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Porshia
Underwood
MD

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Clinical Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sites of Practice
Harborview Medical Center
Roosevelt Clinic

Personal Interests:

Dr. Underwood enjoys running, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family and small puppy, Chloe.

Why did you decide to pursue a career in OB/GYN?

Dr. Underwood loves all aspects of providing to individuals during some of the most important times in their lives. Dr. Underwood enjoys the variety of OB/GYN ranging from labor and delivery, prenatal care, gender affirming care and routine well care. Dr. Underwood is passionate about surgical care as well, and providing excellent healthcare to all patients both in the hospital and the clinic.

What are your favorite things about living in the Seattle area?

It is nice to be so close to both the mountains and ocean to continue my active lifestyle. The food here is also amazing.


Licensure: 
Washington, 2020

Education & Training: 
Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, 2020
MD, The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC , 2016

Memberships: 
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
The Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology

Date Joined UW Medicine: 2020

Languages: English