How to Manage Gastroparesis
The food that you eat is pushed through the digestive tract by the repeated contraction of the stomach muscles, which are...
Read moreDr. Carol Murakami is a physician leader and consultant with extensive experience in a wide variety of settings. She is a well-trained gastroenterologist and hepatologist and has held significant positions in both academic and private settings. She has hospital privileges at Harrison Medical Center in Silverdale, Washington, and has served as a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington since 1995.
Dr. Murakami obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of California and her medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She completed her medical residency at Wadsworth Veterans Hospital-UCLA. She completed fellowships in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Washington and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, respectively.
Dr. Murakami proceeded to earn a master’s degree in healthcare leadership and management at the University of Texas at Dallas in 2019 and thus has developed a strong base of knowledge in the business of medicine. Her strengths include interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
Dr. Murakami has two grown children – her son is a successful investment banker and her daughter is climbing the ranks in a high-end restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her precious Welsh Pembroke Corgi, Yoshi. She also religiously attends her online yoga classes, spends time outdoors, reads, and is working on her golf game.
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