Elena M. Hannon, MD

I was born and raised in a rural area near Boulder, Colorado. I live in Seattle with my son and our French bulldog, Taco. I pursued a career in medicine as that’s what inspired me in the fourth grade when I learned about life sciences. Although I love my work, I have varied outside interests including cooking, going to spin class and traveling whenever possible. I grew up benefitting from medical care outreach. My personal values align well Kaiser Permanente’s belief that medical care should be accessible, affordable, and excellent. I chose my specialty based on its unique combination of relationship-based care for better outcomes and the procedural/surgical aspects of improving patients' lives. It is always rewarding to help patients navigate their choices and strive toward best possible results. I strive daily to provide personal and thoughtful care to my patients. It is a privilege to be involved in their lives and to hear and understand their perspectives. I am interested in women's health, maternity and high risk obstetrics care, teen care, minimally invasive surgery, and issues around contraception and fertility. I am privileged to be a part of my patients’ lives and experiences, and to have the opportunity to make things better. I have also served in a medical capacity in several different countries. I am an avid spin cyclist, go on yearly trips abroad for yoga, love cooking classes, and wine tasting. Recently, I began a new hobby involving glass mosaic art. I am passionate about traveling. Music is also an important part of my life and makes nearly every experience better. I started a rooftop garden a few years ago and have been able to supply some of our summer produce each year. I also love walking my dog, Taco, around our Capitol Hill neighborhood and Discovery Park.