About
Dr. Anthony Barnett, M.D., studied history and Russian language at Swarthmore College before launching a career helping resettle Soviet Jewish refugees in San Francisco. That experience redirected his path toward medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at Swedish Medicine First Hill. Early in his career, Dr. Barnett worked at a practice that pioneered house calls, onsite workplace care, and telemedicine. He joined Swedish Issaquah in 2012, where colleagues and patients recognized him for thorough, focused patient advocacy. Seattle Magazine named him a Top Doc in 2022, 2024, and 2025. His clinical focus covers preventive care, cardiovascular and lipid health, thyroid disease, and cancer wellness and prevention. Dr. Barnett lives in West Seattle with his family and enjoys cooking, movies, travel, and reading Science News.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Swarthmore College, History and Russian Language
Medical School
University of Southern California (Keck) School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Swedish Medicine First Hill
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Barnett right for?
Dr. Barnett works well with adults who want a proactive, prevention-focused approach to primary care. Patients managing cardiovascular risk, lipid concerns, or thyroid disease benefit from his clinical focus. He is a strong fit for those who value a physician with deep community roots and a track record of patient advocacy. Adults seeking thorough annual care with same-day access will find his approach well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Barnett focuses on preventive care, cardiovascular and lipid health, thyroid disease, and cancer wellness and prevention. He holds board certification in Family Medicine and brings a broad primary care background to each of these areas. Adults managing chronic cardiovascular or metabolic conditions are a strong fit for his panel.
Yes, Dr. Barnett holds board certification in Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and completed his residency in Family Medicine at Swedish Medicine First Hill.
Dr. Barnett earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Swedish Medicine First Hill in Seattle.
Yes, Seattle Magazine named Dr. Barnett a Top Doc in 2022, 2024, and 2025. Colleagues and patients at Swedish Issaquah also recognized him for thorough, focused patient advocacy during his time there.
Dr. Barnett came to medicine through a background in humanitarian work, spending years helping resettle Soviet Jewish refugees in San Francisco after studying at Swarthmore College. That experience shaped his commitment to patient-centered care. He gravitated toward family medicine for its focus on long-term relationships and comprehensive, preventive care.
Yes, early in his career Dr. Barnett worked at a practice that pioneered house calls, onsite workplace care, and telemedicine. That background informs his approach to accessible, patient-centered medicine.
Dr. Barnett sees adults 18 and older with a particular focus on patients managing cardiovascular risk, lipid concerns, thyroid conditions, and preventive health goals. His panel suits adults who want a thorough, relationship-driven primary care physician.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026