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LYME LITERATE DOCTOR IN SEATTLE

Dr. Susan Marra has been practicing medicine since 1998,  and her own battle with tick-borne illness taught her, firsthand, what it actually takes to get well.

That experience didn’t just make her empathetic to what her patients are going through. It made her a sharper diagnostician, a more persistent researcher, and a Lyme literate doctor who refuses to settle for “manage the symptoms” when getting to remission is possible.

Today, patients in Seattle, and via telehealth across Washington, come to Dr. Marra when they’ve been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or stuck on a treatment plan that isn’t working. She specializes in untangling complex, multi-system illness and building a plan that treats the whole person, not just a lab value.

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Dr. Marra’s Affiliations

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A LYME DISEASE SPECIALIST THAT TREATS THE ROOT CAUSE

Chronic tick-borne illness rarely stays contained to one system. Left untreated, it can disrupt the microbiome, alter hormone balance, damage detoxification pathways, activate MCAS, and drive the kind of systemic inflammation that leaves patients with a long list of specialists and no clear answers.

Dr. Marra’s approach draws on clinical nutrition, herbal and botanical medicine, German biologic medicine, and restorative medicine, combining the best of conventional diagnostics with integrative treatment. Rather than treating each symptom in isolation, she works to identify the underlying infections and dysfunction driving the whole picture, then builds a plan specific to that patient’s physiology.

Patients consistently point to the same thing: she listens, she digs until she finds the root cause, and she’s honest about what recovery actually takes.

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CONDITIONS LYME LITERATE DOCTORS TREAT ALONGSIDE LYME DISEASE

Dr. Marra also sees pediatric and adolescent patients with tick-borne illnesses, learn more here. 

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT

Appointments are conveniently offered via telehealth, so you can work with Dr. Marra no matter where you’re located.

A first visit typically starts with a thorough history and review of prior testing and treatment, followed by targeted lab work to identify what’s actually driving your symptoms. From there, Dr. Marra builds an integrated treatment plan, stays closely involved, and makes any necessary adjustments over time.

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HEAR WHAT PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I’m seeing a Lyme literate doctor?
Look for specialized training beyond standard medical education. Items like ILADS membership or training are the clearest marker, along with experience treating coinfections and complex, multi-system presentations. Dr. Marra has been an ILADS member since 2001, trained directly under Dr. Richard Horowitz and Dr. Charles Ray Jones, sits on the Medical Board of the Global Lyme Alliance, and serves on the board of Dr. Horowitz’s MSIDS Research Foundation. She was also the first naturopathic doctor to receive an ILADS preceptorship through the Turn the Corner Foundation.
What does “Lyme literate doctor” mean?
“Lyme literate” describes a doctor who has pursued specialized training and clinical experience in diagnosing and treating Lyme disease and its coinfections, beyond what’s covered in standard medical training — most commonly through ILADS (the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society).
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance directly. However, our office provides insurance-compliant superbills at every appointment, which you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Most insurance companies reimburse a portion of office visit expenses, depending on your carrier and policy — for specific details, please reach out to your insurance carrier directly. Medical Bill Gurus and American Medical Health Alliance are resources some patients have used to help with insurance reimbursement.
Is Dr. Marra accepting new patients?
Yes, Dr. Marra is currently accepting new patients. Call our office at (206) 299-2676 to schedule your new patient consultation.
Am I able to have a phone consult or a telemedicine appointment with Dr. Marra?
Yes! All appointments are conducted via telehealth, so you can work with Dr. Marra regardless of where you’re located. For your scheduled telehealth appointment, please enter the virtual waiting room five minutes early to avoid any technical delays. You’ll receive a reminder from the office at least one day in advance.
How do you handle payments?
We accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and debit. Payment is due at the time of your visit.
Can I call or email the office with questions for Dr. Marra?
Established patients may contact our office with one or two clear, concise questions related to their treatment plan. Questions that need more in-depth discussion, or that fall outside the current treatment plan, will require scheduling an appointment. Please note email is not a secure channel for sharing private health information unless sent through our encrypted patient portal.