Dr. Ashley Tatum, MD
Suite 500 Northgate Executive Center II
Seattle, Washington 98115
Medical Expertise of Dr. Ashley Tatum, MD
Dr. Ashley Tatum is a board-certified Seattle allergist providing care to patients for a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions at Northwest Allergy & Asthma Center since 2001.
Dr. Tatum has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met.
About Dr. Ashley Tatum, MD
Dr. Tatum holds a clinical faculty position in the Department of Medicine at the University of Washington. She simultaneously pursues her research interests as a member of the Board for the Seattle Allergy & Asthma Research Institute (previously ASTHMA Clinical Research Center.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Tips & Wisdom
There are three main treatment options including: Various over-the-counter and prescription medications Desensitization (i.e. allergy shots) or other immunotherapy, a treatment course that helps your immune system learn not to overreact when allergens are present Non-medication options, such as avoiding the offending allergens and other lifestyle habit change
Hives (urticaria) and swelling (angioedema) are common medical problems that approximately 20% of people will experience at least once in their lives! Hives occur mostly on the arms, legs, and torso, while swelling tends to occur around the lips, eyes, hands, feet, and genitals and can involve the tongue and throat. Ultimately, hives and swelling are considered variations of the same problem. However, finding the cause of hives and swelling is difficult and about half of the time the cause is...
Patient Education Resources
Saline sinus rinses can bring relief to patients with chronic sinus or rhinitis problems without the use of medication. If you suffer from chronic or acute sinus infections, sinus rinses can be helpful in removing and thinning out excessive mucus. If you have allergic rhinitis, these rinses can bring relief by removing allergens from the nostrils and sinuses. Although easy to use, the rinsing process may seem unusual at first and may take a little getting used to. Several commercial sin...
Education & Training
Dr. Tatum is a multiple graduate of Northwestern University, holding a medical degree as well as Biophysics and Biochemistry degrees from the institution. She then completed her residency at Northwestern’s Department of Internal Medicine, followed by fellowship training in Allergy and Immunology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
- Medical School: Northwestern University
- Internal Medicine Residency: Northwestern University
- Allergy & Immunology Fellowship: Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Children’s Memorial Hospital
Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center
Allergies, asthma, and immune diseases can have a drastic effect on an individual’s quality of life. As the largest asthma and allergy practice in Washington state, we are dedicated to providing solutions that improve the quality of life for infants, children, and adults affected by allergy (environmental, food, medication, and insect stings), asthma, sinus disease, eczema, hives, and immune system disorders. For decades, we have been dedicated to providing individually-focused care from a team of award-winning Board certified/eligible physicians and highly trained, compassionate support staff.
We are committed to listen carefully and treat each patient with kindness, respect, and courtesy. We apply our specialized knowledge to deliver patient-centered, cost-effective care with compassion and integrity.