This is an old review as I haven't actually attended there since we first moved to Seattle two and…read morea half years ago. I had to take my daughter in to get up to date with her immunizations for school. I called specifically and told them what I required, after waiting for our appointment and the doctor doing a well check, which I didn't ask for but hey ok, they let me know they didn't have the vaccine and they would have to order it in and they would call me once it arrived. They never called to say that it came in and I'm sure did the well check just to get paid by health insurance. I also had to pay the copay which I should not have had to do for the well check. I will never go to this medical center nor recommend.

I've been seeing ARNP Melinda since ? 2004 & has always been thorough, thoughtful in that ARNP…read moreMelinda includes me with decisions regarding my care, & listens..with a sense of humor. I've been very happy with my care, & her assistants / tech support. thank-you, Melinda

I am post surgical decompression of my L4-L5, by 1 day... I woke up today almost pain free. My…read moreOrtho doctor, Dr James Pritchett, had Dr James Raisis assist him with my surgery. My husband and I found Dr Raisis to be very friendly, respectful and great bedside manner. I am very, very picky about who my doctors are, and I immediately felt very comfortable with Dr Raisis. In the recovery room I heard staff talking about him, and they had nothing but good things to say about him. In my book, if medical staff speaks highly of a doctor, that is who I'm going too see! Dr Pritchett made a good choice!! Two wonderful doctors, and this morning, I'm sore but no real pain!! I was told to expect lots of pain post op...doesn't seem to be happening! And I credited those two doctors and the great staff at Swedish Ortho Insitiute!!

I don't live in Seattle anymore so this review is rather overdue, but I am currently reviewing my…read morerecords from Dr. Raisis and his colleague Dr. Steege, which reminded me I wanted to review them here. Dr. Raisis in particular was completely disinterested in my case; he was never receptive to anecdotes that would help explain my symptoms (in fact, he outright said he had never seen my particular issue in his career, when in fact it is a fairly common issue and relatively easy to see on diagnostic images, according to information I've gathered and surgeons I've met in the meantime). For a few years I defended him, saying that while his bedside manner was terrible, he was a good "mechanic." That changed when I was diagnosed and treated for a rare infection that Dr. Raisis had neglected to warn me was a possibility of the last surgery he had done on me. In fact, Dr. Steege had seen me while I was trying to get a diagnosis, and he correctly guessed what was wrong but dismissed me saying that couldn't be the case. By the time my infection was diagnosed, there was an imminent threat of kidney failure (yes, stemming from a neuro issue!). I would not recommend Dr. Raisis or his colleague Dr. Steege. Terrible customer service, and negligent doctors with little interest in cases they do not find compelling.

Dr. Broudy is the best. Since my last review, I have visited him on several occasions. When I had…read moresome break-through heart symptoms while on my meds, he arranged for me to go through a graded exercise test on a treadmill. After my test was completed, he told me how impressed he was with my results. Of course, the competition is 25-30 years older, but I'll take whatever compliments I can get. If my insurance company let me, I think I would continue to visit Dr. Broudy even if I didn't have a stupid arrhythmia to manage. He's very entertaining. A few visits ago, he was looking through my chart, and asked if I was related to a physician from another state who shares the same last name as me. After telling him we were not related, Dr. Broudy goes on to tell me the story of how the physician was attacked and killed by an alligator. See, entertaining, right?

Dr Broudy is great . Personable and knowledgeable and takes his time. The only problem is that you…read morewill likely wait a LONG time during your appointment to see him. I really wish Swedish would book him longer appointment slots instead of overbooking him such that patients are waiting so long. I once waited over an hour and the nurses said this was normal

I had an excellent experience at this office. The initial call to schedule an appointment was easy,…read moreand the lady I spoke to answered all my questions and was very friendly. True to her word, she mailed me all the needed paperwork promptly, and I received a call from Lisa in the office to let me know that they received all my MRI images from the radiologist. I even got a reminder call the day prior to my appt. I'm not that familiar with Evergreen, so it was a little tricky, finding the office. Parking was a breeze, as all the paperwork was very clear about parking in the "blue" garage. However...it would have been good to know that the office was in the "Tan" section of the Evergreen complex. FYI. The office itself (once I found it) is very large and well-spaced out. There are sports memorabilia and prints on the walls (the doctors specialize in sports medicine, which I like!). The front desk lady was incredibly nice and we chatted. I was seen on time, to the minute. Another friendly gal ushered me to my room, and I was told to change into some very unattractive shorts (!), to take some x-rays. The x-rays provide a different image of the problemmatic area, and being associated with the medical field myself, I believe them to be appropriate and necessary for proper diagnoses. The x-ray tech was awesome! She made me very relaxed and comfortable - even in the hideous shorts. Afterwards I was escorted back to my room, where I was seen by Dr. Roh (see my review of him. He was great). This practice came highly recommended to me by my GP, and I have heard great things from people I know who have been seen here. Now I see why.

I saw Orthopedics Int. after suffering an ACL injury in November. I saw Dr. Neil Roberts at the…read moresuggestion of a friend who played collegiate football for 4 years. After meeting doctor roberts I was certain that he was the doctor for me. He is POSITIVE, realistic, and honest which is important when approaching a procedure like this. All of the nurses and staff are unbelievably helpful and continuosly went out of their way to help me, even when it came to insurance troubles! I never felt ignored or uncomfortable and they were always on the ball when it came to my scheduling, insurance, etc. The ACL replacement procedure itself went amazingly well with almost no scarring and a full recovery back to snowboarding and crossfit at 5 months!!!! Dr. Roberts is a fantastic surgeon and was very positive about recovery times, but what I loved most was that he NEVER told me what I was capable of. Recovery is what you put into it and I feel blessed that I had a doctor as competent and understanding as Dr. Roberts. I send all my friends and family members there! Oh, and get the CPM machine for post surgery. trust me.

New patient. Left my ID at home, foolishly. I offered to go and get it, and gave them a credit…read morecard with my picture on it in the meantime. Sat and waited for an hour. Friedman strode in looking harried and asked "What are you here for today?" with a puss on his face. Before I finished answering, he interrupted with "Look, I can't see you without an ID." I said "I told the receptionist I could go get it. I live about two blocks away." "If you're not happy with the care, you can go somewhere else." So I did. Very strange and unpleasant interaction. My fault for not having an ID, but what an A-hole. Best I can figure, I was labeled suspicious for not having my ID and shown the door. He also wouldn't give me my chart when I left. Not recommended.

The last time I'd classify one of my doctors as "good" was when I was a kid and my family practice…read moredoc was a marvel. Engaging, patient, unhurried and knowledgeable. Sure he once broke both legs jumping off a boat into 4' deep water and getting medical advice from a dude with giant casts on both of his legs was a little suspect, but I digress. Since that doctor I've had a long string of managed care zombies. Every single one has made a snap judgment based on the first symptom or two they heard and hustled me along. I had one doc say "You need to lose some weight" based on my BMI, not bothering to note that I was at the time a bodybuilder with single digit body fat (his advice would be correct nowadays, but again I digress). Dr. Friedman, who I chose totally at random as the nearest doctor who took my insurance, has been an unexpected joy. He's very kind, listens to his patients, doesn't rush you at all and seriously knows his stuff. He has also worked in the area for a very long time and has extensive connections in the local medical community. I've gotten a couple of referrals from him and they both worked out wonderfully. To be fair his office is a little dated-feeling and could use a facelift, but that hasn't affected the quality of care I've received at all. I'd much rather have a great doctor with a 70's-feeling office than a mediocre doctor in a state of the art facility, which seems all too common these days.

Dr. Yamashita did robotic surgery on me in May 2021. He was professional in the pre-surgery…read moreconference explaining my options and possible complications. The surgery was performed expertly and I was out of the hospital in two days. He visited me each day in the hospital making sure I was progressing as expected. The entire hospital staff at St. Francis was outstanding with special recognition to Victoria in pre-op, Olga who transported me to the surgical suite, Rosy the RN who oversaw my care the first day, and also Salome, Larisa, John, and Tyler. Dr. Yamashita had me in for a post-op conference explaining the necessity of taking it easy for 4 to 6 weeks to heal appropriately. The surgery and post surgery care were outstanding. I highly recommend Dr. Yamashita and staff.

Dr. Ochi has been my nephrologist for over 10 years! I have to say he is one of my best doctors!…read more He is a doctor who truly cares about his patients! He takes the time to listen to what you have to say and really puts into thought. When there is something wrong he explains everything in detail so you can understand everything he is talking about! Dr. Ochi , is a great nephrologist who truly knows his stuff! I have a few times that when something was wrong about my kidneys or protein spillage, he was on top of it, no matter what day or time! I'm mean that too! He had gotten some lab work sent to him in the evening, and he immediately called me about the problem. He didn't Waite for the next business day,he took it upon himself to call right then , no matter the time, which it was past his working hours. I really appreciate his caring and concern for his patients! His very patient with his patients and shows that he really wants help you feel better! My husband and I am so glad that we have Dr. Rex Ochi for our nephrologist! I would never trade him for another nephrologist! I have seen quite a few nephrologist in my 33 years of having kidney disease and I absolutely love Dr. Ochi. If your looking for someone who truly cares and takes the time for you, and listens to your concerns, I highly, highly recommend Dr. Rex Ochi in Seattle, WA You will not regret it!

I agree with the other negative review. The doctor was nice and knowledgeable, but I wish I could…read moresay the same about the rest of his employees particularly the billing guy. And be expected to pay for an additional appointment even if you go in for a routine physical. Never in my life have I had to come back for an appointment to have my bloodwork given to me. It's always been mailed to me, however I was told I needed to come back for the bloodwork. Other than being a bit inconvenienced, I didn't question it until I received the $150 bill for a doctor visit. I don't have any life threatening diseases or terminal illnesses, so why? Do yourself a favor and find another doctor you'll be much happier.

I have been going to Dr. Goldman for years. Always a sweet man and knowledgeable. Never had a bad…read morevisit. All of his staff are friendly and make you feel comfortable.