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 and systems analysis. Dr. Yakovlevitch's communication skills, both written and verbal, along with his commitment to serve, help his clients achieve their objectives through knowledge and understanding. Dr. Yakovlevitch's intellectual clarity and integrity, as well as his sensitivity towards people and their perspectives, support his work as a teacher, expert witness, and quality consultant.

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-current

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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

      Medical Directors’ Institute New Technology Task Force, 2003-2005

      CardioSurve Research Panel, 2021-2023

      Cardiovascular Disease Collaborative Maintenance of Certification Pathway                   Pilot, 2024-current

Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement

      Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology Examination Assessment Committee

          2022- current

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SELECTED 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, Clinical Performance Improvement Committee, 2004-2006

      Trustee, Medical Center Board 2004-2010

      Chief of Staff, 2006-2008 & 2012-2014

      Chairman, Medical Executive Committee, 2006-2008 & 2012-2014

      Epic Oversight Committee, 2011-2021

      Cardiology, Vascular, and Pulmonary IT Committee, 2016-2021