Locked, Loaded, and Radiated: My Recon at Legacy Salmon Creek…read more Marching into a hospital through a metal detector wasn't on my bingo card for the day, but apparently one lunatic with a gun years ago ratcheted security up to DEFCON 2. I get it--force protection--but it slows the mission down a bit. Once inside the wire, the front-desk crew were solid troops: friendly, efficient, and squared away. The radiology techs carried the same energy--professional, competent, and quick to execute. When my number came up, the procedure moved fast. The only real enemy contact was that cup of radioactive chalk they made me chug. Let's just say it hit like a flashbang to the gut ... RALPH! As a first-timer in this AO, I'll say this: the hospital is clean, organized, and staffed with pros. The security gauntlet? Maybe a little overkill--but I've seen worse, and if it keeps another incident off the blotter, I can live with the inconvenience. CombatCritic Gives Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center 8 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better - Unless You're On The Receiving End) ... HOOAH!

1 Star - 13+ HOUR ORDEAL | DANGEROUS NEGLECT & ABUSE…read more My sister arrived coughing up blood at 12:30 AM. Her X-ray was finished at 3:55 AM, yet we were left in the waiting room with zero consultation or answers until 9:00 AM. Overall, we were stuck there for nearly 14 hours just to get a diagnosis. We didn't need a bed; we needed a doctor to review her results and tell us if she was safe. The front desk conduct was appalling. A receptionist named Marella told me she "DID NOT CARE" my sister was coughing up blood and intentionally flipped her ID badge to hide her name (a violation of WA law). Another staff member earlier that morning refused to provide a grievance form. While the clinical staff was kind and attentive once they finally saw us at 9:00 AM, the 13+ hour total time spent for a respiratory emergency is a massive safety risk. Formal reports have been filed with the WA Department of Health and Legacy Leadership. Avoid this ER.

Obstetrics and Gynecology…read more My experience with Dr. Duggirala was extremely disappointing due to lack of follow-through and communication. At my appointment on February 13, 2026, she told me she would have another physician review my MIR report and would get back to me within three days with a plan and referral to the appropriate specialist. That never happened. I followed up through the patient portal 4 times asking who I was being referred to and what the plan was. I repeatedly received messages from staff saying she was out of the office/on-call and would respond within 48 hours, yet I never received a response from the doctor herself. When medical issues require timely care, patients depend on their doctors to follow through. Instead, I was left without answers and had to begin searching for specialists on my own. I sent a message through the portal asking to refer me to the specialist I found myself and still no response. As of March 11, 2026, I still have not received any follow-up or referral. I would not recommend this provider based on my experience. This is not ok.

Absolutely the worst ER service in my 68 years. No one can answer even basic questions…read more Save yourself the headache go to Salmon Creek legacy, or just stay home.

The lady that helped me make my appointment over the phone was very nice…read more Made an appointment for a TB test. Not even a doctor visit and they called it a nurse visit. I waited for more than one hour past my appointment time and never got called. Everyone that came before and after me got called already. Went up to ask how much longer I had to wait. The front desk lady already forgot about me while I sat right in front of her this whole time. Then she messaged the team and I finally got called. That was 2 hrs of my life that I will never get back. The lady that drew my blood last time bruised my arm and it was my first time getting an injured arm from a blood draw. Good thing a different lady did it this time and it went well. I hope I don't have to come back here again.

was seen by a gynecologist from urgent care. Who then told me to call and make an appointment with…read moremy doctor for bladder cancer that it was urgent. When I called to make the appointment at Seymour, told that it didn't matter if I had the potential for cancer, they could only get me an appointment for July. They didn't care there was no emotion no feeling about somebody who has had cancer prior who could have it again. Good job a way to help our community by letting everybody die because you don't care.

I was brought in by an ambulance for chest pains, they already had an ED room ready for me. Doctor…read moreHanley and ED nurses Kaitlyn and Rachel efficiently and effectively took care of me and diagnosed a heart event. Dr Kozinski came in the middle of the night to do an angiogram that confirmed a SCAD. I was moved to the Cardiac ICU where the entire team was wonderful. While I can't remember the name of the great nighttime nurse (sorry!), daytime Nurse Mary and NP Jackie were caring and super informative. I've forgotten so many names, but I want to mention that the young man who put in my second IV line (the first was at a clinic) did it painlessly. Also, the professional who did my echocardiogram was excellent, and the staff member who took my food orders was so considerate and helpful. Everyone was so welcoming and respectful to me, my same-sex spouse, and my sister. Their care and treatment were exemplary. I was able to be discharged after only one night in the CICU. THANK YOU, PEACE HEALTH!!

10 stars on a five star scale. On Sunday evening, I fell and split my head open walking my doodles,…read moreso I headed to PH ER, and I'm glad I did. Superior, compassionate care by RNs Jenn and Janelle, and by NP Elizabeth Elliott. Wound debrided, CT taken, and head stitched up. Everyone who was not my caregiver was also friendly and nice. Highest recommendation.

Environment is both aesthetically pleasing and well maintained. Every person with whom I interacted…read morewas on top of it - welcoming and helpful. The clinical care was thorough and efficient. I have great confidence in the care provided here.

My midwives have been great but there is one medical assistant that I've had the misfortune of…read moregetting stuck with almost every time who baffles me. I genuinely don't know how she passed schooling to become a med assistant. She's curt, doesn't have great bedside manner, and consistently messes up scheduling. She can't properly read the prenatal vitamins I'm taking (doesn't know what choline is...). Even one of my midwives mentioned that she knows the MA is not good about scheduling, which is really important in late 3rd trimester. It concerns me and I'm surprised my blood pressure isn't higher when I encounter her. I really wish there were other assistants available; I had a different one at one appointment who was wonderful and haven't seen her again.

I've been coming to this Vancouver Clinic location since 2019, when my PCP moved out of state and I…read moreneeded to find another doctor. There weren't any female doctors at the 87th location, so I decided to start coming to the Salmon Creek location. This location is very similar to the 87th location I'd been going to for years. Same spa-like feel when you walk in with water fountains and a real calming vibe. There's plenty of plush chairs and benches in the long lobby area with plenty of gender neutral restrooms and hand sanitizing stations. They also have a pharmacy and lab for bloodwork. I appreciate not having to go to different locations to get things done. They use the MyChart app, making it easy to schedule appointments, pay bills, and ask your doctor's team medical questions. It's very easy to use and I usually get responses within 24-48 hours. Overall I am happy with this Vancouver Clinic location. I will continue to come here for as long as my PCP is available.

I absolutely LOATH TVC's disrespectful scheduling system. As a prospective or current patient you…read morecan only contact a call center and wait on hold until an agent takes your call. While you wait, the recorded message implores you to go to the website or patient portal to DIY your own care, apparently. If the schedulers cannot answer your question (I doubt that they are medical professionals), you have to schedule a call back from the doctor's office. Even if you are current patient, you are NOT allowed to call the doctor's office directly, because they are "too busy with other patients" and "cannot be bothered answering questions." If you were having medical issues, can you imagine how inhumane this system would be? Here's an idea, shut down your scheduling center and hire more staff at the medical offices. We are not cattle, being herded in and out of the abysmal, corporate, healthcare system. And these services are not free....we are paying dearly and yet treated with such a profound lack of respect. Can they make it more apparent that they want no contact with their patients other than getting paid? As for me, my doctor gave me three names of specialists, at different facilities. Of course, I will not be scheduling at TVC....for any reason. It is too soulless, conveyor-belt, Soviet "medicine" for my taste.

Can't say enough good things about Dr.Garrity and the staff here. He's always been on time and…read moredelivers great care.

I would give this medical system negative stars if Yelp would allow because just like the other…read more"medical systems" available in the Pacific NW, they care even less about their elderly patients than the other two I have already tried. I won't get into the politics as to why this situation exists. We already all know why the system exists in its current form and it is truly bad, but Legacy has got to be the worst because the staff puts on the veneer of care and they really couldn't care less. At my age, in a new environment, totally alone, the lack of care for me as a person is astonishing and shameful. No wonder Legacy is in dire financial straits, their care mirrors the mismanagement of resources.

So I checked in here today with actual registration people since the kiosks were full. Interesting…read morething was that my receipt was going to my wife's e-mail address which is different from the kiosk which send it to my e-mail address. Possible HIPAA violation if the person wasn't paying attention. I called this to the attention of the person that registered me and the person did ask if it was okay. I did ask the person to create a change request which was basically ignored. Privacy is everyone's responsibility.

Have had many years of care here and there are many reasons I'm still here. I use the on line…read moreservice to send messages and order medication which prevents me from having to navigate the phone systems. My primary care doc is so helpful and thorough and I would not trade her for the world. The lab is fast and easy and the X-ray department is great also. The pharmacy gets busy sometimes but the staff is always kind and helpful too.

I went to Vancouver Clinic - 172nd/Tech Center. due to a lingering cough. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised that there wasn't a long line. I did still have to wait about 20 mins before I was called back to a room. Then waited 10-15 mins before seeing a doctor. To me, that seems reasonable -- I was a walk-in. The environment is clean, calm, orderly, welcoming. Bathrooms in hallways are kept very clean. Seating areas are kept very clean. Dr. Erik Andru Martin is who took care of me that day. I was very impressed with him stopping in to apologize for the long wait & checking to see what my specific needs were before needing to leave to complete other patient care. When he returned, he was a good listener, asked good questions, he didn't seem to be rushing at all. I appreciated that he heard what I've tried in the past to deal with a lingering cough & he didn't try to insist on one method to help -- he gave several suggestions. I also appreciated that while he did prescribe a medication -- he also gave suggestions of some very practical ways to address the cough at home. Thank you Dr. Martin for your excellent care.

My husband and I come here yearly to see our dermatologist. We were referred by our PCP at the…read moreSalmon Creek location. We absolutely love our dermatologist. She is wonderful. So friendly and thoroughly checks our skin for cancerous growths. We are both very comfortable with her. Her current assistant is very friendly as well. These clinics, we've been to three in the Vancouver area, are welcoming and have a calming vibe when you enter the building. There's water features which give it a more spa-like feel versus clinical. They use MyChart for patient information, including scheduling appointments, lab results, filling out forms prior to appointments and checking in online to make the waiting time shorter. Overall we're both happy with this location. They have a large parking lot and plenty of hand sanitizer stations throughout the building. Would highly recommend!

Tried and true kind staff rarely a wait and is a comfortable place to take care of everyone.read more

I have an amazing doctor. Dr Munoz Oca helps me through so…read moremuch with my health concerns and problems. Couldn't ask for a more patient caring doctor.