Ettore Palazzo

Ettore Palazzo, MD, FACP has extensive work experience in the medical field. Ettore began their career at Western Washington Medical Group as an Independent Consultant in 2002. The same year, they also worked as an Emergency Room Physician at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and as an Acting Clinical Instructor at Harborview Medical Center. In 2003, they joined EvergreenHealth as a full-time Internal Medicine Hospitalist, later transitioning to part-time after assuming administrative positions such as IT Medical Director for Inpatient Services and Quality Medical Director. Ettore also served as the Chief Medical and Quality Officer at EvergreenHealth, overseeing clinical quality and safety. In addition, Ettore has been involved in various committees and councils, including the Eastside Health Alliance Coordinated Quality Council and the Eastside Health Network Quality Committee. Ettore's expertise includes internal medicine, emergency care, and hospital administration.

Ettore Palazzo, MD, FACP obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biochemistry from the University of Washington from 1990 to 1994. Ettore then went on to pursue their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at the University of Washington - School of Medicine from 1994 to 1998. Following that, Dr. Palazzo completed their Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Washington - School of Medicine from 1998 to 2001. Ettore then served as the Chief Medical Resident at the University of Washington - School of Medicine in 2001 and 2002.

Dr. Palazzo has obtained various additional certifications throughout their career. In 2001, they obtained their ABIM Certification from the Americal Board of Internal Medicine. In 2001, they also obtained their Medical License from the Washington State Department of Health. In 2021, they obtained their Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association. In 2022, they obtained their Emergency Neurologic Life Support certification from the Neurocritical Care Society, and their DEA License from the Drug Enforcement Administration.