Glory, glory hallelujah, Dr. Christian has freed me from my CPAP machine! No more being leashed to…read morethat thing like a junkyard dog! Woo hoo! But seriously, Dr. C took the time to explain all the various dental appliances that I could use in lieu of a CPAP, their pros and cons, and exactly the science behind how they worked. She was patient with all my questions, and so were her entire staff. (And I do ask a ton of questions.) If it were possible, I might take a quarter of a star off because you have to take three separate elevators from the parking garage to get to their office, and that's extremely confusing, but other than that, nothing but praise for this place.

From what I could tell during my one new patient appointment, Dr. Christian is great - very…read moreknowledgeable, thorough, and takes time to answer questions. The front desk at the time was also very friendly. The problem is this: After the intake, I scheduled a follow up appointment for additional imaging, only because I was assured (by both the doctor and front desk!) that the office would check my insurance for imaging coverage and follow up with me directly. Instead, no one contacted me at all until I reached out myself days before my x-ray appointment, only to be told (for the first time) that I never qualified for coverage in the first place, and that I'd supposedly already been informed at my first visit. When I pointed out the mismatch between what I was told and what was now being claimed, the office dodged responsibility rather than acknowledge any communication failure. "Hey, so sorry no one reached out to you to follow up. We'll make an effort to fix that in the future." That's really all it would have taken. Instead they went with "We never said that, we already told you." Which is honestly just...why do that? So weird. Tldr: great doctor, but if you go here then get all your communications in writing because their admin WILL gaslight you if they make a mistake. Especially so if you have any doubts at all about how they deal with insurance.

I have no issue with Dr Bandla I do have a problem with the communication or lack of communication…read morein his office. It is hard to ever get anyone on the phone nor will they return calls. It is hard to get a CPAP equipment refilled because the refuse to do it. Not sure if the Dr is aware that his clinic is lacking in customer service or things are being neglected. It is really bad. I hate to leave negative reviews but here you go.

I OWE MY LIFE TO 3 PHYSICIANS, 1 OF WHOM IS DR. BANDLA…read more ************* This is not an average review, as I am not an average patient. Perhaps by sharing my story, such as it is, others will see the value in Sleep Care & Medicine so that they might seek help sooner --not later-- and perhaps place that care in the capable hands of Dr. Bandla. ************************* -A BIT OF BACKGROUND- I lost years of my life to "Sleep Apnea": due to the poor health it caused --unnecessarily so-- because I ignored my doctors' suggestions to see a "Sleep Specialist" for a "Sleep Study" (I heard these words within quotations VERY often, and maybe you have as well: from a concerned spouse, friend, or doctor?). When it was suggested to me, I not so much as 'decided' a Sleep Specialist wasn't a priority, but I let time pass without pursuing it: ie, I did not MAKE it a priority. But trust me, IT SHOULD BE. Because of that, let me tell you what my future became: my untreated & disordered sleep would be THE contributing factor to my deteriorating health for those two years. I've only now learned that those symptoms are scientifically documented consequences due to chronically poor sleep or chronic lack of it. BELOW: some of said symptoms: Severe fatigue & sleepiness, lassitude, swings between insomnia to severe over-sleeping; memory loss, thought disorganization, cognitive impairment incl. word-finding, forgetfulness; emotional dysregulation, impatience, depression w/suicidal ideation; heart palpitations, body temperature irregularity, weight gain & muscle loss; severe nerve pain, esp. the extremities; headaches, light sensitivity, hearing changes/loss + sensitivity. & more minor symptoms. Finally I'd had enough and lined up any specialist I could think of: (literally) Endocrinology, Hematology, Neurology, Neurovascular, Audiology + ENT, Pain MGMT, and even Gynocology! All were "fine" and said "see a SLEEP SPECIALIST & do a Sleep Study!!!". I finally got the hint and out of sheer luck, my doc was Dr. Bandla. *************** -THE DOCTOR- At my initial apt, Dr. Bandla asked a few questions to prompt me, then carefully listened to my confused babble about my symptoms, and somehow he understood, never getting frustrated nor short. Once he got the necessary information, he explained everything very carefully until I understood every detail: what my diagnosis likely is, why he believes that is, and then what the next steps will be from there. (And he was right about all his predictions, by the way). A Sleep Study was next, and he made sure every single detail was taken care of: for ex, he made sure a special Mouth-Breathing Sensor would be available for my study after I mentioned having chronic sinus issues. The help & time he spent with me is incredibly rare in today's medical system, and thanks to Swedish for accommodating that kind of care (too often time & money outweigh care. That was n not my experience here). **************************** -ABOVE & BEYOND- Any time I have called or emailed, Dr. Bandla would respond immediately, and he himself would respond personally most often (that is VERY rare these days). The most significant gesture was during my second Sleep Study where I would be "test-driving" a special C-PAP. That Friday night, as my tech helped me get situated, she explained how she'll call the doctor once I'm asleep. I asked what she meant and turns out, he was at home and was staying up late on his Friday night, waiting, just to hear how I was doing. I'm a well spoken person, but I struggle to adequately describe how touched I was from such a gesture. ********************* -CONCLUSION- I was eventually diagnosed and have been using the treatment machine, worn at night, for nearly a month. My body and my life is changing rapidly (It's the best diet & religion rolled into one: HEALED all while you sleep!). I have a rarer type of apnea called Central Sleep Apnea caused by my brain, not the throat like most folks. At night my brain stops telling my lungs to breathe, and my breathing literally stops, as if I've died. With treatment via the machine, my prognosis is very good. So, if you're in the Pacific Northwest, I highly recommend Swedish Sleep Medicine (Redmond or Seattle). There's a reason I drive 4hrs round-trip to be a Swedish patient, time and again. I am and always will be eternally grateful to Preetam Bandla and to his family for allowing us -his patients- to borrow him from you so that we may return to ours. -A.

Two words - baby whisperer. Amy is amazing. My 8-month-old son would ONLY sleep in my arms. I was…read moredesperate. Amy gave me the knowledge and support I needed to help my son learn to sleep on his own. A happy by-product that I wasn't even expecting was that he also started sleeping all the way through the night. 12 hours! Consistently. Starting the second night. I'm blown away by her knowledge and caring nature. Through the process she also shared valuable details on nursing, feeding solid foods, baby exercises, and all sorts of other little things I didn't even realize I needed to know. And everything was customized for the specific personality of my son. Amy masterfully helps create sanity and peace in the crazy reality of parenting. If you're struggling with anything baby or child related don't hesitate!

Amy is incredible. She has helped my family in so many situations and is just generally so wise and…read moreknowledgeable about children and childcare. I'm so thankful we met her when our son was an infant, she gave us gamechanging and personalized advice for his sleep and childcare. She helped us navigate a seriously tough nannyshare situation and then helped us find a new and wonderful nanny, posting and screening her on our behalf. Such a wonderful person and has a gift for nurturing kiddos.

After two years of suffering from increasingly worsening TMJ-related pain and without finding much…read morerelief, I was beginning to lose hope. I had seen three dentists, including one other "TMJ Specialist," and had met with an oral surgeon, but their treatment options were terribly expensive and/or unrealistic, and not one of them took the time to fully explain what was going on with my jaw. Then, thankfully, I met Dr. Sekendur! Dr. Sekendur and his staff are top-notch. He is an expert in the field of TMJ, and also provides relief for people suffering from chronic migraines. Unlike many doctors today, Dr. Sekendur is patient, compassionate, passionate, and personally invested in his job. He deeply cares about his patients and it shows. Each time I left his office, I felt like he really understood what I was going through, and was determined to help relieve my pain - which he did! After several adjustments, I'm happy to say that the TMJ appliance Dr. Sekendur made for me is working beautifully! I would recommend him to anyone suffering from TMJ, and urge you to treat it before it gets worse like mine did!

Sooo, something new and fun to deal with. I found out today when I contacted my Dental insurance…read morefor reimbursement that they cannot reimburse me because Dr. Sekendur allowed his credentials with them lapsed so he is considered unlicensed to them. He probably is in good standing with his dental license but how irresponsible to let his credentials lapse when he expects consumers to pay up front and then go get reimbursed.

UPDATE! Sent a friend to Macall and now her LO is sleeping…read morewell too! Yay! Thank you so much!!! Macall Gordon has been a god send. We've been working on sleep training our LO for naps. Daytime sleep is tough and every single Mom I know is struggling. We have nights dialed in but we don't want to lose that sleep so we dove in with a true professional. Macall is very experienced and shows you how to stick to a simple plan and provides options and suggestions to try if something doesn't seem to be working. She discussed with us everything we have tried and what worked and what didn't. Her intake forms are very detailed. She told us exactly how to chart and what info she wanted to see. After a couple weeks in, progress has definitely been made. Our baby sleeps in his crib for naps and mainly with silence. She's got a masters in child psych and her knowledge of sleep training shows. Her rates are reasonable and we only talk when I need her. Her communications are clear and concise and she encourages us to go with our gut when in doubt. It's been a very empowering and supportive experience. Thanks Macal

Macall was instrumental in helping our baby sleep better. She provided us with a tailored sleep…read moreplan, lots of information about infant sleep, and answers to all our questions. Most importantly, she was incredibly encouraging and supportive. It was exactly what we needed after having read a lot about infant sleep but not knowing how to put our reading into action and follow through. I'd highly recommend Macall to anyone looking for help with their baby's sleep.

As a dentist, I have the unfair advantage of knowing who is the best in our field (Dr. Bockow is…read morethe best!). I am so happy I saw case examples and learned of Dr. Bockow's work at two different dentistry continuing education courses. She really is at the top of our field, and airway issues were a major concern for us. Dr. Bockow treats the whole person, whole body health, in addition to straightening the teeth. I realized my son had all the signs and symptoms of an airway issue. He wasn't growing well, snored, mouth breathed, was sick all of the time, had anxiety, night terrors, and also was grinding his teeth. My son just finished upper and lower expansion with Dr. Bockow and all of his symptoms have resolved completely. My son is very articulate for a 7 year old and told me he feels more rested when he wakes up in the morning after finishing treatment. His anxiety is also much better and I know it's related to his improved quality of sleep. In addition to feeling better his face looks healthier. His adult teeth are coming in straight with periodontal support because they have room to erupt where they should. We are so grateful to Dr. Bockow and her team for helping improve our son's overall health and well being. I am starting adult orthodontic treatment with her this summer and feel completely confident in her treatment planning, especially with her background as a dual trained periodontist and orthodontist. We travel from out of town to see Dr. Bockow and now have multiple friends/colleagues doing the same!

This is a long overdue review for the Seattle office. The entire office staff have been nothing…read moreless than great. They are friendly and helpful. Phones, emails, and messages are answered in a timely manner. They also offer a text option for those who are comfortable doing that and it's actually really convenient. Dr. Cassie Truong is amazing and very knowledgeable. I came here for a consultation for my two boys, ages 9 and 11. She explained everything throughly by giving me scenarios, options, and answering my questions. I chose to move forward with expanders and retainers for my kids. The treatments are going great. I see the results. I have the ability to go in office for check ups or do photos. My boys love everyone in the office. They are great with kids. I'm excited to see the outcome and I couldn't be happier with this entire office.

I never felt like they listened or understood what was going on with me. They didn't give me the…read moreresults of my test and when I finally got then to do it, I felt they were like, "don't worry your little head over this." They immediately assigned me to get a CPAP from one company. I thought they had already decided that before testing. That company wanted me to gain the system. I could not wear it. It felt like an assembly mill with me being the part that got moved through. I had a suspicion (without any evidence, in all fairness), that there might be some funny business between the doc and the cpap company.

This is specifically about Bryce Weaver, RN at the sleep clinic. Terrible bedside manner (ie,…read moreemails), gaslighting and mansplaining cpap masks to me, as if I didn't have a prior convo with his supervising doctor about what I need for a mask so I don't get a migraine. Dr Violet Martin Robb was great but that was the only person who interacted with me who seemed to know what they were doing or showed any empathy. So so tired of healthcare and lack of empathy of medical "professionals ".

This dentist office is amazing. Dr. Ryan is so friendly and nice, it makes going to the dentist a…read moregreat experience. I never feel judged about my teeth. Parking is a little hard to find sometimes, but there is a lot of free 2 hour parking around the area, you may just have to park a few blocks away to avoid paying.

Dr Ryan is a meticulous doctor and his perspective is always appreciated. I was recommended to him…read morethrough a friend, and went to him for Botox and he tailored it flawlessly for my face. The best ever I've had

We started working with Marianne when our post-term baby was about 3.5 months old. I was about to…read morego back to work and honestly panicking about how little sleep we were all getting. I didn't want to do full cry-it-out, but I also knew what we were doing wasn't sustainable. Marianne helped us put together a realistic plan. She went through our baby's feeding and sleep schedule, made suggestions to make sure he was getting enough calories during the day, and walked us through how to phase out his middle-of-the-night feed. She also encouraged us to drop the pacifier at bedtime, which I was nervous about, but it turned out to be the right move. The best part was honestly just having someone to check in with. She was responsive to texts when I wasn't sure what to do, and she kept me from giving up when things felt hard. On a couple of nights when I had to work early the next day, she even came and stayed overnight to keep things consistent. That kind of support made a huge difference. It wasn't an overnight miracle -- there were still some rough nights -- but within two weeks our baby was falling asleep on his own and sleeping through the night. Now he is 5 months old and we are so happy about our decision. If you're looking for someone practical and supportive who will give you a plan and stick with you through it, I'd HIGHLY recommend Marianne.

Marianne changed my life! I am a single mom of 18 month old twins (they were 7 months at the time…read moreof sleep training). I reached out to Marianne and desperation after my twins being on completely opposite schedules. She was absolutely incredible and guided me through the whole process. She was available day and night via phone and text and was so supportive and loving through the process. The best decision I've made as a mom! I now have time, sanity, and some kind of manageability in my life. Forever grateful for you, Marianne!