Mayumi Endo, MD
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Mayumi Endo, MD
Medical Specialties
- Endocrinology
- Radiofrequency ablation for thyroid nodules
Locations
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Mayumi Endo is one of the best I have ever seen. Sharp and caring. Extremely knowledgeable and professional.
Dr Endo is a knowledgeable and compassionate physician. She was so thorough and explained everything in terms very understandable. She also was very positive and honest with my situation. I really appreciate that.
Dr. Mayumi Endo was the best physician I have ever had the good fortune to consult with. She was extremely encouraging and explained the ultrasound process as well as the biopsy procedure so thoroughly. Dr. Endo's bedside manner cannot be surpassed. She is so kind and compassionate. Dr. Endo is the epitome of professionalism and kindness. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to be seen by her in the wonderful Endocrine Clinic at the University of Washington!
Dr Endo was one of the kindest doctors I have ever met. She was thorough, in making sure that I understood my thyroid condition and she was also compassionate in that I had just lost my husband less than 2 months ago.
Dr did an excellent job explaining things and ensuring I was comfortable.
Dr. Mayumi Endo is the best endocrinologist I've seen. She was caring, thorough, professional, and prompt. She made sure I felt comfortable during and after my procedure, and she answered all questions I had.
Dr Endo was an outstanding care provider. Very competent, kind, caring, keeping me informed of my condition. She is one of the best providers I have had. Thank you, Dr Endo!
The doctor was very knowledgeable, kind and supportive. She explained in detail the condition and all possible treatments and potential side effects, she carefully listened to all my concerns and worked with me on the best possible plan of action for my health.
Dr. Endo is the reason I continue my care at UW. She is personable, compassionate, and most certainly an expert in her field. I appreciate her command of knowledge with her medical specialty and her ability to explain complex matters in a way I can understand. Dr. Endo treats me with respect, empathy, and kindness.
Dr Endo is an excellent, caring, compassionate and knowledgable physician. I would recommend her to anyone needing her area of specialty and practice.
Dr. Endo is very transparent in the process, clear with the language, provides very sensible advice
Dr Endo was excellent. Very kind and thorough.
Love Dr Endo! She explains thing completely! She listens and answers your questions. Doesn't do any unnecessary procedures.
As usual, I had a wonderful experience visiting with Dr. Endo. She Is the most thorough doctor I have visited. She is knowledgeable and her care for her patients is plain to see.
Dr. Endo was kind enough to fit me into her very busy schedule as a favor to my Endo doctor and our of urgency for my situation. She was interested and focused on taking care of me and was very precise.
Dr. Endo is very professional and good at her field, and very warm and inviting to patients with her thorough explanations.
Dr. Endo listens to you and is extremely empathetic and thorough.
My experience with Dr Endo could not have been better! She explained very well my condition, what she was going to do next, and my treatment. She listened very carefully and answered all my questions. I really appreciate the care she provided.
Dr Endo is the best provider I have ever been treated by!
Dr. Endo and her medical assistant were lovely. Their friendliness and concern and professionalism made the appointment much easier. Dr. Endo spent time explaining my tests results later and patiently answering my questions.
Despite a 2 month wait for an appt, I am extremely happy with Dr Endo and her staff.
Dr. Endo has provided me with excellent care. [...]
Dr. Endo was so good. I can't think of any other medical doctor who has ever taken time to explain things so thoroughly. She literally showed me in my body (with an ultrasound) what was going on. She showed me pictures of what cancer looks like and showed me the scab surrounding my blood pocket, putting my concerns totally at ease. She really took so much care to make sure I understood what was happening. I felt really included and that she really cared about me understanding the situation. I'm so thankful to Dr. Endo and really appreciate her. Amazing doctor. One of a kind.
Excellent, authentic care and great information sharing.
Dr Endo made me feel like I was in very excellent, professional hands.
Dr. Endo was attentive and willing to spend time to fully discuss my condition and answer questions.
Dr Endo was exactly the doctor I needed for my situation. She treated me like an individual, not part of a protocol. She listened, explained, and was empathetic.
Dr. Endo is extraordinary! Very thorough and great at educating.
I really appreciate Dr Endo's empathetic, calming and respectful way she works with her patients. She encourages questions and is clear and respectful in her explanations. If in the future I was to follow-up with the procedure we discussed, I would be fully confident that I would want Dr Endo to perform it.
Dr. Endo took the time to explain to me in details my health condition and concern and it made me feel much more at ease with the situation.
I like Dr. Endo, and I will definitely see her again [...]
Dr. Endo deserve kudos. Even though we were remote, the atmosphere was personable, one of expert communication and genuine patient "care".
*Dr. Endo was wonderful. Wish she could be my primary dr. She went above & beyond for my appointment.
Dr. Endo is the absolute best doctor. I actually look forward to seeing her and the staff.
Thank you for being a quality provider that is extremely professional as well as thoughtful and empathetic!
About Mayumi Endo
Dr. Endo is a Clinical Associate Professor and a director of the thyroid nodule clinic at the University of Washington (UW) with expertise in thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. She spearheaded a new minimally invasive endocrine intervention program at UW and is the first provider in Washington state who conducted radiofrequency ablation, a non-surgical procedure to treat symptomatic thyroid nodules. She also uses ultrasound to assess the cancer risk of thyroid nodules and perform biopsy procedures in appropriate cases. She has been invited as a speaker or an ultrasound preceptor at both national and international meetings as a thyroid expert. She served as an associate editor of several journals such as "Clinical Thyroidology", and served as a member of the Clinical Affairs Committee for the American Thyroid Association. Dr. Endo decided to specialize in radiation-induced thyroid cancer after her home country, Japan, suffered from a level 7 nuclear disaster in 2011.
Dr. Endo completed her internal medicine residency at Oregon Health & Science University, completed an endocrinology fellowship at Stanford University and at the National Institution of Health. She is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.
Personal Interests
Dr. Endo enjoys spending time outdoors with her family members.
Education and Training
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Stanford University Medical CenterFellowship, 2016, EndocrinologyNational Institute of Health - Division of EndocrinologyFellowship, 2013, EndocrinologyOregon Health & Science UniversityResidency, 2012, Internal MedicineTeine Keijinkai HospitalResidency, 2008, Internal MedicineTeine Keijinkai HospitalInternship, 2006, Internal MedicineKitasato UniversityMedical Education, 2005
Board Certifications
- Endocrinology/Diabetes/Metabolism, 2017, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 2012, American Board of Internal Medicine