Back about a month or two ago, Aetna & UW Medicine were having prolonged contract negotiations that…read moreseemingly wouldn't have any settlement in a timely manner. During that time I had to look for medical care elsewhere and discovered Pacific Medical. My initial contact was with a receptionist (name ?) who was the most pleasant receptionist I believe I've ever met. She was so helpful and arranged an appointment for me to meet a new PCP (Primary Care Physician). She transferred all my medical records from UW Medicine making the process painless. Did I mention the receptionist was so very pleasant? After my initial meeting with my new PCP, I was thoroughly impressed with the staff at Pacific Medical. The medical facility is really close by my apartment, so traveling back and forth is not a problem. Lots of parking, with about half dozen Handicap parking stalls directly out from the front door of the clinic. Perhaps the time spent with negotiations between Aetna & UW Medicine was my good luck.

I can't say enough positive things about my visit this past friday. The front office staff was very…read morefriendly. They were prompt to call me back. I saw Dr. McLaughlin. I was extremely nervous, but once we started talking, he was such a kind and caring man, that my nerves just faded. I felt like he listened to me and we worked out the best possible scenario for my needs. One thing I really appreciate about him is that he sat down and talked with me without typing. Every doctor I have been to in the past types their notes as they talk to me and I don't really feel heard. I am very grateful that I found him and I also want to say how appreciative I am of his nurse, Caroline, for reaching out to me personally the week prior to see how I was doing. I can't remember any prior doctor's office staff reaching out to me like that and she spent a considerable amount of time talking to me. I felt so much better after our chat! I definitely believe Dr. McLaughlin when he says Pac Med puts their patients first.

While care quality is mostly fine, appointment availability is ridiculously poor. My appointment…read morewith my primary care physician was months out from when I scheduled it in the first place; then Kaiser cancelled it, and I had to reschedule weeks later. I have been willing to be seen at other Kaiser facilities for specialists, and they too cancel appointments I made months earlier and force me to reschedule several months later. Clearly, Kaiser has a shortage of all kinds of doctors. Member services is the WORST! No point contacting them. They will take a complaint, sometimes send generic related papers ("you filed a complaint"), and NEVER answer the phones given for follow-up. Then they send a letter that the complaint is closed. A heart-related test performed in Tacoma was so rough that bruises were visible, and I had related pain for a week. The abusive person performing this test had the nerve to complain during the test was tough on her too. She was tiny, so perhaps it was tough for her to apply so much force to abuse me. Member Services clearly DID NOT CARE & FAILED to follow up.

I showed up 1 min late to my son's appointment and was turned away. The kiosk would not allow check…read morein 1 minute past check in time so I wait in line. The appointment time is 10:30 and I tried the kiosk at 10:31 and speak to the receptionist at 10:34. How, in this short amount of time did our entire 45 minute appointment time slot get taken by someone else? My assumption is they were running behind schedule and found our late arrival as a way to catch up on their shortcomings. I've come to this location several times and have never been seen right on time - usually have to wait a few min in the lobby. So it's interesting that THEY can consistently run late but will turn away patients for a minor late arrival. A little transparency could go a long way. Even something like "normally we could still see you but since we are behind schedule we cannot", to show SOME accountability. Will not be returning to this location because I do think the receptionists could have been more helpful and/or transparent for the reason.

Had a great experience here…read more Doctors and nurses were attentive and kind. I was seen promptly. Had some blood tests and an x-ray taken. Results came back in about an hour.

My husband went to the ER to wait for me because I wasn't feeling good and he was going to drive me…read morehome but the obese security guard kicked him out for no reason and threatened him, he told him he was in charge and he runs the parking lot and he better get out of there or he will make him leave personally, my husband said are you threatening me? The security said take it however you want get out of here, I was there 2 days ago and he harassed my husband then too This needs to stop because of him, I had to go to a different urgent care due to not having a ride back home, he was told two days ago to stop harassing people in the parking lot, and it persists, that was a straight threat when my husband was just being a good man. And waiting for me

i went on a saturday for blood work since that's the only day i'm available and my provider told me…read morethat they're open on saturdays from 7am to 10am for blood works. i work the graveyard shift so i was low on energy and was starving the whole night i was working since i had to do fasting. i also work 30 mins away from this clinic. i was so sleepy and tired but still went to get it over with, just to find out they're close!!! worst experience ever, please do better. also, apple maps says they're open on saturdays too.

I've been attending this doctor's office since I was born. This place has really gone down hill,…read moreespecially with their customer service and communication. Would highly recommend not coming here as they infrequently answer the phone, do send notifications or updates to you regarding status of prescription refills, and appointment availability is typically at least a month and half out at best.

This is a wonderful clinic with a huge parking lot. They even have emergency room that everything…read moreon site. I like the fact that all the clients are right there so you don't have to run around town trying to find places to go. They have a wonderful doctors. they have a pharmacy on site in Eye Center. They even have a ER. I would suggest this place to anybody you get five stars cause you deserve it thank you for helping the community.

ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS!!!!! Waiting all day to even be…read moretransferred. Never even got to talk to the department I needed

Very much approve of our recent visit to this facility. I had been in the area before for other…read moremedical appts and was aware of this facility and its giant parking structure; however I had not been inside. We entered via Emergency (very convenient, multiple entry points), and were directed to imaging. As all hospitals, it's not impossible to get turned around in the mazelike corridors but we found our objective easily enough. Bare bones decor. Signage is just okay. Staff - superior. Very friendly, helpful, and professional. Would definitely go again.

worst Hospital and ER, I was about to sue them because they almost let me die at the ER!…read more next time I will rather go to the one in federal way, than this one

Surgery and Post Op review…read more. Surgery was completed by Dr. Houseworth. There was an unknown medical issue that was run into. Dr.Houseworth and his surgical team were ready for it and took care of the issue, thankfully. Post op care was great! Patient stayed overnight in the hospital, pain was readily managed, room was cleaned, patient was assisted in very timely manners when care was needed. The patient felt he was kept safe, cared for and treated well during his stay. He thoroughly enjoyed his popsicles after surgery and his walks around the hall. The patient was encouraged to walk, they very closely monitored fluid intake and output. Care was well managed by ALL members of the nursing staff! Everyone that entered the patients room knocked, announced their presence, identified the patient if needed, and stated their reason for the visit. The call light and knowledge of how to use it was also always appropriately mentioned. The patient was continuously asked if any needs could be met by all members of the team. Surgically team 10/10 Care 10/10 Appropriate explanation, education and checking understanding of surgical procedures both before and after procedure Appropriate explanation of risks and complications after discharge 10/10 Nursing actions during stay 10/10 Protocols being met for patient safety 10/10 Protocols for pain management 10/10 Thank you kindly for providing excellent care of my loved one that I was present for on FaceTime witnessing during all portions of care accept surgery obviously.

Came to the ER. Every staff member from the security to the doctor, the technicians and the nurses…read morewere amazing! They were caring and informative and helpful. They each take their work very seriously and made it a point to help us feel comfortable during a stressful time. The only part is the waiting. It's the system not the people. So if the system could be designed to be more efficient, that would be great because we were there for 8 hours (mostly waiting. As the staff were waiting). The people who worked there are amazing! We felt safe and well cared for. Also the staff worked well together. Supportive and helpful to one another. Good vibes in a stressful environment.

I am revising this review because my doctor came from a place of caring. She was genuinely…read moreconcerned.

Large practice, you should be sure to check in online the day before. Because I did, they were able…read moreto take me on time. The personnel were nice, and efficient. There were lots of different types of people there, all ages, all statuses. They seem to quite capable of taking care of everyone with what I thought was kindness and consideration. Do your part and check in early and arrive on time.

THE LAB HERE GAVE US *CONFIRMED* INCORRECT LAB RESULTS on 2 separate occasions, resulting in my…read morehusband in the ER. We are still stuck with the bill even though THEY CAUSED HIS SYMPTOMS & COULD HAVE KILLED HIM!! The lab on the main floor did not process my husbands labwork correctly, resulting in his cardiologist changing his medications. 36 hours later he was admitted to St Joes ER (also a Franciscan facility) with heart attack symptoms (BP ~210/107, tingling arm, nausea, etc). According to the ER Dr, his admittance into the hospital was a direct result of of the medication changes made by his cardiologist, based on the incorrect lab results. We followed back up with the cardiologist at this location. He admitted his own family had stopped using the lab there, as they were unhappy with results from there as well... Nonetheless, we cautiously had his blood work done a second time, again resulting in incorrect numbers. We then got a 2nd, 3rd & 4th blood draw at 3 other labs not Franciscan labs. It was confirmed his results from that lab were incorrect. We contacted a patient advocate with Franciscan. Concerned that if this lab processed one patients labs incorrectly twice, it was easy to assume it was happening to others. After 4 months of internal investigation, they admitted the same person processed both samples, retraining was done, but we were still liable for the $5000 bill at the ER ($2000 insurance, $3000 out of pocket, $21000 contractually written off). Even though the Drs decisions, based on INCORRECTLY PROCESSED blood samples, almost KILLED him; we are still responsible for the bill to save his life. A bill from the exact same corporation.

Personally been to this Medical Clinic 3 times in the past 2 years to see Doctor Garcia for routine…read morecheck-ups. The past two times were in April and June 2025. Adequate staff at the reception area on the 2nd floor. I have always have had a great experience checking in for my appointments. Received very good customer service from the staff. My personal experience seeing the Nurse Erin and Dr. Garcia have been excellent! They were really attentive to my needs, cared about my well-being and explained what I needed to do for the future to improve my health. Provided great advice and care as well as the required prescriptions.