I've been seeing Lucy Hwang since 2015, and she has been great! The reason why I start to see her…read moreis that I was living in U district and she can speak Mandarine which can be useful for me as I don't know most medical terms. Lucy just helped me with my pap smear this January annual check, and I have to say, this time is so much better than the one I did in UW Hall Health Center.

The best doctor visit I've ever had. She's totally non-judgmental (I'm part of an alternative…read morelifestyle that effects my medical needs) and really cared about listening to my concerns, explaining anything I needed explained until I understood it. When I mentioned my family members (also patients, but it was my first time there), she quickly recalled who they were and spoke knowledgeably about them. UWMedical also does a thing where you can get test results online and email with the doctor if you have any questions; this is very convenient.

Good quality of care, expertise, and efficiency in getting patients in and out of there. Nice they…read morewere open when my normal primary care wasn't.

Amazing and prompt medical care and compassionate providers can be found here. The doctors are top…read morerate and the entire staff works together.

Parking can be an issue, especially if you don't want to spend a week's paycheck in the garage,…read moregiven that many have to wait for a long time before their scheduled appointments. Street parking is scarce, and cars passing by all seem to be in a hurry, honking their horns, crowding and not wishing to allow you the space, nor the time to park safely and quickly be out of their way. Inside, confusion ensues, as confirmation emails steer you to the 4th floor for children's covid vaccines, yet, after standing in line, you come to find that you must return to the first floor and stand in yet another line, fill out more paperwork (though it was all done previously online), and await your turn, which comes 20 minutes after your scheduled appointment slot. Staff don't seem to trust parents about their children's behavior and ease with vaccines - I'm sure they see the gamut of response, more of them being the children who flinch, flail, scream and protest. Our children are not like that, yet those who administer the vaccine don't trust me/us and force us to restrain our children uncomfortably and unnecessarily; after which they gawk at their calm and composed demeanors, complimenting them and wide-eyed congratulating us, their parents.

Dr. Ramanathan will perform a total hysterectomy without your knowledge or consent falsify the…read morediagnosis, up coded it to a larger reimbursement, removed healthy organs. UWMC OB/GYN Roosevelt- Dr. Aparna Ramanathan that I feel to share as a warning to other woman. Proceed with extreme caution if considering any gynecological procedures here, especially partial hysterectomies. She skipped basic standard-of-care steps, like performing necessary imaging beforehand, which could have caught issues or confirmed the need for surgery. Instead, I felt medically gaslighted--my concerns were dismissed, and the full scope of the procedure wasn't transparently explained. Despite final pathology reports showing no cancer, tumors, disease, or any medical justification, (only clinical guesses) they removed my uterus and cervix without properly informing me in advance. This wasn't just an oversight; it feels like a loophole they've exploited, leading to irreversible damage including incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction that have drastically impacted my quality of life. The informed consent process was inadequate--doctors didn't clearly disclose that the cervix would be removed as part of a "total" hysterectomy, even when it wasn't warranted. Always, always get a second opinion from an independent provider before agreeing to anything. Request a witness or have someone present at all appointments and during consent discussions to ensure everything is documented accurately. Be sure to read your own records thoroughly--progress notes, informed consent forms, and any imaging reports (if they even bother to do them). Don't let them rush you; demand transparency and hold them accountable. I wish I'd known this sooner to avoid the lifelong consequences. avoid if possible!!! Images have been censored by Google after external flags. Re-wrote verbatim below so facts stay clear. DIAGNOSIS SUBMITTED FOR INSURANCE APPROVAL: [D25.0] Submucous Leiomyona of uterus RAMANATHAN PER EPIC/MEDICAL RECORD: Finding(s): 1. Small mobile uterus on exam under anesthesia. 2. Normal appearing liver, gallbladder, stomach on laparoscopy. Uterus with small fibroid. Normal right Fallopian tube. Normal bilateral ovaries. 3. On cystoscopy, normal appearing bladder with no injury or foreign body. Brisk bilateral ureteral jets. She had adenomyosis on pathology. No other endometriosis seen at time of surgery. FINAL PATHOLOGY REPORT: A) Uterus, cervix, left fallopian tube, total hysterectomy and left salpingectomy: - Adenomyosis. - Inactive endometrium, cervix and left fallopian tube, negative for neoplasm. Specimenserus, with or without tubes and ovaries, other than neoplastic/prolapse, Uterus, cervi, let flopian tubes Pre-op diagnosis: Submucous leiomyoma of uterus [D25.0] A. Uterus, with or without tubes and ovaries, other than neoplastic/prolapse. Uterus, cervix, left fallopian tubes" is a 69 g, 7.5 x 4.6 x 3 cm uterus and cervix with attached left fallopian tube. Uterine serosa is tan-pink smooth and glistening. The anterior cervical margins of resection are inked blue, posterior black. The ectocervix is tan-pink and focally hemorrhagic around the patent 0.5 cm in diameter cervical os. The endocervical canal and the cervical cut surfaces are normal. Endometrium is tan-pink flattened glistening measuring 0.1 cm in thickness. Uterus is serially sectioned the myometrium is tan-pink and rubbery and measures up to 2 cm in thickness. In the anterior wall there is a subendometrial 2 cm trabeculated focally cystic nodule consistent with adenomyosis. The remaining myometrium is unremarkable. No leiomyomata are identified. The left fallopian tube measures 6.5 cm length is diameter ranges from 0.5 cm to 1 cm. Serosa is congested, smooth and glistening. There is a patent stellate lumen on cut surfaces A1: Anterior cervix A2: Posterior cervix A3: Anterior comyometrium with subendometrial cystic lesion consistent with adenomyosis A4: Posterior endomyometrium A5: Cross-sections of left fallopian tube and is entire fimbriated end

Normally I see Dr. Neighbor. I searched for quite awhile before I found a physician that I was…read morehappy with and Dr. Neighbor exceeds all my expectations. Naturally I was a bit skeptical when Dr. Neighbor was unavailable and the only Dr. that I could get in to see was Dr. Beard. Well all I can say is that I am very impressed. Dr. Beard is very professional and engaging. He listened to what I was saying and offered advice that made since. I don't think I'll switch from Dr. Neighbor but anyone looking for a new Dr. can't go wrong with Dr. Beard.

As a UW grad student, this clinic is the preferred provider for my insurance…read more I've had mixed experiences with this place. The women's clinic is fantastic, 5/5, just amazing. They are so kind--doctors, medical assistants, NPs--I've never had a bad experience with them. However, I was recently sick with a respiratory infection and I called for an appointment. I was told that I needed to see the triage nurse first, before I could see a provider. I was hoping to get some kind of cough medicine for my severe cough, just so I could sleep through the night and not constantly gag from coughing so hard. I waited about an hour to see her. The triage nurse gave me bad advice--told me to take an expectorant for a productive cough. I was coughing so hard, I nearly gagged in her office. The coughing continued for another week, and I ended up herniating a disc in my back. I regret not going to urgent care instead. The pharmacy is also terrible. They charge more for medication than retail pharmacies, are only open 9-5 on weekdays, and are very slow. I have switched my prescriptions to a Bartell 2 min from my house, and I'm paying much less (despite the Hall Health pharmacy being the preferred pharmacy under my insurance).

If you're a UW student you get 1 free visit per quarter to the doctor which is a decent plan. Is…read moreit amazing? No, but its basically included in your tuition and its a free doctor visit. I recently tore my thumb and saw a sports medicine doctor and he was great. Overall, anytime I've seen a doctor they've been friendly. The check-in staff isn't the friendliness but thats not a big deal for me.

I don't usually post reviews but I recently saw Dr. Calabrese has no other reviews yet. I…read morerecently moved from Boston and needed a new PCP. Its really nice to find a doctor who is actually smart and takes the time to listen to your needs. He was very thorough and obviously cared. If you are looking for a great PCP, I recommend him strongly.

My son was very ill in the Veterans Hospital in Seattle and as it turned out Dr. Calabrese was the…read morelast doctor who took care of him before he died. We were so fortunate to have Dr. Calabrase. He has the medical knowledge along with compassion and a way with people that my son and the family felt comfortable with. He helped the entire family through such a terrible, traumatic time. If you are looking for a new doctor, you could not do better than to use this wonderful man. I don't live in Seattle, but I wanted to tell those lucky enough to live there that you have a wonderful doctor in your midst.

Highest recommendation. No caveats…read more I've been a patient of Greenlake Primary Care for 30+ years. Dr Krista Hodne is my current doctor. (Previously, Dr Busch and Dr Starkebaum.) I'm a cancer survivor, among other stuff. Nothing about my care is easy, straightforward. Some of my troubles have taken years to bring under control. Dr Hodne is the best partner, life coach, and caregiver anyone can ask for. She and her team have gone above and beyond for me, time and again. Two strategies are proven to improve patient outcomes. Constructive long-term relationships, obviously. Emphasizing wellness over treating disease. Knowing this, I enthusiastically supported Greenlake's switch to a concierge model. The concierge model is a rejection of our nation's immoral, inefficient, profiteering fee-for-service model. It's a return to our Rockwell-esque notions of the family doctor. It allows doctors to spend as much time as needed with a patient, to do research, to coordinate all the referrals, to do battle with insurers, etc. No one is getting rich in family practice. Or running an independent clinic. Do the math, read the news. The providers at Greenlake Primary Care are making huge sacrifices. Just to keep the lights on. Just to deliver actual healthcare. Yes, concierge requires memberships to make it work. Until our nation adopts Medicare For All, it's the best available option. I chose to be a member, despite living off credit cards (at the time), because I wanted to get better. I chose correctly. You can too.

They ignored my symptoms and misdiagnosed me... when a patient complains of pain, don't respond by…read moresaying oh, it itches? The way you treated me was so WRONG! It turns out I had swelling of the brain; I could have died if I hadn't gone somewhere else who actually listened to me. Furthermore, my job and living situation was effected by your negligence.

Just got back from my first visit with Dr. Neighbor and I am very impressed. I have been looking…read morefor a Dr. in the Seattle are for awhile and am glad to say that I have finally found one. He is very personable, knowledgeable, and most importantly he actually listens. Dr. Neighbor was able to answer all my questions. I couldn't be more happy.

I was Dr. Neighbor's patient for several years. I had a thyroid condition, and during the time I…read morewas his patient, developed other illnesses of a chronic nature, which I now know all had undiagnosed thyroid disease as the underlying cause. Dr. Neighbor never took my concerns seriously, brushing them off one by one, as they arose. When I finally left his practice, I found a doctor who gave me the testing I needed on all counts, and all tests came back positive. I could then begin treatment, and have improved greatly. Dr. Neighbor doesn't appear to take his job seriously, and gets paid by insurance without providing anything but cursory service. He is grossly negligent and callous.

Heartfelt Thank You to the Emergency Room Team June 11, 2026 - afternoon/evening shift: I am…read morewriting to express my deepest gratitude for the exceptional care I received in your Emergency Department yesterday evening after breaking my ankle. During a very painful and stressful time, I am always astounded by the patience, kindness, and professionalism of the ED staff. I wanted to ensure that each and every individual who assisted me is recognized for their utmost dedication. Please pass along my sincere thanks to: * Front Desk Admission: Shannon and Jen - for their warm and efficient check-in. * Nursing Staff: Mike, Melissa, Baonie, Emily for their incredible compassion and pain management. * Physician Assistant: - Tyler James Ogden for explaining my diagnosis so clearly and follow up for Ortho Surgeon * Radiologist/X-Ray Tech: Tammy- for being so gentle during a painful procedure. * Transport Assistant: Aman- for getting me safely and kindly where I needed to go. You have a phenomenal team, and University of Washington always represents the absolute best of the medical profession. Thank you for everything you do. Sincerely, Candace G.

Dr. Ramanathan will perform a total hysterectomy without your knowledge or consent Falsified the…read morediagnosis, up coded it behind my back I had a deeply troubling experience with the UWMC OB/GYN Roosevelt- Dr. Aparna Ramanathan that I feel compelled to share as a warning to others. Proceed with extreme caution if considering any gynecological procedures here, especially hysterectomies. They skipped basic standard-of-care steps, like performing necessary imaging beforehand, which could have caught issues or confirmed the need for surgery. Instead, I felt medically gaslighted--my concerns were dismissed, and the full scope of the procedure wasn't transparently explained. Despite final pathology reports showing no cancer, tumors, disease, or any medical justification, (only clinical guesses) they removed my uterus and cervix without properly informing me in advance. This wasn't just an oversight; it feels like a loophole they've exploited, leading to irreversible damage including incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction that have drastically impacted my quality of life. The informed consent process was inadequate--doctors didn't clearly disclose that the cervix would be removed as part of a "total" hysterectomy, even when it wasn't warranted. Always, always get a second opinion from an independent provider before agreeing to anything. Request a witness or have someone present at all appointments and during consent discussions to ensure everything is documented accurately. Be sure to read your own records thoroughly--progress notes, informed consent forms, and any imaging reports (if they even bother to do them). Don't let them rush you; demand transparency and hold them accountable. I wish I'd known this sooner to avoid the lifelong consequences. avoid if possible!!! Images have been censored by Google after external flags. Re-wrote verbatim below so facts stay clear. DIAGNOSIS SUBMITTED FOR INSURANCE APPROVAL: [D25.0] Submucous Leiomyona of uterus RAMANATHAN PER EPIC/MEDICAL RECORD: Finding(s): 1. Small mobile uterus on exam under anesthesia. 2. Normal appearing liver, gallbladder, stomach on laparoscopy. Uterus with small fibroid. Normal right Fallopian tube. Normal bilateral ovaries. 3. On cystoscopy, normal appearing bladder with no injury or foreign body. Brisk bilateral ureteral jets. She had adenomyosis on pathology. No other endometriosis seen at time of surgery. FINAL PATHOLOGY REPORT: A) Uterus, cervix, left fallopian tube, total hysterectomy and left salpingectomy: - Adenomyosis. - Inactive endometrium, cervix and left fallopian tube, negative for neoplasm. Specimenserus, with or without tubes and ovaries, other than neoplastic/prolapse, Uterus, cervi, let flopian tubes Pre-op diagnosis: Submucous leiomyoma of uterus [D25.0] A. Uterus, with or without tubes and ovaries, other than neoplastic/prolapse. Uterus, cervix, left fallopian tubes" is a 69 g, 7.5 x 4.6 x 3 cm uterus and cervix with attached left fallopian tube. Uterine serosa is tan-pink smooth and glistening. The anterior cervical margins of resection are inked blue, posterior black. The ectocervix is tan-pink and focally hemorrhagic around the patent 0.5 cm in diameter cervical os. The endocervical canal and the cervical cut surfaces are normal. Endometrium is tan-pink flattened glistening measuring 0.1 cm in thickness. Uterus is serially sectioned the myometrium is tan-pink and rubbery and measures up to 2 cm in thickness. In the anterior wall there is a subendometrial 2 cm trabeculated focally cystic nodule consistent with adenomyosis. The remaining myometrium is unremarkable. No leiomyomata are identified. The left fallopian tube measures 6.5 cm length is diameter ranges from 0.5 cm to 1 cm. Serosa is congested, smooth and glistening. There is a patent stellate lumen on cut surfaces A1: Anterior cervix A2: Posterior cervix A3: Anterior comyometrium with subendometrial cystic lesion consistent with adenomyosis A4: Posterior endomyometrium A5: Cross-sections of left fallopian tube and is entire fimbriated end

Dr. Sheckter has been my primary care physician since I moved to Seattle almost 7 years ago, and I…read morecan't say enough good things about her. This is coming from a guy who's dad was his primary care doc for many years, too. She has my complete trust, and she is genuine in her care. The same goes for Dr. Friedman, who I've seen a couple of times while Dr. Sheckter was out. Barb is also a really caring and wonderfully constant presence in their office. I was in horrible shape and was in line to have terrible heart disease, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, etc etc etc. This team If you're looking for quality care that's genuine, this is the place to go.

I started seeing Dr. Sheckter in 1992 soon after my diabetes diagnosis. I had no idea on that first…read morevisit what a fortunate relationship I had just entered. Only much later did I really learn how important it was that she knew enough at the time to run the test for the specific type of diabetes that I had. In 26 plus years I have had so many needs for her expert care or referrals to other medical specialties. I also cannot say enough good things about the other caregivers that she has referred me to. I have certainly put Dr. Sheckter to the test of all of her knowledge with my laundry list of ailments, yet she passed all the tests. First, she listens well. Second, she always has the knowledge to make the correct answer. This might mean knowing when the specialist needs to be called in. Third, she clearly communicates what needs to happen next. I come from a family of medical professionals and have first hand knowledge of what excellent treatment looks like and this is it. The whole office experience is intimate, friendly, and just plain first rate. M.T.