Bellevue Downtown Opening Winter 2024
The newest MD2 Bellevue concierge medicine practice, located in the Symetra Financial Center building, is scheduled to open early December 2024.
You'll be cared for by two of the most respected physicians in the greater Seattle and Bellevue area. Both concierge medical physicians have earned superlative reputations in the medical community. The physicians have long-standing ties with the top specialists in the area. Please contact us to inquire about joining the new practice.
Dr. Ken Nishino
Dr. Ken Nishino is a trusted and highly respected physician in his community, renowned for his compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. Dual board-certified in internal medicine and geriatrics, he has dedicated his career to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, followed by a residency in internal medicine. He continued his postdoctoral training by pursuing a Fellowship in geriatric medicine at the University of Hawaii.
At MD², Dr. Nishino serves as a primary care physician. He is focused on personalized treatment plans, which aim to promote optimal health and wellness for his patients.
Dr. Nishino previously worked at Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue in a number of critical capacities. He served as the Medical Director of several Overlake specialty healthcare clinics, provided geriatric primary care and was a call-in hospitalist. Prior to joining Overlake, he served as a staff geriatrician at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu and was a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii.
Dr. Nishino’s dedication to providing exceptional patient care has been recognized through numerous awards, including the Elizabeth Lehmann-Taylor Excellence in Patient Care Award and multiple Top Doctor accolades from Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met. His outstanding contributions to hospital-based care and teaching have also been acknowledged with prestigious awards from The Queen’s Medical Center and The University of Hawaii. Dr. Nishino is an elected Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Geriatrics Society.
Dr. Amy Markezich
Dr. Amy Markezich is an internist and pulmonologist who brings with her over two decades of expertise. Prior to MD2, she served as a pulmonologist, critical care medicine specialist and medical director at Overlake Medical Center & Clinics in Bellevue, Washington.
Dr. Markezich’s career began at Stanford University where she graduated with two bachelor’s degrees, after which she earned her Medical Doctorate at Stanford School of Medicine. She further honed her skills through rigorous residencies in Internal Medicine at both Stanford Medical Center and at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Her commitment to specialized medicine led her to pursue a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She is board-certified in all three disciplines – a rare and remarkable accomplishment.
As a physician specializing in pulmonary and critical care medicine, Dr. Markezich played a pivotal role at Overlake Medical Clinics for over 15 years. Notably, she served as the Medical Director of Medical Specialties at Overlake Clinics in Bellevue. In this capacity, she demonstrated exceptional leadership while overseeing in-patient and out-patient services.
Dr. Markezich’s passion for medicine extends beyond clinical practice. She has assumed multiple committee positions at Overlake, served as an elected Overlake Hospital Medical Staff officer, and contributes as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Washington State University School of Medicine. She is renowned for her expansive research and publications on treating lung-related conditions, which has made her an invaluable physician, leader and teacher on a national level.
Dr. Markezich has received numerous honors and awards throughout her career, including being recognized as a Seattle Met Magazine Top Doctor for nearly a decade. Her passion for teaching was acknowledged with the Excellence in Teaching Award from Stanford University’s Department of Biological Sciences. In addition, Dr. Markezich was a collegiate All-American athlete while competing in synchronized swimming for Stanford University.