Thomas P. Schaaf MD
Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Providence Home and Community Care
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2811 South 102nd St suite 200Tukwila, WA 98168
Phone+1 425-525-6800
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Summary
- Thomas Schaaf, MD, practices in Tukwila, WA, and specializes in Family Medicine with subspecialties in Geriatric Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center in 1986 after graduating from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 1983, and later earned an MHA from the University of Washington in 2015. He is retired from his position as the Chief Medical Officer at Providence Home and Community Care, a position he held since 2015. Dr. Schaaf has experience in hospice and palliative medicine and has published a paper on post-acute care staffing shortages. He served as President of the Washington State Medical Association in 2018.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonMHA, 2013 - 2015
Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1983 - 1986
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1985 - Present
WA State Medical License 1992 - 2027
OR State Medical License 2019 - 2025
ID State Medical License 2004 - 2012
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
Hospice Medical Director BoardHospice Medical Director Board Certification
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- President Washington State Medical Association, 2018
Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles
- Post-Acute Care Struggles with Staffing ShortagesTom Schaaf, NEJM Catalyst, 10/18/2023
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