Cynthia Talbot, M.D., likes working in partnership with her patients to help them build healthy lifestyles and cope with their medical problems. She received her medical degree from the University of California Berkeley-UC San Francisco Joint Medical Program. Dr. Talbot completed her internship and residency in family medicine at Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound and completed a fellowship in faculty development at the University of Washington. She has been involved in teaching medical students and residents since 1987 and believes this keeps her challenged and up-to-date.