Allison S. Laroche, MD
Edmonds, WA 98026
Swedish Pediatrics - Edmonds
21600 Highway 99, Suite 290, Edmonds, WA 98026
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About Allison S. Laroche
Early in my medical training, I felt compelled to learn more about the social determinants of health, particularly as they pertained to nutrition and physical activity. During my Master of Public Health training, I developed an interactive nutrition curriculum for childcare centers, focusing on the 5-2-1-0 (5 fruits and vegetables per day, less than 2 hours of screen time per day, 1 hour of play per day, and no sugary beverages) model for healthy behaviors. I completed a fellowship in applied epidemiology at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and I developed tools to help assess the healthy food environment in hospitals. During my pediatric training at the University of Washington, I realized that caring for endocrine patients complemented my passion for public health. Direct patient care fulfills my interests in navigating family dynamics, brainstorming ways to improve health, and understanding psychosocial influences that blanket the patient-provider relationship.
At Swedish, I serve two roles: general pediatrician and pediatric endocrinologist. Being a general pediatrician gives me a broad exposure to the pediatric experience. I enjoy forming long-term relationships with families and providing anticipatory guidance to optimize health. As a pediatric endocrinologist, I help patients and their families understand how hormones are influenced by what we eat and how we move our bodies. I routinely break down the conditions of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and review how they are treated. During every patient encounter, I keep in mind that individual experiences inform future directions, and I look forward to joining patients on their respective journeys.
When not in the clinic, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my children, husband, and dog. If I am not hiking or beachcombing, I am likely cooking or cheering on the Seattle Sounders.
Duke University School of Medicine
2012
- American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology
Swedish
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I cannot say enough good things about Dr. LaRoche. She takes concerns very seriously and is also reassuring. She is so helpful, competent, enjoyable. I feel safe knowing that she's going to be taking care of my kids. She reached out to see how we were doing after an ER visit. She worked us in for an appointment. I wish everyone could have a doctor like her.
Swedish Patient
We LOVE Dr. LaRoche to the point that we followed her to Edmonds coming from West Seattle. Her compassion and genuine care for our family is the reason why we will continue to see her for years to come. She has seen our family grow and is always excited to see us when we visit her.
Swedish Patient
Love Love Love Dr LaRoche - she saw my 15 year old son for pre-diabetes and I wish she could be MY DOCTOR! He felt very comfortable and she talked to him wtih respect.
Swedish Patient
She was awesome! My daughter wasn't scared at all to talk to her about her dietary decisions.
Swedish Patient
Dr Allison is very caring, attentive and professional. We are beyond happy with her services in a way that our 3 kids are cared by her. Thank you.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Allison was amazing she was so kind and helpful and made my daughter feel seen, heard and special. She's not our normal doctor we saw her for a sick day appointment but would gladly see her again.
Swedish Patient