I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was deeply disappointing…read more I sought treatment here for TMJ/orofacial pain and went through multiple appointments, including imaging and digital scans for a custom appliance. After investing significant time and multiple trips to the office, communication became increasingly frustrating and inconsistent. I was told my appliance appointment had to be rescheduled because of a delay, only to later receive a termination letter ending the provider-patient relationship due to an alleged "breakdown in the therapeutic relationship." What bothered me most was not simply the termination, but the lack of clear, straightforward communication regarding the status of treatment already in progress. Matters that should have been simple became unnecessarily complicated. If you are considering this clinic, I would strongly encourage asking detailed questions upfront about billing, insurance coverage, timelines, and how unresolved treatment plans are handled if issues arise. This was an unexpectedly stressful and disappointing experience.

Dr. Chandrashekhar is an exceptional orofacial pain specialist…read more She listens with genuine attentiveness, catching even the smallest details that others might overlook. She even found something on my CT scan that the radiology report had not mentioned. Mine is a complicated case. Dr Chandrashekhar's ability to synthesize information into a clear, personalized treatment plan is remarkable. Grounded in evidence-based medicine and enriched by her background in oral surgery and broader education, her approach is both thorough and thoughtful. I felt truly seen--for my condition, symptoms and as a whole person. After my appointment, I felt a sense of hope I had not felt in a long time. I travelled from out of state to see her. I am glad I did.

I've had several injuries throughout my work life: all of which began to go from bad to worse in…read morethe course of 10+ yrs. Each time I'd go in and seek help, I'm always met w/the same spiel of: "everything looks normal", "you're still young", "just stretch", 'specialist this-specialist that' blah blah bs. My Landlord, a former pt, highly recommended Airrosti after she noticed I was limping and I told her I was having sciatic pain that got triggered after a workout. I made an appt and was quickly scheduled to see Dr.Barragan. I'm ngl, I didn't have much confidence- given my history of being dismissed by white coats time & again. But I'm so glad I gave Airrosti a shot! and I strongly recommend anyone on the fence, to do the same! My appt started on time. I was seen by Dr. Barragan. Dr. B was very friendly & chatty right off the bat & it put me a bit at ease. Dr. Barragan *listened and asked questions re injury. Not only did he tell me (w/confidence) that he knew what was going on w/me but that he could help!! And help he did! Dr. B's got the magic touch Y'all!!: I went from constant chronic pain-to more tolerable flexibility on my hip & legs and the pain/tension I had on my back- it went from constant to way more tolerable in the hour I was in his office. The techniques, Dr. B used (though painful) were just what my body needed to help get 'that release', I hadn't been able to get anywhere else. The only downside is the steep cost if your insurance doesn't cover the appts. But the way I'm currently feeling vs how I was feeling 2wks ago is Def worth the cost. I def recommend Dr. Barragan !! He'll leave ya feeling better than what you did goin' in and he's professional, really patient and actually knows what th he's doin'!!

David Baum & his team did a phenomenal job for my Tennis elbow pain and lower back pain. The fixed…read moreit fast and provided me a plan to prevent injury and pain in the future. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and provided an excellent treatment and rehab plan. They have a philosophy of fixing the root causes of your pain, and prescribes exercises to help get rid of your pain PERMANENTLY! They value your time and don't want to create a dependency for you, instead they want to see you as few times as possible and get your back to your normal pain free life FAST. That was really refreshing, as chiropractors in the past wanted me to visit them 5-6x but Airrosti fixed my pain in 3 visits. I highly recommend Airrosti!

I saw Dr. Bays for a second opinion on my broken right fibula in January. The first orthopedist--…read moreDougie Houser-aged -- at Orthopedic Associates of Seattle at Swedish Ballard instantly recommended surgery BECAUSE I'm a type 1 diabetic. Huh?? I asked him to explain, and he couldn't give me an adequate explanation for me, as a type 1 diabetic, needing surgery, when I run the risk of infection as a result. So I went to Dr. Bays at CurPoint for a second opinion. Dude's been at this a whole lot longer than Dougie Houser, and he didn't think I needed surgery. In fact, he echoed my sentiments that it would be more dangerous for me to have a plate and screws put in, due to the risk of infection. Dr. Bays has worked on former Seahawks players, as well as Johnny Cash, so I instantly felt I was in good hands. He wants to see me at least one more time and get one more round of x-rays, but I'm doing well. I'm mostly healed and walking around pretty well on the right foot. I really couldn't have asked for better care. I'm on a good foot here. ;-D

I absolutely love Curpoint and Doc Bays for their awesome care and customer service. Had an issue…read morewith my foot that Doctor Bays worked with me on to make sure that I had the least amount of invasive procedures to minimize complications while having some of the most advanced procedures as an option. Really appreciate the care and highly recommend.

Dr. Karmali is the best doctor I've ever had, and I've had great doctors in the past. I visited her…read moretowards the end of last year as a new patient and she spent about 30 minutes getting to know me before checking everything that I asked her to. She made me feel comfortable and relaxed every step of the way, talking me through everything. Dr. Karmali is extremely kind, attentive, gentle, humble, and calming. She went to UW Med School, so extra points for that! Another cool thing is that Swedish uses MyChart, an online personal health record system where you can see your medical history, appointments, messages from your doctor, etc. Strangely, when I called to make an appointment, the receptionist said that Dr. Karmali did not have any openings until January 2015. However, when I went online to MyChart, I saw multiple openings between now and the end of the year. I ended up making an online appointment with Dr. Karmali for early December and cancelling my phone-made appointment with another doctor at Swedish. I am so excited to go see Dr. Karmali again soon!

Dr. Karmali is by far the best doctor I have ever had. I found her at Swedish Downtown on 4th Ave…read more(she's still there) when I first moved to Capitol Hill in 2008 and even when I moved down to Puyallup, out of state, and then back again (now live in Tukwila) I continue to keep her as my primary care physician. After my motorcycle accident in 2009 Dr. Karmali checked up on me and worked with my medical records from Harborview to continue with my pain management care. To this day she still works closely with me on this care and has been very good at keeping an eye out for my health and well being and continues to work with my pain management doctor at Harborview. Dr. Karmali set me up with MyChart (available to all Swedish patients) when I moved back to WA and through that I am able to discuss issues with her without having to make an appointment to go into the clinic (I'm already there enough as it is!) and she is quick to get back to me usually same day but definitely within 24 hours. She even responds on her days off and to me, that is complete dedication and proves just how much she cares about her patients. I have recommended her to a couple of friends and they love her as well. Dr. Karmali is very knowledgeable and caring. If she is unsure of something she will investigate the issue to ensure that you get the best possible care. She is just an amazing doctor and an even more amazing person.

I was really hoping for a comprehensive plan for my pain and all I got was pushed to an expensive…read moretreatment NOT covered by insurance and a couple injections that didn't work. I told them I wasn't interested in ANY treatment not covered by insurance and felt like they dropped my like a hot potato. When I asked what the plan was, the doctor wouldn't even come in to see me and the young woman seemed very annoyed that I would even ask. The billing dept is a joke as their hours are extremely limited (listed on the bill as 6:30am to 11:30am, which isn't even true as the recording said different times, ending at 11:15am) and I'm pretty sure the billing department isn't even located in the US. This whole experience felt like a scam.

When my spine doctor initially recommended I try to make an appointment with Jason Attaman for a…read morebilateral nerve ablation, I vividly remember the hesitation in his voice. In fact, I recall him speaking the word "hesitant" in the same sentence as Attaman's name. My spine doctor mentioned two other clinics, but he said I could probably get an appointment sooner with Attaman than with the other two; he was right. The other two clinics were scheduling months out, so against my better judgment, I contacted Attaman's office. The initial appointment in September 2021 was easy to set up, and as I look back on it, I question the reason for the appointment. It was by video, and I learned very little other than that Attaman wanted me to get a second diagnostic nerve block (I had already had blocks on both sides) before he would do the ablation. From September through December 2021 on, communication with Attaman's office was a nightmare. God forbid I should miss a call from them while I was at work or wait a day to respond to an email they sent in the late afternoon, because it would take weeks to get back in touch with them. I suspect most of Attaman's patients, like me, are in considerable pain. The communication difficulties, under those circumstances, were agonizing for me. Every communication, in particular with "Jiji" would require multiple calls, voicemails, emails, and emails to others in the office to try to get her to respond. Aside from one medical assistant named Mina, it was almost as though Attaman's office didn't want me as a patient. Eventually, three months after the initial appointment, Attaman performed the procedure, but only on one side, despite his office telling me he'd do both sides in the same appointment. So, two months after my nerve ablation on one side, I had the pleasure of dealing with his office to schedule the other side. That procedure ended up happening in February 2022. So I had two separate procedures with Attaman. Did they work to relieve my pain? Not at all. If anything the pain was worse even months after the procedures. Does this mean Attaman did a bad job with the procedure? I have no idea. However, with any other doctor, I would have gone back and discussed the results and tried to figure out next steps. This sounds dramatic, but dealing with Attaman's office was so traumatizing, there's no way I would see him again. Also, although I don't think personal attacks are helpful, and each person experiences others differently, suffice to say, for me personally, I was put off by Attaman's bedside manner. In the fall of 2022, I requested that Attaman's records for me be sent to my doctor's office. They didn't send them. Surprise! Eventually my new doctor's office called them, reached someone, and got the records. When she talked to me about dealing with Attaman's office, I could hear the frustration in her voice. I had largely forgotten about Attaman until December 2022 when I received a bill from him for $600. I noticed that the visit dates were wrong on the bill so I called his office in mid-December and left a voicemail for "Jackie." Can you guess what happened? Yep, no return call. So at the beginning of February 2023 (still no return call), a year and five months after my first appointment with Attaman, I just sent him a check. Two weeks later I got another bill. I called Attaman's office (haha, yes I'm a glutton) and chose the option for calls from other physicians. When I told them what I needed, I was transferred again to the mysterious Jackie. There was no way I was leaving another voicemail for this person who had been ignoring my first voicemail for a month and a half. I called again on the physcian's line and demanded to know whether my check had been received. The person on the other end was able to confirm receipt within one minute of me calling. Dear god, let me forget Attaman's name! If I could go back, I would absolutely have waited to schedule with one of the other clinics/providers. So should you.

Things I've been diagnosed with by Virginia Mason after resident PCPs at the UW said I was faking…read morethe head, neck, and back pain I suffered from not even 6 months out from a failed neck surgery that resulted in multiple government investigations and the firing of my spinal surgeon: Chiari brain malformation, missed dozens of times by every UW radiologist and neurologist I ever encountered. Utterly inept. Spinal cord damage Occipital neuralgia, a painful condition that is described as debilitating by all credible sources. The UW wanted to stop all treatment and pain care: if they had been successful, I would be screaming in bed all day, every day, instead of living my life. They were trying to hurt me. Thoracic scoliosis (also missed by every single UW employee, even though it was glaringly obvious to even a layman in my imaging) Several missed Tarlov cysts in my spine I was told I need an almost complete surgical ribcage reconstruction due to numerous abnormalities likely stemming from further discovered abnormalities in my spine and pelvis. I had 100% government disability in addition to my very recent failed neck surgery: still, untrained, unspecialized doctors told me I was lying for attention. Hilary Iskin even told me she didn't bother to look through my chart, but had still decided I was faking it based off of pure prejudice and preconceived notions. David Rink used past sexual violence committed against me as psychological "evidence" that I was fabricating my profound and extensively documented health conditions, and put fraudulent and libelous information in my chart. Both of them refused to make any referrals for me to speak to specialists - they even refused to refer me to an orthopedist after my spinal surgery. They hurt and stymied me and my family. The fact that I have been violently raped (with legal proceedings) made David Rink inherently suspicious of my ability to report honestly about my body. This is blatant and insidious misogyny, and Rink should lose his ability to access the charts of any female patients for the rest of his life. He should not have the ability to work with any victims ever again. He should not be in medicine. Hospital staff asked me about the rape, and Rink pounced on that information - I never would've told him I was assaulted, as he had already raised his voice at me by this point for asking questions about his proposed "treatment" (only antidepressants, which time.com says is a toxic, widespread, and misogynistic practice that sexist doctors use to invalidate disbelieved chronically ill women). Sexual/psychological history is supposed to be protected information in patient charts. I feel violated a second time, as he used my assault that he learned about without my knowledge or consent to revictimize me, all because I had the gall to have been a victim, and to have trauma, pain, and a medical history that he wasn't competent, integrous, or academically curious enough to decipher. I believe he is hateful, profoundly judgmental, sexist (an accusation I take seriously and have never before levied against anyone), and deeply dangerous to the well-being of anyone he doesn't personally understand ... which will be many, as he's still in training. Iskin is the sort of woman who says she champions women's rights, but is actually a judgmental mean girl - she was even weirdly passive aggressive about my skirt. Please, if you're a woman, consider a different doctor. She's stereotypically medically misogynistic and does not believe women's pain. Despite having 9 weeks to prepare for my appointment, she read nothing about me, and then declared nothing was wrong because she saw nothing (!!). Her medical neglect and malpractice snowballed into the rest of the abuse I suffered at the UW. Her cruelty, laziness, and abject lack of care or consideration changed the course of my life. I wonder what it is about me that made Iskin decide to dismiss me entirely before even speaking to me. My age? My sex? My autism? My disability? ... we'll find out in court. The UW constitutionally changed how I feel about doctors: I was diagnosed with C-PTSD by a therapist who specializes in medical trauma. I feel so much fear that I no longer go to appointments without an advocate, which has changed my life significantly as I'm disabled and have many regular appointments. I'm confident I almost died multiple times during a string of UW hospitalizations involving spinal procedures with major complications. The UW is a misogynistic and incompetent organization with residents who hurt, maim, and kill. At the encouragement of my new medical team, I'll be suing, and speaking publicly about these "doctors" and the UW for the rest of my life. More in my previous reviews. (Don't listen to the reviews on the UW Medicine website - you can't submit reviews online and won't find a single physician rated under 4.8, it's corrupt. Turn to healthgrades, where these doctors have a 1 or a 2 rating.)

Once again! The UW billing department is calling and emailing me about 'unpaid bills' when in fact,…read morethe last time I was there was a year ago for my yearly wellness check that is fully covered by my insurance. Their billing department is the worst! Over the past 2 years since going to their clinic for visits that are fully covered by my insurance, I have had upwards of 10 to 15 calls and emails about 'unpaid bills' that I owe. DO NOT GO TO THIS LOCATION! Terrible and it's stressful.

No other doctor would deal with my trigeminal nerve ailments with sensitive teeth to hot and cold…read morecheeks hurting and occipital in the back of the neck. He recommended doing a procedure that has greatly reduced my symptoms and I see him regularly. Dr.Nago listens and is very kind and sympathetic. He is very good about referring out to other doctors to help with any neurological symptoms. I am very happy that I have met him. I feel very safe in his care. I highly recommend this doctor.

A close friend referred me to Dr. Nago about seven years ago, after I was misdiagnosed/receiving…read moreineffective treatment. He quite possibly saved my life and has given me a much better quality of life than I had. I owe him a debt of gratitude. He is one of the smartest, most caring, and thorough providers I've ever seen. Even when I have stupid questions, he makes sure that I am satisfied with his work-up, diagnosis, and treatment. Wherever he goes, so will I. Sorry, Nago, you're stuck with me. Until death do we part. (Mary J., Renton)

So many people have written about their fantastic Doctors/Surgeons in these reviews. Well, I will…read moretoo! Dr Matsen Ko was amazing every step of the way with my knee replacement, I would recommend her to anyone and everyone with 100% conviction. I also wanted to make sure that the Seattle Surgery Center was mentioned loudly in a review. From the phone calls leading up to this surgery to every interaction I had with everyone in this facility, the folks in this establishment were outstanding in every way. Every single interaction I had with employees was professional, competent, and most of all filled with kindness. These operations (in my case knee replacement) will give you some anxiety, the people that work here were extremely good at easing that anxiety. 5 STARS

I had two procedures at Seattle Surgery Center. On in November 2024 and one in January 2025…read more Everyone from reception, pre-op, surgery, anesthesia & post-op were amazing. This is exceptional medical care that I'm not used to since I have Kaiser Permanente insurance. Anesthesiologist Dr. Yuko Yano was amazing during my first surgery. She was kind, informative and provided post-op support for several days following my surgery. Surgeon Dr. Auld is the best and I would recommend him to anyone.

My experience with Devorah has not been positive, but that doesn't mean yours wouldn't be…read more I came to her as a highly complex case with multiple severe long-term health issues. She recommended three treatments in one week, and for all of them I was on the table 45 minutes or longer (I believe one was an hour and a half). When I inquired as to the ideal frequency of visits I was told that coming in as often as possible is best. After the third visit, my health crashed with incapacitating symptoms of overexertion. I also began having significant breathing trouble from an ongoing throat issue that Dr. Steinecker had been fully briefed on in our first meeting. After several hours of throat wheezing with each breath I made contact with Dr. Steinecker, calmly communicated what was happening, and was advised to "talk myself down" and counseling was the recommended treatment. I now see a different cranial osteopath. The throat/breathing issue also happened the day after my second treatment from him. Rather than assuming psychological origin, he made various physiological recommendations that relieved the situation and has since identified the problem. Also, he finds that half an hour every 2-3 weeks is plenty and is extremely cautious about over-treating any of his patients. I solicited a third opinion from another cranial osteopath who agreed the treatment I received from Steinecker was far more than *any* person ought to be given at once, let alone someone in my state. Devorah is a humorous, easy-going, compassionate doctor with skilled hands and significant ability to sense exactly what manipulation is called for and where in order to alleviate pain and other issues. It's mind-blowing, and if that's all you need then you may well have a satisfying experience as her patient. However I required a higher degree of sensitivity to my body's limitations and a more scientific approach than immediately passing off confounding issues as psychological problems. As a result, she lost my trust and my business.

Sometimes there are times when I wish you could give 6 or 7 stars - but unfortunately we only have…read more5 starts to choose from so here goes. She is a highly knowledgable, relatable, brilliant, outstanding health professional with a "can-do" attitude (even when me as a Patient believed being pain-free would be difficult to achieve). Basically, after a horrendous car accident and utilizing many practitioners a colleague pointed me towards Dr. Devorah Steinecker. And boy am I ever glad they did. Dr. Devorah is an amazing multi-talented Dr. who is known as a phenomenal paediatric working with autistic children - but my friend also shared she is also a prominent Neurologist (and I was referred via her skillsets in assisting others become painfree from accidents, injuries and such). So off I went travelling from Canada to USA: Working with Dr. Devorah has directly given me back my health and wellbeing back. The brain, neck and head injuries caused by the car accident are NOW balanced. Those who have gone through severe injuries (or seen loved ones go through such pain) can relate to what an amazing gift of being whole, aligned and physically strong again. Dr Devorah also integrates: Mind, Body, Spirit therefore encompassing the many aspects of self. So her work is powerful as it is a very personalized methodology that is NOT "cookie-cutter". Basically her work is uniquely designed and getting to know her patients on deep levels is important for she is nothing short of a miracle worker (okay I haven't seen her change water into wine - but you know what I mean)....when walking was painful , sleeping was cumbersome - being pain-free and healthy is a phenomenal gift, so I AM glad I gifted myself with the experience of working with Dr. Devorah for in doing so it gifted me back a wholeness in my Health.

went in for a fractured finger. i was given a hand brace but it's not one they sell, its sold by…read moreanother vendor. They had me sign a form agreeing to pay for the brace (price was not on form). Later, i got a bill from Pacific Medical for $277. (a $35 brace at any drug store) BEWARE to not sign anything unless you know what it will cost. When i called Zoom about this they said they aren't responsible for cost of other vendor prices. however they should be responsible for knowing their vendors are robbing their clients. = 5 stars for in person medical attention. good care-. = 1 star for doing business with Pacific Medical equipment who is an unethical price-gouger.

The worst. Full…read morereview to come. Stay tuned I plan to write a full review. For now just avoid at all costs. Veteran nurse here. Trust me. Find a physician who cares