Dr. Megan Taylor

*Dr. Taylor is only accepting new patients with digestive health & associated concerns (IBS, SIBO, MCAS, POTS, etc.).

She is no longer accepting new Primary Care patients*

Megan Taylor, ND is a physician, educator, and mentor. Dr. Taylor practices integrative primary care for adults and naturopathic gastroenterology for adults and children with digestive concerns, allergies, and autoimmune disease.

Dr. Taylor earned her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. She completed two years of post-graduate residency training in primary care and naturopathic gastroenterology, and is well-versed in the evaluation and management of digestive conditions. She serves as adjunct faculty at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA, teaching the gastroenterology curriculum, and enjoys lecturing and teaching across the country and online. She is a proud member and former board member of the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (http://GastroANP.org ).

Dr. Taylor is co-owner of Neighborhood Naturopathic and Primary Care, with Emily Lesnak, ND, and loves to run a small business in West Seattle, where she was born and raised. Providing a positive, nurturing work environment for fellow physicians and staff is a particular passion of Dr. Taylor’s, and one she actively cultivates along with caring for patients.

Dr. Taylor offers full-spectrum primary care for adults of all genders and practices weight-neutral medicine that does not utilize body weight or BMI as a marker of health. Dr. Taylor provides:

  • Integrative primary care for adults including annual well visits, routine follow-up care, and acute care

  • Naturopathic gastroenterology, including pediatric gastroenterology (see detailed list below)

  • Immune system dysfunction, including autoimmune disease, allergies, histamine intolerance, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

  • Complex chronic conditions, including hypermobility, dysautonomia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Fibromyalgia, and Long-COVID

  • Peri & post-menopausal hormone therapy

  • Gender affirming hormone therapy

Additionally, Dr. Taylor specializes in treating the following conditions in adults and children:

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO)

  • Intestinal fungal overgrowth (“Candida”)

  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), like Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Functional Dyspepsia

  • Gastroparesis and Delayed Gastric Emptying

  • Chronic intestinal bloating

  • Chronic constipation

  • Microbiome Restoration

  • Pediatric digestive conditions, including functional abdominal pain

  • Chronic allergies and immune activation

  • Autoimmune Diseases

  • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Histamine Intolerance

  • Dysautonomia, including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)

  • Complications associated with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

  • Complications from historical environmental mold or mycotoxin exposure

  • Post-viral sequela, including COVID 19 Long-haul syndrome

Dr. Taylor does NOT provide treatment for:

  • Lyme disease and other vector borne infections

  • Diabetic patients seeking a PCP to manage insulin prescriptions

  • Individuals with active cancer looking for adjunctive care (Check out FABNO to find providers with this specialty)

  • Patients seeking weight-loss as a primary focus of their care

Dr. Taylor is licensed in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California, and can provide care via telemedicine or in-person for patients that reside in these states and offers educational consults for those outside of these states. To learn more about Dr. Taylor, her practice, and how you can work with her in WA, OR, or CA visit megantaylornd.com. Or, if you have a provider referral or are an existing patient, schedule a visit with the link below.