Seattle Sleep Solution offered me a way to control sleep apnea without a bunch of equipment that…read moremakes me look like an astronaut when I go to bed. A simple solution offered by really good caretakers, I highly recommend.

I have severe obstructive sleep apnea and have been wedded to my CPAP for over 10 years now. I…read moreheard about the possibility of using an oral appliance instead of the CPAP machine. Though highly skeptical, I contacted Seattle Sleep Solutions and made an appointment with Dr Greiner. Thoroughly charming and professional dentist who took the necessary measurements and impressions for my device. I informed them that I was taking a 3 week trip overseas and they expedited getting the device to me in time to test it out before launching out on my trip without taking my CPAP. Starting week 2 of my trip and I really must say, this works like an absolute charm. The only drawback is a slight soreness to my jaw in the morning. Dr Greiner says he can take care of that the next time I am in Seattle. They are a great group and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to replace their bulky CPAP even if just for trips. Robert Morgan

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.

The unprofessional and unpleasant attitude of Dr. Christian's insurance coordinator not only…read moreprevented me from receiving her care, but angered me enough to write a negative review. I requested he confirm my coverage so he could be assured the Dr. would be fully paid, he snippily refused. He also erroneously said pre-authorization prohibits the Dr's ability to receive any further payment from me (if I wasn't fully covered -- which I am). Just off the phone with my insurer, who contradicted all he had told me, and attempted to call to straighten things out. It went right to voice mail. Twice. Moving on to a different provider, but thought others should know.

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.

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.

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 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.

Getting in touch with Dr Martha H. Hagaman is impossible. She doesn't offer explanations of the…read moretreatment, suggestions, and her go-to is always "we need to get you in for another sleep study". The BiPap didn't work for me, the prescription was off and getting a note for my insurance was next to impossible. Awful. I'm done and going elsewhere.

I had an at home sleep study in FEBRUARY 2023. Results indicated sleep apnea. They called and told…read moreme they were going to submit to my insurance for prior approval for an in lab sleep study. They didn't. First time I called to see if they submitted it to insurance, the girl put me on a "brief" hold for 40 minutes. Never came back. Every time I have tried to call them after that, all you get is voice-mail with no call back. This place is a joke. All of this process started in October 2022 with no resolve.

I had an appointment with Dr. Peters-Mathews at Virginia Mason Medical Center and left feeling…read moredismissed and frustrated. My appointment was my first visit after initiating pap therapy for sleep apnea. I needed to switch doctors after an insurance change. My sleep study indicated I had sleep apnea as well as higher than typical sleep efficiencies. I also had a consistent sleep schedule, no difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings without difficulty returning to sleep, and solid sleep hygiene. Instead of helping me with discomfort caused by congestion or adjusting my pap from the initial settings, Dr Peters-Mathews marketed his online course and book as treatment. I left the visit feeling that an insomnia diagnosis was applied despite a differential that included several more probable explanations for my symptoms, and that the recommended CBT-I materials were not applicable to my situation. When I raised these concerns with Virginia Mason, the internal review appeared superficial and failed to consider critical aspects of my case, including my sleep study results and the context of this being my initial PAP follow-up. I was told that the course and book were for "patient support," not treatment, leaving me without any meaningful medical care during the visit.

I am a senior (79 yrs young) who had my first sleep study done recently at Virginia Mason Sleep…read moreDisorders Center. Not knowing exactly what to expect, I had a great tech (Darnell) who put me at ease right away with his big smile exuding kindness, integrity and professionalism. in addition to a warm and welcoming sense of humor, I found him to be very knowledgeable, articulate and patient in explaining this procedure in addition to answering any questions. Thank you Darnell and Virginia Mason!!

I went to Virginia Mason's Sleep Disorders Centre to help with my serious insomnia problem. Dr…read moreMatthias Lee was my physician. Despite the name of the clinic, Dr Lee can only address apnea, and will then diagnose any sleep disorder as apnea. I had evident and serious symptoms of anxiety, yet despite my strong objections, insisted on treating a problem I did not have. He did not listen, did not respect my issue (although he was always cordial and patient), and finally admitted he could not help me when the Bi-PAP did nothing.