Dr. Grote is a true gem! My whole family saw him when we lived in Seattle, and now that we live in…read moreVancouver, we're seriously missing him. He's warm, patient, thorough, and always made us feel like he had plenty of time to discuss our various issues. He treated us respectfully, even when our views didn't completely align, and I never felt like he would push a course of treatment on us that we didn't want. The specialists he referred us to were great as well, from chiropractor to oncologist. Dr. Grote takes a holistic approach toward health and doesn't seem over-eager to prescribe medications, as some doctors do. For example, when my daughter had a mild ear infection that wasn't bothering her, he recommended that we wait and see and didn't suggest antibiotics right off. The ear infection was soon gone without having caused my daughter any distress. He is also familiar with herbs and prescribed some to us that were quite helpful. And to top it off, my preschooler was comfortable with him, which at the time, was really saying something! Now if only I could find a doctor like him in Vancouver . . .

Dr. Grote is a really sweet, caring man, and he did some good things for my husband and I for which…read moreI commend him, but he also failed us in some ways we found unacceptable. We saw him for two years for a number of issues, and finally we both had complaints serious enough that we left. Among them a painful misdiagnosis (and an easy one -- another doctor diagnosed it correctly from a verbal description); an Rx for an expensive drug when a cheap generic was available; and when I complained that the office staff wasn't treating me well, he scolded me rather than ask what they could do better, at a time when he knew I was in deep grief from the loss of a loved one. The true test of a doctor and his office staff is not how he treats you when everything is good, when you are feeling great, and when you can easily stand to be put on hold for five or more minutes at a time, but when things are hard, when you're in pain, and when you're suffering a loss. Dr. Grote, if you read this, know that I liked you personally, and it wasn't just the one thing, but a collection of problems, including the misdiagnosis which caused one of us months of pain. I wish you the best and I hope you seriously consider your staff issues. And, of course, if you had wanted to know the details of why we left, you could have asked. You didn't. Good luck.

Working with Dr. Aschtgen about my health has been one of my better decisions. I have a lot of…read morecancer in my family history. I also had a minor cancer at a young age. So, I have always worried about my health. I wanted to be proactive and determine the best path forward for my whole health and make sure I identify any issues at an early stage. Dr. Aschtgen was perfect. He helped me identify the perfect course of tests including some blood work, body scan and evaluation and some minor prevention. I am so grateful for having consulted him it has been such a relief. I feel confident in my current situation and also I feel good about maintenance and prevention. Highly recommended!

Dr. Aschtgen is the kind of doctor you want in your corner. I chose to see Dr. Aschtgen based on…read morethe unprecedented support and healing he has provided my mother for the past few years. Not only does Dr. Aschtgen have fantastic bedside manner he is professional, knowledgeable and honest. You can count on Dr. Aschtgen to tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear which is extremely important in one's journey to finding resolution and relief. He is honest, proactive and encouraging. Each appointment has been a dedicated one on one meeting that deep dives into both current progress of treatment as well as additional recommendations or innovated ideas to increase your wellbeing. Dr. Aschtgen's wisdom and passion for naturopathic healing is contagious and effective. I highly recommend Dr. Aschtgen to those seeking both honest and effective support in your healing process.

Dr. Rinn is awesome! She is smart and thourough, kind and empathetic, and I could not have asked…read morefor a better Oncologist.

In 1999, I found myself new to Seattle and in dire need of a doctor. I was living in Ballard at…read morethe time and asked around for referrals. I was referred to a doctor that actually practiced a block away from where I lived. When I went there, that doctor wasn't taking any new patients (I can't even remember his name now). Dr. Travis saw me that day. He's been my doctor ever since and become someone that I trust with my entire family. I've been through a lot with Dr. Travis. I know that he genuinely cares about my health and well-being. When I go to see him, I recognize that he is patient centered. He will spend as much time with me as I need, whether that is 5 minutes or 40 minutes. I respect that and often find myself in the waiting room. But that's okay. That's how I know that he gives every patient the same quality of care that he is giving me. I'm don't feel like a patient with Dr. Travis; I feel like a person. I can name countless occasions where Dr. Travis has worked to get me healthy, diagnose a condition, or make fantastic referrals to other providers. I have always appreciated his openness to different forms of treatment as I disagree with providers that move directly toward medication when it is not necessary. I've always felt that he has provided me with information to enable me to make choices about my care, while also offering his expert opinion. Whenever I see Dr. Travis, I hear about his continuing efforts to learn and grow. I love that about him. I want a provider that is up-to-date on new techniques, ideas, and theories. I can't imagine anyone else taking care of me or my family.

Go see Dr. Travis - I guarantee you wont regret it once you have a chance to sit down with him. He…read moreis the most dedicated doctor I have ever seen and has seriously changed my life. As other reviewers have mentioned, he actually takes the time to sit down with you and talk through all of your issues (sometimes I've spent 45+ min with him), and does not give up until a solution is found. He does let you do this on your own time as well, in case you do get a little "doctor burn out." :) I have recommended multiple friends to Dr. Travis, and all agree he is the best. Yes, it is a small practice, so records might get a little shuffled, and you will probably have to wait an extra 20-30 min after your appointment to see him, but this is because he is taking the extra time with all of his patients. He is truly an amazing guy!

I have to honestly say that I was scared. Having to see a cardiologist at 37 is a daunting task…read more And although the Polyclinic staff was courteous, kind, and efficient, I was still uneasy about this appointment. All of this self-created fear went away as soon as Dr Willems entered the treatment room. His relaxed demeanor, ease at conversation, and deep knowledge of his craft, made all of my fear disappear. We went through a thorough overview of my medical history and put together a plan for attacking my health issues. I feel better already knowing that my heart and health are in Dr Willems hands!

Dr Finch retired a year or so ago. Dr Tran took over the practice and it is even better! Concierge…read moremedicine is not cheap by any means but you get what you pay for. No sitting in clinics with people coughing on you during interminable waits. Dr. Tran listens and diagnosed an illness Dr.Finch and others did not. Physicals here are above and beyond what you get elsewhere. Highly recommended.

He was my primary physician for more than 30 years. Thank you for helping me to achieve good health.read more

As a hopeless migraine patient in my prime, I was tossed from clinic to clinic nationwide, on every…read moreexperimental possibility to keep the migraines at bay, but none were effective. I became disabled in 2002 due to Chronic Migraines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and undiagnosed Fibromyalgia. Dr. Brown helped me get through the early stages of Fibromyalgia where every other doctor I had encountered said "It is imaginary, you are seeking pain meds" or you are not a candidate for this or that treatment. Doctor Brown was the first one to see the connection between the different systems which were not getting along with each other, and he gathered his team to help me. That was in 2002. He saved my life, has helped me deal with pain management and other sub-issues which have popped up from the Fibromyalgia, and has always been crystal clear that pain medicine is addictive, he can put his patients on a sabbatical from the medicine at his discretion if he feels you are abusing your medication or show addictive behaviors. He even has each patient sign a statement that it is understood before you get to walk in and talk with him. Our first appointments were very lengthy. He visited me in the hospital after my child was born, and helped me transition from bad doctors to his care. He checked absolutely every human system in my body, blood levels, bone weight, prescription medications, and which other Doctors that I was seeing. He helped centralize my treatments and as each new issue with my system cropped up, he was always quick to check into it or refer to someone who could. In fact, in this past visit, I mentioned that my back was sore after lifting a suitcase. I thought it should have felt better after the previous three weeks of rest. He said, "Let's get that X-Ray'd and look to see what is going on." Within a week, we advanced to MRI, CT, Bone Scan, and a referral to an oncologist for a biopsy! It was the best and quickest follow-up by any team of doctors I have ever seen. My point is that another person on this site complained that Dr. Brown only saw them for five or ten minutes for some appointments. Yes! That is good news if you are at that stage in your relationship with Dr. Brown. It means he has figured out how to treat you, you are doing well on the treatment prescribed, you are simply there to check in with him, and receive your next set of prescriptions if they have to be hand-written. The majority of the medications that I take on a regular basis are on a yearly automatic refill from s mail order service which makes our appointments even faster in some cases. He is gentle and kind, always remembers my family members names and situations as if we had coffee every day. His staff are effective and efficient to a fault! Every single copy needed is is made, every letter "I" is dotted and every letter "T" is crossed for patients to easily submit their own insurance forms. As I mentioned before, many of my medications are a once-a-year fax into an automatic delivery service. It is astounding to watch the front desk attendant (and office major Domo) "Bonnie" handle new check-ins, phone calls from patients, make new appointments, copy new prescriptions, take payment, get forms signed, and keeping files straight all while smiling and greeting each patient and representative by name. She even knows the service animals names. (Service Animals are welcome, but of course if your dog destroys anything, you should repair or replace it, right?) Working in the back are Polly and Catherine who keep the medical side of things smoothly working for Doctor Brown so he can concentrate on what he does best - diagnose, treat and prescribe treatment for people with Rheumatological issues. If you have any questions about the treatment your doctor is giving you, and you can't look up side effects (like the methadone a patient mentioned in a bad review here that she suddenly stopped and experienced withdrawals... Yes. You will if you do that.) and you cannot talk to a pharmacist at any local pharmacy... And you don't know how to use Google... Call and ask your doctor's staff about what your should do... Do that before you post a lot of seemingly bad things about a doctor that a lot of us are crazy about, and hope he never retires. Thank you.

Dr. Brown has been my Rheumatologist for several years. Dr. Brown is very knowledgable and is…read morewilling to make referrals to other medical specialists for other medical needs that are outside of his specialty. Dr. Brown does not bill insurances and requires cash payment prior to services. I feel that he has an understanding of the disorders such as Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and similiar conditions so I am willing to pay the price to have him review my issues.

Dr. Squires has a true gift. Her holistic approach to taking care of her patients is thoughtful and…read moreintentional. She's truly invested in the well being of her patients. I can't recommend her enough for overall wellness. I'm so appreciative of her diverse skills and offerings. We're lucky to have her here in Seattle!

I've been seeing Dr. Squires for severe neck and shoulder pain that I've been dealing with for 10…read moreyears. Over that time I've seen every type of provider under the sun, and have only had minimal relief. With a combination of adjustments, biocranial and perineural injection therapy I am now 100% pain free! I am a medical provider as well, and have been so impressed with Dr. Squire's physical medicine abilities that I've now sent several of my own patients to see her, and have heard only rave reviews from them.