Kathryn A.V. Schlenker D.O.
Kathryn A.V. Schlenker D.O.
Medical Specialties
- Hospital medicine
- Palliative care
- Internal medicine
- Telehealth services
Locations
Inpatient Palliative Care Services at UW Medical Center - Montlake
About Kathryn A.V. Schlenker
Kathryn Schlenker, D.O., is a board certified physician with the Palliative Care Service at UW Medical Center and a UW assistant professor of General Internal Medicine and instructor of Palliative Care.
Dr. Schlenker feels it is a privilege to work with patients and families facing serious illness. She gains insight and finds meaning with every patient that she cares for. She enjoys working as a team with patients, families and other healthcare providers. As a palliative care doctor, She is able to provide support and expertise in complex medical decision-making at all stages of illness.
Dr. Schlenker earned her D.O. degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Care. Her clinical and research interests include shared decision-making, grief and loss, physician wellness and bioethics.
Personal Interests
In her free time Dr. Schlenker enjoys running, cooking and spending time with her family.
Education and Training
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UW - Division of Gerontology & Geriatric MedicineFellowship, 2013, Palliative CareProvidence St. Vincent Medical CenterResidency, 2012, Internal MedicineProvidence St. Vincent Medical CenterInternship, 2010, Internal MedicineKansas City University of Medicine and BiosciencesMedical education, 2009
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, 2023, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2014, American Board of Internal Medicine