About
Dr. Carla R Ainsworth is a family medicine doctor in Seattle, Washington, board certified in Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice And Palliative Medicine. She trained at UW School of Medicine and joined Kaiser Permanente in 2023 to lead the Family Medicine Residency and care for patients at the Capitol Hill Family Health Center.
Dr. Ainsworth treats chronic conditions including heart disease, neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia and Parkinson's disease, mental health disorders, diabetes complications, and chronic kidney disease. Her clinical work includes chronic care management, blood thinner medication management, advance care planning, and geriatric and palliative care. She brings 16 years of experience as a family physician with obstetric and inpatient medicine, and 19 years as a geriatrician, along with extensive clinical leadership roles in residency training and departmental operations. Dr. Ainsworth speaks English and is active in regional and national education on geriatrics and palliative care.
Conditions Treated
- Alzheimer's disease
- Arrhythmia
- Chronic heart conditions
- Congestive heart failure
- Dementia
- Diabetes complications
- Hypertensive heart disease
- Long term blood thinner therapy
- Nerve damage
- Parkinson's disease
- Anxiety
- Blood vessel damage
- Chronic kidney disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Depression
- History of falling
- Infant care
- Mental health disorders
- Neurodegenerative disorders
Specialized Treatments
- Advance care planning
- Children and teen care
- Evidence-based care
- LGBTQ care
- Palliative care
- Preventive care
- Blood thinner medication management: medication level monitoring & dosage adjustment, blood tests
- Chronic care management
- Geriatric care
- Newborn care
- Prenatal care
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Washington
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.