About
Peter Shalit, MD, earned his undergraduate degree at Cornell University before moving to Seattle to pursue graduate study. He completed his PhD in Genetics at the University of Washington in 1981. Recognizing in his mid-twenties that medicine was his calling, he enrolled at the University of Washington Medical School and graduated in 1985. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Washington in 1989.
Dr. Shalit holds board certification from both the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of HIV Medicine. His engagement with HIV care began in the early 1980s, while he was still in medical school. He has witnessed HIV evolve from a life-threatening illness into a manageable chronic condition and considers that transformation a defining part of his career. He serves as Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where he trains health professional students in HIV care and the health care of sexual and gender minorities. He opened his Seattle practice in 1990 and moved to its current First Hill location in 2015. He lives on Capitol Hill with his husband and three cats.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Cornell University
Medical School
University of Washington Medical School, MD, 1985
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Washington, completed 1989
Additional Training
PhD in Genetics, University of Washington, 1981
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shalit right for?
Dr. Shalit is a strong fit for Seattle adults who want a long-term primary care relationship with deep clinical expertise. Patients managing HIV, chronic disease, or complex preventive health needs benefit from his four decades of experience. He is particularly well suited for members of LGBTQ+ communities, including those seeking transgender health care. Adults who value direct access to their physician, thorough appointments, and continuity of care will find his practice a natural home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shalit specializes in HIV care, chronic disease management, and preventive medicine. He also treats diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep disorders, and respiratory illness. He has particular expertise in transgender and women's health.
Dr. Shalit opened his Seattle practice in 1990, giving him more than three decades of experience in internal medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Washington in 1989 and has practiced in Seattle ever since.
Yes. Dr. Shalit holds board certification from both the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of HIV Medicine. These dual certifications reflect his expertise in general internal medicine and his specialized focus on HIV care.
Dr. Shalit began engaging with HIV care in the early 1980s while still in medical school. He has practiced HIV medicine throughout his entire career and has witnessed the condition evolve into a manageable chronic disease. He also teaches HIV care as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Shalit and his team offer transgender health care as a core part of the practice. Janna Cuneo, ARNP, specializes specifically in transgender and women's health and works alongside Dr. Shalit to serve these patients.
Dr. Shalit serves as Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He trains health professional students in HIV care and the health care of sexual and gender minorities.
Dr. Shalit earned his MD from the University of Washington Medical School in 1985 and completed his Internal Medicine residency there in 1989. He also holds a PhD in Genetics from the University of Washington, earned in 1981. He completed his undergraduate degree at Cornell University.
Members can reach Dr. Shalit by phone, text, or email around the clock. This direct access is a core feature of his concierge program through SignatureMD.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026