LINA FINE, MD
NEUROPSYCHIATRYWHO I AM
My goal as a doctor is to use up-to-date knowledge, extensive experience and insight to help people lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. I am boarded certified in psychiatry, neurology and sleep medicine. I received my bachelor’s degree from Harvard University. I completed master’s degree in history and philosophy at the University of Cambridge in the UK. Upon graduation from medical school at Tel Aviv University, Israel, I completed neurology and psychiatry residency at the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City where I also finished sleep medicine fellowship. I moved to Seattle to deliver neuropsychiatric care at Swedish Neuroscience Institute and sleep medicine expertise with Swedish Sleep Medicine Medical Center. In addition to providing care to patients with complex conditions, I have enjoyed teaching medical professionals and public about sleep and mental illness.
WHAT I DO
I strive to provide effective care based on the application of up-to-date scientific knowledge and my professional insight to the unique needs of each individual. My understanding and experience is offered in a responsible and considerate way. I work closely with patients and their team of care providers to integrate mental health approach into their overall state of well-being.
Conditions I do not treat currently
– Alcohol or drug use or dependence
– Chronic suicidality or self-harm
– Eating disorders
– Anger management
– Court-ordered treatment or evaluations
– Work-related or disability evaluations
– Domestic violence
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
I bring a thorough training in neuroscience, psychopharmacology and physiology to medication management. I take into account not only your specific metabolism, genetics, previous response to medications, current and past medical conditions but also your life experience and values. My goal is to create a safe and maximally effective treatment with minimal number of medications, assessing often and adjusting treatment strategies according your response.
“The task of science is to stake out the limits of the knowable, and to center consciousness within them.” – Rudolf Virchow
SLEEP MEDICINE
Sleep is an intricate physiologic state that is tightly interwoven with one’s state of mind, genetics, stage of life and physical health. Through years of learning, research and experience I have been fine tuning my understanding of how sleep evolves through life in order to help patients understand and improve their quality of sleep and overall well-being.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Psychotherapy is an essential and powerful component of psychological healing. I have trained in multiple approaches – including psychoanalytic, cognitive behavioral, motivational modalities – in order to facilitate psychotherapeutic growth. My approach to therapy is to create a direct, structured, open-minded and compassionate space for a meaningful therapeutic dialogue.
“For all bodies are in perpetual flux like rivers, and parts are passing in and out of them continually.” Gottfried Leibnitz
“A mature person is one who does not think only in absolutes, who is able to be objective even when deeply stirred emotionally, who has learned that there is both good and bad in all people and in all things, and who walks humbly and deals charitably with the circumstances of life, knowing that in this world no one is all knowing and therefore all of us need both love and charity.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
POLICIES
Insurance
I practice as an “out of network” provider which means that I do not accept health insurance plans. Patient is billed directly and a superbill is generated to facilitate claim submission for patients who choose to proceed with insurance reimbursement for the out of network behavioral health payments. You may need to contact your insurance carrier to determine coverage criteria as coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary. I am unfortunately unable to see patients whose insurance plan is Medicare and its subsidiaries at present time.
If you contact your insurance carrier, you may wish to inquire about the amount of your deductible and — once the deductible is met — what percentage of the following visit codes is reimbursed:
1. Diagnostic assessment (CPT code 90792 or 99205 with modifier 95)
2. Medication or treatment monitoring follow up visit (CPT code 99213 or 99214 with or without modifier 95)
3. Psychotherapy (CPT codes 90834 or 90836 with or without modifier 95)
Cancellations and No-show Policy
Cancellations with less than 24 business hours notice or No Show appointments will be billed at the full appointment fee.