Lester Pittle MD MPH

Physician

325 W Gowe StKent, WA 98032
Phone+1 253-833-7444
Fax+1 206-277-1566

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Summary

Lester Pittle, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Kent, WA. He completed his medical education at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1972, followed by various training programs, including internships and residencies at Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center and the University of Washington. He further specialized in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Dr. Pittle has served in leadership roles, including Site Director at Health Point and Qliance Medical Group, and as Chief Medical Officer at NeighborCare Health. He has a publication in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, which has been cited five times.

Education & Training

University of Washington School of MedicineMPH, 1978 - 1981
University of WashingtonResidency, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1978 - 1981
University of WashingtonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1978
Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1973 - 1974
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1972

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Certifications & Licensure

OR State Medical License 1974 - Present
WA State Medical License 1975 - 2023

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Directors Award Seattle Dept. of Public Health

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

5 citations
Convulsions induced by 2-N-di-n-butylaminoethanol
Rolf Hartung, Lester B. Pittle, Herbert H. Cornish
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. 1970-09-01