About
Martha Fitelson, MD is a Seattle native and board-certified internist with deep roots in the city's medical community. She earned dual undergraduate degrees in microbiology and psychology from the University of Washington before working at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center on vaccine development. She returned to the University of Washington for her MD and completed her internal medicine residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.
Before joining MedNorthwest, Dr. Fitelson spent five years as an internist within the Providence Health system, teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. Her colleagues selected her to staff the Palliative Care Service at Providence, recognizing her exceptional bedside manner and humanistic approach to patient care. She carries a special clinical interest in palliative care and speaks fluent Spanish. Outside the office, she enjoys gardening, playing guitar, and spending time with her husband, extended family, and her cat Ollie.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Washington, dual degrees in microbiology and psychology
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine, MD
Residency
Internal Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Fitelson right for?
Dr. Fitelson is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with a humanistic, relationship-driven approach. Patients navigating serious or complex illnesses benefit from her palliative care expertise. Spanish-speaking patients find her fluency a meaningful advantage. She also suits adults looking for thorough preventive care and chronic disease management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Fitelson specializes in internal medicine, preventive care, and palliative care. She brings particular depth to patients managing chronic illness and those who want a thorough, humanistic approach to their health. Her background in microbiology and vaccine development also informs her preventive medicine perspective.
Yes, Dr. Fitelson holds board certification in internal medicine. She earned her MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.
Dr. Fitelson earned dual undergraduate degrees in microbiology and psychology from the University of Washington. She received her MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.
Yes, Dr. Fitelson has a special clinical interest in palliative care. Her colleagues at Providence Health selected her to staff the Palliative Care Service there, recognizing her skill in supporting patients through complex and serious medical situations.
Yes, Dr. Fitelson speaks fluent Spanish. This allows her to communicate directly with Spanish-speaking patients throughout their care.
Before joining MedNorthwest, Dr. Fitelson spent five years as an internist within the Providence Health system. She taught and mentored medical students and residents there and staffed the Palliative Care Service. Earlier in her career, she worked at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center on vaccine development.
Yes, Dr. Fitelson provides primary care services including women's health. As an internist at MedNorthwest, she manages a broad clinical scope that includes preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and general internal medicine for adult patients.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026