education:
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco
Residency: University of California, Davis
Biography:
Dr. Dondero grew up in Santa Rosa, California. He attended medical school at UCSF, and completed his residency and chief resident year at UC Davis. His career interests include medical education, clinical medicine, and clinical research. In his free time, he enjoys movies, running, music, and eating as many kinds of food as possible.
Why Rheumatology?
“I found rheumatology fascinating because it is a field with diseases that are often challenging to diagnose but come with recent therapeutic advances which have led to improved disease outcomes. I am drawn to the attention to detail required to diagnose and treat rheumatologic disease along with the long term patient-provider relationships that often develop.”
Why UW?
“I chose UW for the breadth of clinical exposure, diverse career opportunities, structured mentorship, and location in Seattle.”
