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Shaila H. Gala, MD

Shaila H. Gala, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Rheumatology

Languages

English

Phone Number

1-425-339-5445

Fax Number

1-425-317-3617

Seeing patients at

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48 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Gala is just excellent in so many ways.

    • Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very nice and professional!

    • Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I see Dr. Gala annually and she is always up to speed on any medical events that have happened in the previous year. I find her very engaged in planning my care and very knowledgeable.

    • Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very impressed with the communication, thoroughness and empathy of the preliminary and primary providers.

    • Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Gala is one of the best doctors I have gone to. She listens!

    • Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Best doctor I've ever been to

    • Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Gala is great. We cover a lot of groubd in each visit with all my concerns

    • Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Galla always goes above and beyond.

    • Reviewed on May 22, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Gala is always thoroughly prepared when she comes into the room, looks at me instead of the computer, and gives me compassionate and individualized suggestions.

    • Reviewed on May 20, 2026
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    I moved to [omitted] several years ago. I continue with Dr. Gala because of her attention to detail, her caring manner, knowledge and expertise.

    • Reviewed on May 16, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Gala is an amazing doctor, listens well, great communication and very compassionate.

    • Reviewed on May 8, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She has always read my chart - before I come in - so, she knows what is going on. Very kind and compassionate as well.

    • Reviewed on May 8, 2026
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    I thank Dr Gala for sticking with me to search and nor give up on me and my journey of pain. Thank you, thank you!

    • Reviewed on May 1, 2026
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    Had a great experience

    • Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I have received excellent care with Dr. Gala

    • Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr. Gala provides exceptional

    • Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    We talked about a lot of things. Nobody read the form I filled out about my symptoms. Then, I didn't bring them up.

    • Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Always refers to my health history,we go through all inflammation together.

    • Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
    • Verified Review

    I would receive Dr Gala to everyone.

    • Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Gala is excellent, I have recommended her to others, one is seeing her.

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  • About Shaila H. Gala, MD

    I enjoy working with my patients and guiding them to better health. I feel strongly that education regarding their condition is important in achieving healthy outcomes.

    Philosophy of care

    Working together with my patients is the key to successful health management.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    WA, MD00045250

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    Optum Care Washington

    NPI

    1447355813

  • Medical School

    • Medical College of Georgia

    Residency

    • Emory University

  • Awards and Publications

    Seattle Met Magazine Top Doc

    Seattle Magazine Top Doc