

Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement

      Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology Examination Assessment Committee

          2022- current

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SELECTED NORTHWEST HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER POSITIONS

     Cardiology Audit Committee, 1997-2019
     Chief of Cardiology, 1999-2005
     Quality Standards Committee, 2002-2014
     Medical Executive Committee, 2002-2010 & 2012-2016
     Chairman, Medical Executive Committee, 2006-2008 & 2012-2014
     Trustee, Medical Center Board 2004-2010
     Chairman, Clinical Performance Improvement Committee, 2004-2006
     Chief of Staff, 2006-2008 & 2012-2014