Mary P. Fairchok, MD

Mary Fairchok, MD, COL(ret), is board certified in pediatrics and infectious diseases, offering comprehensive care for acute and chronic infectious diseases. She has more than 30 years of practice experience, has authored over 40 peer reviewed medical articles, and has presented lectures and research both nationally and internationally. She consistently achieves a 5 star ranking on patient satisfaction scores.

Dr. Fairchok retired from the US Army after 21 years of active service, and was the Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and the Pediatric Residency Program Director at Madigan Army Medical Center while on active duty. She currently serves as a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, and teaches both residents and medical students.

Away from work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their three daughters and dogs. She loves hiking, reading, running and traveling.

A few selected honors Dr. Fairchok has been recognized for include Washington Top Doc, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and multiple teaching and research awards. 

The conditions Dr. Fairchok treats include:

• Bone and joint infections
• Congenital viral infections such as cytomegalovirus (CMV) or herpes virus
• Concern for possible immunodeficiencies
• Fevers of unknown origin
• Hospital-acquired infections and follow-up care for infections requiring hospitalization
• Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections
• Perinatal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) exposure and HIV infections
• Hepatitis C infection and exposure
• Syphilis
• Tickborne infections
• Long Covid
• Screening and PEP for infections related to sexual assault
• Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) against HIV
• Fungal infections
• Persistent or recurrent fevers
• Serious or unusual infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Travel or tropical-related illness and prevention of these illnesses
• Tuberculosis exposure and infection
• Penicillin allergy oral challenges (2+ years of age)
• Vaccine hesitancy discussions to provide accurate information
• Other unusual, complex or persistent infectious disease

• MultiCare Mary Bridge Children's

I partner with patients and their families to provide the best care possible. I work to gain their trust, understand their concerns, and provide a clear plan  with every visit. Ongoing communication with families also helps me to offer effective treatment strategies. My goal is for patients and parents to feel they are heard, understood and confident in the care they receive.

Respiratory viruses, HIV, tuberculosis, immunizations and pneumococcal disease