HIlliary Abbott
Naturopathic doctor
Dr. Hilliary Abbott (formerly Anderson) graduated from Bastyr University with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. Prior to attending Bastyr, she spent time living in Mexico and co-founding a nonprofit organization in Rwanda. After living overseas for several years, she developed complex health issues that led her to attend Bastyr with the desire to become a doctor who makes a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing intricate health challenges.
Dr. Abbott specializes in areas that require an integrative approach and combines the latest advancements in medical science with a holistic view of patient care. She explores the root causes of illness and creates personalized innovative treatment plans to treat the underlying cause of the symptoms. Her approach is characterized by thoroughness, empathy, and the belief that every patient, regardless of their health challenges, deserves a dedicated advocate in their journey towards wellness. Her commitment to addressing complex health issues underscores her belief that no patient should ever feel abandoned or without hope.
Clinical Interests:
- Gastrointestinal health
- All types of digestive symptoms and illnesses including Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), intestinal methanogen and fungal overgrowth (IFO and IMO), Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, and gastroparesis
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and histamine intolerance
- Hypermobility spectrum syndromes
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Autoimmune diseases
- Dermatology
- Mole, skin tag, wart, and cyst removal
- Biopsies of suspicious lesions and rashes
- Addressing the gut to skin connection in treating dermatology conditions
Medical Education and Further training:
- Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine- Bastyr University, 2023
- Advanced Gastrointestinal Mentorship – Dr. Lela Altman, ND, LAc, 2023
- Joint Hypermobility Syndromes & Comorbidities: Recognition and Treatment Implications Course- Dr. Alena Guggenheim, ND, and Carla Guggenheim, DO, and Board certified Rheumatologist, 2023
- Advanced Gastrointestinal Mentorship – Dr. Megan Taylor, ND, 2023
- Mentorship under Gastroenterologist Dr. Jason Schneier at GastroHealth from January 2024-present.
- The Mast Cell Disease Society TeleECHO program training- June -July 2024
- Ehlers Danlos Society Global Learning Conference 2024
Memberships and Associations:
- American Association of Naturopathic Physicians member
Insurance and Costs
Accepted insurances include, but may not be limited to: Aetna, ASH, ChooseHealthy Program, Cigna, First Choice, Global, Health Net Health Plan of Oregon, Heritage, Humana Medicare HMO plan, Kaiser HMO, Kaiser PPO, LifeWise, Premera and associated Blue Cross plans, Providence, United Health Care, and Wellcare. (Note that some Medicare plans may not be covered). See information on self pay costs here.