While my friends can't get doctor appointments for weeks, and end up in the emergency room for…read moretreatment of minor concerns, I get to talk with my MedNorthwest doctor (usually Dr. P) a few minutes after I call. (Even on weekends and holidays.) If I need to be seen, they can get me in that day or the following day. Annual exams are never hurried, and test results are fully explained. I'm not only getting great care, I'm saving money by avoiding costly emergency room visits. I'm also confident of getting referrals to the best specialists.

They say they'll help you manage chronic conditions, but will they? My poor sister suffers from…read morechronic migraines and spends days a week in bed with an ice pack to her head and vomiting. She has a appointment in five months with a neurologist but we though this place might help her manage some of the symptoms and feel better before that. It is the only serious medical issue she faces and yet they won't take her explaining they don't have the "band with" to manage her condition. I suspect they have labeled her in advance as a "white whiney woman" - a term male doctors often use to describe female patients who are aggressive in getting help or perhaps they just though she'd cost the practice too much money. Either way, no help from them.

Dr. McGoran is an exceptional physician. He has been an incredible resource for my family through…read moresome very challenging times. He brings a level of experience and empathy to his practice that truly sets him apart. It is rare to find a doctor who listens as intently as Dr. McGoran and dives deep to find the root cause and the most effective treatment.If you are looking for a physician with decades of experience who remains committed to the highest level of care, I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Dr. McGoran is prob. one of these BEST doctors in this area. Professional, caring and great bedside…read moremanner. I was nervous when I first had to pick a doctor-you never know what your going to get-but have had NO regrets with him since 2006! Never have I felt rushed out the door. He always takes the time to listen and you can tell it does not go in one ear and out the other. His staff is also very caring and wonderful. You will not go wrong picking Dr. McGoran as your family doctor.

There are just some conditions that are treated best by Physiatrists. These specialists are a rare…read morebreed; and when you find a good one, it's worth shouting their name from the mountaintops! When I moved to Seattle, I was referred to Dr. Forgette by a previous patient of hers. The patient had said she was very attentive, very thorough and demonstrated a warm bedside manner. I couldn't agree more! I was very impressed by Dr. Forgette's verbally walking me through her evaluation and assessment; her willingness to listen and address any questions; and her openness towards complementary and alternative medicine. I felt I was in very good hands and would recommend her service to any individual with musculoskeletal concerns seeking a Western medical evaluation and/or treatment.

Dr. Gorman's ability as a MOHS Surgeon is fantastic. I was referred to her by my dermatologist…read morecouple years ago and was so pleased with the outcome of the surgery that I requested to be referred specifically to her again. Both visits to Dr. Gorman were to remove skin cancer, one area on my head and one area on my chest. To this day I can not find the area where she operated on my head (i.e. no scar but I know there were 20+ stitches). This time Dr. Gorman removed the skin cancer, stitched up my chest and specifically told me to come back for a follow up appointment "a week from Thursday", which was approx. two weeks later. I arrived for my appointment 10 minutes early and was the only patient in the waiting room. Eventually other patients came and were taken back before me. Fifteen minutes past my appointment time I was taken back to a room where I sat alone for an hour. I should have left. Finally I was seen by some other physician and was told that Dr. Gorman is never in the Bellevue office on Thursdays. Why then did she tell me to come back on Thursday, so she could remove the stitches? Why did her staff schedule me to come on Thursday without telling me that Dr. Gorman will not even be there? Dr. Gorman has a policy for patients who don't show up for their appointment, stating a $50 fee will be charged if you don't show up for your appointment. I'm thinking she owes me $50 - never mind the fact that I had to wait an hour past my scheduled appointment time to be seen by a stranger. I'm having an issue with the incision site and feel like I simply am not important enough to be taken care of. I assure you that I will be billed for having been seen by "Dr. I have no clue what her name is" and leaving the office definitely with unresolved issues. I knew I should have just walked out. Now I guess I need to find a doctor who will give me an explanation of what is going on and take care of my incision site problem. All that to say - in the past Dr. Gorman's skill as a MOHS Surgeon was impressive but a patient should never experience such absentee aftercare.

As a physician and surgeon I understand the challenges providing excellent patient care in a…read morecomplex health care system. Dr. Gorman and her office team are excellent on every level. They handle scheduling, insurance and follow-up without a hitch. My operation went smoothly and everyone was friendly, made me feel at ease and they clearly knew what they were doing. I received a follow-up call from Dr. Gorman later that day. I would and will return for my own care with Dr. Gorman and send family and friends to her as well.

Dr. Gladstone and her team are exceptional. Dr. Gladstone came highly recommended by my physician,…read moreDr. Bliss. I was sent a lot of information, and specific directions to prepare for my colonoscopy. On the day of the procedure, I was treated very well. Fortunately, my results were great. They didn't just tell me, they showed me. I highly recommend Dr. Gladstone.

Amazing Doctor... ..probaly the best doctor I have been to with my heath issues,,6 years and going…read morestrong after being told only months to go... Thank you Dr Laura

I have had the pleasure of dealing with Minor and James' Medical staff for years. I saw Dr. Enzmann…read morein the Endocrynology side when I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease. He was always very easy to communicate with and had me on the right track from the get go. My most recent experience with Minor and James came through a trip to the ER. A myriad of doctors came and went not really knowing what was the exact problem. I first met up with Dr. Patani who admitted for excruciating pain. The gastro team didn't know what was going on and Dr. Patani quickly admitted me suspecting degenerated uterine fibroids. I've seen other reviews that she has a "less than desirable bedside manner." Dr. Patani may not be a touchy feely sort of doctor, but she knows her expertise well which is what matters most to me. Also, I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Houlton during this experience. After being in the hospital for three days with no locked down-diagnosis, she was the one to pull the trigger and gave a diagnosis. We had about a half hour conversation which prompted me to right then and there switch her to my primary OB/GYN. Under Dr. Houlton 's and Dr. Patani's care I was able to go home after five days having fought off the infection. Unfortunately, due to the "issues" at hand I had to get a total abdominal hysterectomy. There were some unforeseen difficulties during surgery that Dr. Houlton handled quite well. I am extremely thankful for her experience and understanding. I am on the mend and feel blessed to have had two very competent doctors treat me. Thank you, Dr. Patani and Dr. Houlton.

The OBGYN clinic here hosts a few of Seattle's top gynecologists (Dr. Block, according to Seattle…read moreMagazine: http://www.seattlemagazine.com/article/best-seattle/top-doctors/top-docs-11-obstetrics-gynecology, and Dr. Cole, according to Seattle Met Magazine: http://www.seattlemet.com/health-and-fitness/articles/2011-top-doctors-august-2011/11/#obgyn), and one of Yelp's favorites as well (Dr. Hanrahan: http://www.yelp.com/biz/kelley-hanrahan-md-seattle). And clearly their nurse practitioner Anita is on top of things, too. (See http://www.minorandjames.com/services/obstetrics-gynecology-ob-gyn-womens-health-wa.php for a complete list of their providers.) I figured I couldn't go wrong with any of them, so I called and let the receptionist pick. They got me in within a week to see their newest doctor, Dr. Patani (http://www.minorandjames.com/directory/people/show/teresa-m-patani-m.d). She is young and super nice. The annual exam was no big deal... I didn't have to get a pap smear, though, which helps. I hate pap smears. But in any case, the exam was quick and painless. Woo hoo! They were also fairly quick overall: My appointment was at 10:40, they got me back there by 10:50 or so, and I walked out of there at 11:25. Not too bad. Everyone was really nice, as well. They are located on the 15th floor of the Nordstrom tower. There is parking in the building, and I posted a photo of the rates over here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/nordstrom-elmer-j-medical-tower-seattle. They also have a sweet view, as others have noted.

I just started going here this year. If I want someone to respond or prescription, I don't want to…read morewait. Sometimes I don't have time to wait so this seemed like a really good option. From my first appointment with Dr. Shaikh, I knew that I had made the right choice. I actually have never had a primary care doctor take that much time to have a conversation about my health on an individual level. I really liked the doctor I had before I came here, but it was a totally different approach and she retired. I'm very glad to have gotten a doctor at SMA. When I needed some help right away, I sent a message and heard back within less than hour and easily got a prescription filled right away. So far, I am very happy I made the choice. Well worth the small premium you pay for access to a higher level of care.

I have been a client of SMA since inception. Their doctors and nurses are highly knowledgeable,…read moretrained and well connected to other docs when additional expertise is require. Yet most importantly, there is authentic care - and concern by all staff members. They go the extra mile to be helpful and responsive. All staff are customer focused and kind...so grateful to be in their practice.

I met Dr. Pappas last week in Seattle. He was taking care of my mother who had a very, very…read moreserious surgery. My family and I were extremely pleased by the high level of care our mother received from Dr. Pappas. He is an excellent physician - and has a kind and attentive manner. We had a lot of questions for him and he answered each one with patience and kindness. He treated my mother with respect and made sure everything was being taken care of as she was being monitored and cared for post surgery. This is a 5 star physician!!

While Dr. Pappas is okay as a pulmonologist, I have to say that his office staff (NW Hospital…read moreoffice) and business practices are the worst I have encountered. His office manager, Jennifer, asked for my insurance information well ahead of my appointment. Knowing what services would likely be needed, based upon a discussion of why I was coming in, she claimed she contacted the insurance company and called me back to state that everything would be covered (Regence Blue Shield). When I came in for the appointment, I asked again, including the mention of lab services (NW Hospital). She said it was all going to be covered, sans my required co-pay. Well. . . . . . .I am still being harrassed by NW Hospital and by Dr. Pappas' medical billng staff, as that relatively short office visit, with some blood drawn at NW for labs, totals almost $2,000.00 and I am on my third level of appeal with Regence. NW Hospital turned over the matter to collections at some company in Renton that has been calling me at work and making threatening phone calls. Dr. Pappas did write a letter of support to challenge the insurance refusal to cover any aspects of his treatment or the labs, but he has failed to change the billing code to be consistent with the position he takes in the challenge letter! So, his letter is, essentially, useless. The worst part of this debacle is, that the office manager knew I could have waited a couple of weeks to come in (non-urgent), and then I would have been fully covered by my new employer's group health coverage. I have offered to pay what would have been the co-pay amounts, if Regence had really covered the visit, but Dr. Pappas' business manager refuses to even consider this and simply demands the full retail amount at once. This is another example of an okay physician, using people with poor judgement and poor people-skills to manage the business and operations end of their practice. I would never return to him because of his office staff!