I recently suffered a serious shoulder injury. I was able to stabilize my condition on my own but…read moreas I navigated our health system, Urgent Care -- Teledoc -- Emergency Room -- Specialist, this resulted in my condition not being taken seriously. I was told to ice it and start PT. When I started with the PT specialist, they immediately flagged my condition as serious and recommended I talk to the folks at LWSS. I met with Dr. Chimes and he was the first doctor that took the time to listen to the issues I was experiencing. Dr. Chimes is direct and blunt in his feedback, a trait some may not like but I really appreciated. Dr. Chimes got me setup for a MRI that took place @3pm. He called me on his day off at 8:30 the next morning to get me in contact with a surgeon. Until I met with the folks at LWSS, I was feeling pretty abandoned by the healthcare industry. I can't emphasize enough my appreciation for them taking my condition serious and putting me on the right track.

This is my full update review (I have removed my prior). TL;DR at bottom…read more I saw Doctor Chimes around one year ago for intense hip and back pain. Right away, it was clear he cares more about his personal time than his patients. He told me he wanted yes or no answers and not explanations to his questions (and wouldn't really let me explain things in full even when it would clarify things). After my MRI, which showed multiple spinal issues (bulging, herniated, parse defect, which is a fracture) and bursitis in the hip, he gave me a shot for the bursitis that had already begun healing on its own. During this time, I continually try to tell him the pain is not in the location of the bursitis anymore. He continually ignores or even speaks over me. At the end, I am again trying to tell him I feel pain elsewhere in my hip even though there is a little reduction after the shot (but I was numbed, so of course it would hurt less). To test my pain, he had me stand up from my chair...once. Worse, when we were done and I was alone in the room, when I tried to get up to put my pants on, the pain was so intense I collapsed. This pain happened again when I got home and tried to take one step up the stairs. During our last appointment, instead of listening to me, he tells me "Your pain doesn't match the MRI", and that tells me I'm about to be dismissed, but then it got worse. He continues with, "In his professional opinion, you just need internal pelvic floor PT". Why? Because I'm a woman...and he asked me 2 or 3 YES or NO questions around sex and did not let me explain the answers... I told him I didn't think so, but he disagreed. Well, after speaking with a Pelvic Floor specialist, she disagreed with his assessment. So, instead of doing that, I went to Evergreen Sports and Spine and met with a new doctor who actually took my pain seriously. With his help and a new PT, another MRI of my hip WITH contrast (he was surprised that Dr. Chimes didn't order contrast as it's needed for specific tears in the hip), we found that I had a CAM Morphology, that should have been showing up on my other X-rays and MRIs, but apparently weren't spotted and/or reported...and that I had a tear in the Labrum of my right hip. Later, they also found I had a small pincer as well. So, a double impingement. I had to have surgery because the surgeon I spoke with next agreed that the tear was too large to not do surgery if I wanted to not be in pain. No arguing. No trying to talk me out of it. They immediately agreed it was the best course of action. I had surgery April 2nd of 2024 to remove my CAM and the Pincer they found, and then repair the labrum. While I'm still in recovery, my pain is down 80% of the time outside of flareups when I over exercise during my strength training. I would never send a woman to him, as she will be dismissed. I was in so much pain that I was crying after collapsing at the office during my last visit. The only reason I am giving this location a 2-star is because the women at the front were incredibly nice. This review is leaving out a lot of other smaller issues I had during my short time there. Maybe if you're a man, it'll be worth it, but if you're a woman, go elsewhere. I cannot, in good faith, recommend this office or Dr. Chimes. TL;DR, Dr. Chimes ignored what I said and then gave a sexist course of action due to my gender. New doctor 2 months later discovered the issue and that I needed hip surgery to remove two bone defects and a tear in my labrum. I have now had surgery and am doing well in recovery with a large reduction in pain.

Had a right knee replacement 8/3/26. Great surgeon Dr Laura Matsen Ko and supporting staff. My…read moreknee healed well. Apparently AI is doing their scheduling ...both times I had follow up appointments 8/19 215pm and 9/15 changed to 9/18 as Surgeon again was in Bellevue 130pm there again was a mix up. Before both appts I received several reminders and I confirmed I would be there online. When I got there 8/19 to 601 Broadway Seattle the surgeon wasn't there but was at their new office in Bellevue . Luckily a PA was messaged and he came back from on his way home to see me. When I called ahead re the 9/15 appt they informed me the surgeon wouldn't be there so changed appt to 9/18 130pm as the Surgeon and the PA would be there yet again just the PA was there. I'm only reporting this as someone who works there told me AI was in fact doing their scheduling. I wasn't able to drive for 6 weeks so it was hard enough getting there . Otherwise a very good result in the knee replacement and staff were nice , a very caring surgeon and PA . Something however needs to be done regarding their scheduling.

My experience with OPA Orthopedics was completely unacceptable…read more I was referred to OPA after a serious motorcycle accident on July 18 with multiple fractures that required orthopedic follow-up. They received my medical records and imaging, then lost my file. After more follow-up, I was told my records had also not been properly sent over for review, causing even more delay. Then, after weeks of waiting while I was recovering from broken bones, they finally determined that they do not even accept my insurance. So OPA lost my file, failed to process my records correctly, delayed the medical review, communicated poorly throughout the process, and then only after all of that figured out that they could not see me because of my insurance. That is an unacceptable level of incompetence for a medical office dealing with injured patients. This was not just an inconvenience. I needed timely orthopedic care after a major accident, and their administrative failures wasted weeks of my recovery. I would not recommend OPA Orthopedics based on my experience.

Every day I am so grateful to Dr Adam Rothenberg for being able to walk, bike and move without…read morepain. I interviewed 4 surgeons, and did 10 years of PT and avoiding a Total Hip Replacement, probably because I was so frightened of having surgery. But I trusted Dr Rothenberg immediately, and was incredibly impressed with the Pre- and Post-surgical care and I had a very successful experience. So grateful Words cannot express. This type of surgery of only around 100 years old, so think of the millions of older adults who gimped around in pain the second half of their life. (TEARS!)

I am a bad, BAD patient. I say that upfront, so you know that whatever I write, for whatever…read morefacility or surgeon, is from the perspective of an admittedly BAD PATIENT! I am the biggest wuss in the world, and I can't stand the thought of not being in control of what happens to my body. Still, I give this place a solid 4 stars. Probably closer to 5 stars, really. The staff here is as great as it gets. I had some cortisone spinal injections here, and I'd only consider coming in if I was assurred IV sedation. I was told to check in at 1:30pm, and I was there by 1:20pm. I was in a lot of pain so I couldn't sit, so I stood in the waiting room. After signing a few papers, I waited until 2:15pm or later, until I was told I could go inside. (Having a 45+ minute wait when one is in distress and very anxious isn't the best, hence my not giving this place 5 stars). RN Linda was amazing, as she tried to put me at ease. The nurse who started my IV was great; I didn't feel a thing (I think her name was Kerry). Unfortunately, I didn't feel a thing from the sedation at all, ever. I was told it'd be analagous to "a two martini lunch". I was okay with that. (Ideally I'd have wanted general anasthesia, but they can't do that for this procedure. I understand that. But have I mentioned that I'm a huge wuss? And I was incredibly anxious, my heart racing, soooooo nervous). Even after they turned on the sedation drip in the procedure room, and I said I wasn't feeling any results at all of said drip, they still didn't titrate the dose or up the drip a bit. This is another reason I'm not assigning 5 stars here; I needed sedation and I didn't get it. Plus, it would've been better for me had they started the sedation while I was waiting in the ante-room, after they put in my IV (there was a 40 minute wait for my turn in the OR, and I was really, really nervous). That said, the nurses were wonderful in every other way, and my surgeon, Dr. Wen, was incredible. He explained what he was going to do, he tried to alleviate my fears, and he was incredibly adept at what he does and, best of all, it was over with quickly. If I have to do this again (which I might), I will definately come back here, and see Dr. Wen. FYI: the procedure room was ice cold. My teeth were chattering. Even the nurses were commenting that it was "colder than usual". Also, after the procedure, when they bundle you up to go, they do so quickly. I found all my electrodes on the next day. They get you outta there fast. I appreciated how they give you a survey, to get your input, after the fact, and also how a nurse called up the following day to inquire how I was doing.

I have had reverse shoulder replacement surgery on each shoulder this past year, five months apart…read more What most patients say about Dr. Jurek's rapport, support, and positivity are definitely true, but of course my main concern as a patient was with the outcomes. I'm pleased to say that the outcomes so far have been far better than I had expected, with very little pain after surgery and smooth and quick recoveries. I was swinging a golf club after 6 weeks, and was playing golf just 8 weeks after my first surgery. I had a similar and even better result, with even less pain and quicker recovery time, after my second surgery. I would certainly recommend Dr. Jurek to anyone for shoulder replacement surgery, and after having worked with her through my two surgeries, I am confident that I would recommend her for any orthopedic procedure within her expertise. She is really terrific. (I should also add that she was initially recommended to me by another very highly-rated orthopedic surgeon, so she is clearly highly-regarded by her colleagues and fellow specialists as well.)

Fantastic surgeon. Just had shoulder replacement and all is going unbelievably well. Friendly,…read moreprofessional and appointments were easily obtained.

In July, I had an anterior fusion surgery performed by Sean Keem. My surgery did not go as…read moreexpected and there were complications that kept me in the hospital for 14 days as opposed to the 2 that was anticipated. I'm 52 and totally understand the complications and risks with this type of surgery. I felt what could go wrong went wrong. The problem with a lot of people is they do not understand that when something goes wrong, almost all of the time it has nothing to do with the surgeon performing the procedure. Things just happen. Dr. Keem has always been professional and straight forward with me as well as the staff that works around him. I knew the risks and accepted what happened as part of that but Dr. Keem is great. I'd go to him again (this was my second procedure with him...the first being 7 years ago). The staff at the surgery center was amazing. All of them were great compared to my previous visit. I'd like to give a huge shout out to all of those who cared for me but the one that stood out the most was Morgan. She seemed so much of a real person than a robotic nurse that i had experienced with my previous surgery. She was easy to talk to and seemed relatable to my life experiences. Again...all of the nursing staff was amazing this visit but Morgan stands out the most. Thanks again.

I had my knee replaced . The surgeon immediately tunrned my pain management to the VA. The…read moresurgeon, Dr Neel Gupta was adept at ducking his duty I will never return if my other knee requires replacement. Think carefully befores OPA. I never will.

I had a bicycle accident and broke my elbow really badly. I was referred to Dr. Idjadi the…read morefollowing day after the ER visit. Pre-surgery, he told me that the injury is really bad and it could be a tricky operation and perhaps after recovery I may not have the same mobility in my left hand. Post surgery, I had 7 screws and a plate. 10 days later, I visit him again, take an x-ray and see that all the bones are perfectly back in place. It was a very successful surgery. Now after 2 month, my elbow which was deemed to be pretty badly injured, healed pretty well and I gained back 95% of the original mobility. Good job on the surgery, what can I say more. =-=-= As for the doctor's attitude that the other reviewer talks about, I can only quote a famous proverb: """Give the bread dough to the baker even if he eats half of it. -- Idiomatic One of the meanings of this proverb could be... Give the job to a person who knows how to perform it best even if it will cost you much. (Translated from an Arabic proverb)""" Be patient, polite and follow the procedure. Dr. Idjadi is a good listener.

Made an appointment for Synvisic injection 30 days in advance. New patient so I took in all of my…read morerecords including MRIs and Xrays showing this was a regular injection. This man did not familiarize himself with my chart. Started talking about arthritis and swimming and cortizone. Stupid waste of time and effort. When I said I was there for a Synvisic injection he left and sent the nurse in. She said your time is up you will have to reschedule for the shot. Never going back nor would I recommend him to anyoneWas

Dr. Touboul is a truly exceptional physician…read more I was referred to him by the urologist who performed my vastectomy, shortly after moving to the Seattle area. Other doctors I know thought highly of him as well, so selecting him as my new primary care doctor seemed a no-brainer. The previous review movingly explained how caring Omri is with his patients in need. I can attest that he is equally kind and caring when there are no major problems. I have seen him for two general physicals now. Both times, he was pleasent, informative and (most unusually in my experience) unhurried. The first time I saw him, I had a boarderline high cholesterol reading. Anomolous though it was, he made a point to follow up with me on it. Then after I saw him again recently, he called me personally to inform me that my "bad cholesterol" had dropped back to 145, within normal parameters, and just to express enthusiasm over the rest of my results. That kind of personal attention from the MD is very rare, and very appreciated. His nursing staff was friendly and professional as well. I will be staying with him as long as I can, and endorse him with zero reservation.

Do you faint when you're having blood drawn? Friends make fun of you for being a big wuss when the…read moreneedle appears? Break out into cold sweats and get spotty vision at the mere thought of having a blood test? You'll want Dr. Touboul as a general practitioner, if only just for his nursing staff. However, if you want to combine a pleasant, CONSCIOUS, experience having blood drawn with a doctor who actually sits and listens, then you'll really want to see Dr. Touboul. The first time I came in to see him, that initial consultation, I felt like I got a little rushed through. Dr. Touboul is down-to-business. I remember thinking, "he seems thorough, but there isn't really a connection here." It must have been an off day. Within a year of me seeing him as my regular doctor, I separated from my wife. I had a physical within a month or two of our separation, and I remember sitting in the examining room, and he sat down with me, and asked me how I was doing. It wasn't an off-the-cuff, "hello-how-are-you-that's-great-bend-over-and-cough" type of inquiry. He took his time to find out how things were with me. I started to tell him I was ok, and suddenly found myself in tears, spilling how hard the last few months had been, how hurt and distressed I was, and what it took to finally initiate the separation. He listened, we talked, and I remember leaving feeling a hell of a lot better about life. Since then, I've managed to get food poisoning and dehydrate myself to the point of fainting, knocked my back out bad enough to essentially disable myself, and do some other stuff that sent me in to the doctor's office. Each time, he's taken time to make sure I'm doing ok, and had me hang out in the waiting room when I was feeling faint or too unhealthy to head back out to my car. Once, they even wheeled me down to the emergency room and stayed with me a bit until I was good to go. I've grown to really trust and like my doctor; I don't hesitate to make appointments. Great care, from a great doctor and staff.

I went in to see Dr. Christopher Boone at Bellevue Bone and Joint Physicians (BBJP) regarding…read moreswelling in my knee which had been replaced via a total knee replacement l5 years ago. After Dr. Boone x-rayed my knee, he determined that the swelling was due to the uneven wear of the original plastic spacer, in my knee which he indicated needed to be replaced. Dr. recommended that a MRI be performed so he could "study" what the best options were. After Dr. Boone presented the options, he recommended that the plastic spacer in the original knee replacement be surgically removed and replaced as well as the removal of 3 cysts around the knee joint. The surgery performed required opening up my knee just like in the original knee placement procedure to have access to the knee prosthesis and the plastic spacer. The surgery results were excellent. Ten (10) days after the surgery, I was able to return to my Bike Spinning Classes. Dr. Boone is an outstanding Orthopedic Surgeon. I give him my highest recommendation. Lynn Caldwell 12/2017

I had a HORRIBLE experience with Dr Boone. He did my Right Total Hip Replacement in 2019. I was 6…read moremonths postpartum. I have had more pain and problems since my replacement despite his promise that "in 6 months you won't even know you had a hip replacement." I am reminded at nearly every moment of the day STILL that I had a hip replacement. He claimed my replacement was such a perfect fit that it appeared to be "made for me" exactly. He sent me down the referral gauntlet, I've had countless injections, my liver is now in crisis from the medications I have taken to try to relieve my pain, no Drs will touch his work because "he's the best of the best," it has literally been one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. I'd gone for the hip replacement because I had dysplasia, lots of arthritis, and it was locking up on me trying to carry my infant daughter down the stairs and I was terrified I'd fall with her. I had gotten the surgery hoping I'd be able to be a more active mother, but it had the opposite effect. It has taken such a toll on my mental, emotional and physical health. He only looked at an xray and spent 10 minutes with me at my consult before he decided I was "a perfect candidate for a Total Hip Replacement." I trusted him because of his reputation. With the research I've done since, I believe he should have NEVER considered putting my body through the procedure considering I was breastfeeding (up until I was wheeled to the Operating Room) AND the fact that women's bodies, especially the hip area need time to recover from Childbirth...the ligaments and structure need time to heal. I believe this is malpractice, greed and carelessness on Dr. Boone's part. I caution anyone, especially women from letting him or his robot operate on you. I think I was one of 7 robotic replacements he performed that day. It took me 3 days to leave the hospital and I was in incredible pain.