this place is full of bs, you get cut in line multiple times, tell you people have appointments but…read morewhen you try to put an appointment you can't. the doctors and nurses are genuinely weird and just want you in and out quickly. Go somewhere else.

Their primary care has a 5+ month wait for new patients to establish care. Also, even if you are…read morealready seeing a specialist out of network and they provide a referral, UW Medicine still requires that you go to their primary care physicians first before you can continue on with your care.

Dr. Jansen has been helping me out with my little incident in which I fractured my spine in two…read moreseparate places. He's been pretty on it, though I feel like we review what happened every appointment, like he really doesn't remember me at all. I'm well acquainted with the injury by now, so I get a little impatient (no pun intended) when he goes over that I broke my spine. On the plus side, he's always pretty punctual, and once granted me an emergency visit when I reslipped the disc; that's good stuff. He's a nice guy and, from what I can tell, a pretty good doctor. I feel like he's a bit rushed, but then again, that's everybody (especially in the medical field). I dunno, doctors are doctor until you find the right one for you. Now that's some shitty generic advice! Thanks for listening!

The word is confusion. Dr wasn't able to provide as much clarity on my medical condition as I would…read morelike. After appointment I had no idea what my problem was

I have never met a mental health provider who is as in tune with her patients as Heidi is. She…read moretakes time to listen, answers email questions so promptly, and most importantly takes time to research options that other providers can't be bothered with. She cares and tries her hardest to find the right solution for you! She keeps up with current developments in the mental health field. One size does NOT fit all in Heidi's worldview. For that I'm ever thankful. If only we could clone Heidi, but that's not legal. ;)

From the owner: I combine psychiatric medications (when needed) with holistic medicine approaches to help my…read moreclients achieve optimal mental health. The use of nutrition for the improvement of overall health is of particular interest to me. I have been in the field of psychiatric nursing since 2001 and have experience working with a wide range of psychiatric issues. I do not treat individuals in my private practice with anorexia or severe and persistent mental illness. Currently accepting new clients with Regence, Premera and First Choice insurances as well as private pay and "out of network" insurances. If you would like to schedule an appointment with me please review the information on my website before calling or emailing. Thank you!

I started going to PT because my knee has been bothering me. Saw my PCP, she recommended some PT,…read morewhy not.....I decided to go. Adam is really nice, real cool and personable to talk to, knowledgeable about telling me my treatment plan etc. His assistant, Ashley, was real cool as well, she worked with me on my knee exercises etc. Will come by to check on me periodically as I'm doing my exercises and give you time to work on your exercises yourself. I missed a few appointments and she gave me a call to check on me to see how I'm doing. She's nice. Been here a handful of times and it's been pretty good overall, some of the front desk people are a little spacey with working the computer on scheduling, getting you checked-in and co-pay payment transactions. The staff is mostly ok, some may feel it's social hour and it's super social, fun time among the young staff with each other. I don't mind it but I can see some other patients getting annoyed. May be worth coming by a few times to see if you like it. This is located in the UW Sports Medicine Clinic in Ballard right at 15th & Leary, right at the bridge, it's near Trader Joes, across the street from L.A Fitness and all that. The building is part of the UW system so there are a lot of other types of doctors there, xray/labs, and so on. It's one stop shopping set up. I like the location as I live nearby and it's right on the bus line. Pray for my knee.

After going here for years for various sports related ailments I had to lower my rating. Brian and…read moreteam have been helpful and responsive but ultimately didn't help with my biggest problem. With Vickie now gone I've found better care elsewhere. I found my treatment not flexible enough for root cause analysis. 15 minutes with Brian 45 minutes of excercises. Not getting better? Let's keep doing the same things.

It's been YEARS since my last physical. I tend to procrastinate when it comes to being told the…read moregood/bad news about my health. After searching through the first page of my "in network" providers, I quickly got tired at the prospect of sifting through 50 more pages. So, I did what any reasonable person would do when it comes to finding a doc...I closed my eyes, threw a dart and picked a name. On a serious note, Dr. Friedmann was voted best doc in 2002, so I figured like wine, you can only get better with age. I went in, he did his thing, and I walked out. Overall, a pretty painless experience (aside from the blood draw). He's a nice, warm, fuzzy guy. Two thumbs up.

I recently saw Dr. Friedmann at the Polyclinic in Ballard. I had been having severe intermittent…read moreleg pain that I couldn't relieve with any amount of Aleve, ice, heat, rest, etc. It was the strangest thing and I was hesitant to see a doctor because I could barely even describe the discomfort I was having and wasn't sure what help I would be able to get. Lucky me, I ended up getting an appointment with Dr. Friedmann. He took so much time and care to try to understand the issue I was having despite my inability to articulate it. He made sure to understand my overall health, activity levels, recent travels and all of the other outside factors that might be causing my pain. I have recently felt so rushed by all of the doctors I've seen but Dr. Friedmann made me feel like I was his only patient. While we never got to the root cause of my pain, he made sure to rule out any possibly dangerous causes and provided me with a prescription and treatment plans to try. Then the most amazing thing happened...I got an unsolicited phone call from him 2 days after my appointment to see how I was doing!!! I'm feeling much better now thanks to Dr. Friedmann. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone in search of a smart, thoughtful and genuinely caring doctor.

Front desk and scheduler for surgery could use some process improvement. Regular eye…read moreappointments and pre-op/post-op appointments are always running behind. Today, I wasn't even greeted upon arrival, and was told it would be awhile because I was 15 minutes early. They ask for your date of birth in front of all patients in the waiting room which is a blatant violation of HIPPA . Seems very unorganized. However, surgery in the Ballard office was amazing and efficient, and super kind.

I've been going to Dr Lam at EANW Ballard for a few years. She is the first eye dr I've been to…read morewho takes the time to explain eye health, anatomy, and different options for glasses and contacts. I've learned a lot from her and appreciate being able to work with her. Additionally, today I got to work with Adam prior to seeing Dr Lam, and Adam is professional and funny. It made the appointment very enjoyable. One star is removed because the office tends to run late. It's not inconvenient enough for me to change doctors or offices.

I was happy to find an online resource to address my desire to not go through my PCP, who doesn't…read moreendorse The Sinclair Method. Brian was kind and knowledgeable and didn't talk down to me about a method that has helped me regain control over my life. I have had too many doctors just eschew my questions and acted like I didn't know anything about my care. Brian was kind and patient, and totally on board with what I was expressing. I found him through the 3C network, and I am so glad that he gets me, and understands how Naltrexone and drinking actually work.

Dr Pierce was a good partner working with me through the Sinclair method. The Sinclair method…read moreworked to cure (really) alcoholism or alcohol use disorder when nothing else worked. Regarding other reviews on this site, organizations that offer mental health services to hard-to-treat populations will get bad reviews from the people who the provider is trying to help.

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.

Seeing Dr. Travis for a health issue is like going back in time when the 'old school' ethics of…read moremedicine were practiced. This is Dr. Travis who I have been going to now for 4 years. His brain is like a computer with its knowledge, when he willingly takes the time to explain things and answer all your questions. He has a great capacity to expertly treat what he can, or refer a patient to a specialist when he can't. As an internist, his specialty is skin problems. He is bright, up to speed on current medical developments, attentive, and available. I would never consider shopping for another doctor, am very happy here.

Me: I am requesting an appointment to establish care as a disabled individual. This would be a…read morenew patient visit. Receptionist: "Hold on, say and spell your name". Me: I slowly spell my name, repeating 3 times. (She butchers it even after I spell it in detail). Receptionist: So this is for a physical for work? Me: No. This is an appointment to establish patient care. Receptionist: So you said you are in a wheelchair? Seriously? This initial phone call was so disturbing and reckless on the receptionist's part, I chose not to see this doctor. There is something seriously wrong with someone who cannot listen early on and hear simple information for an intake. Who the heck communicates like this?

Have you ever watched those old movies where the kindly physician sits and listens to the patient…read morecarefully before even beginning to do an exam? Where the doctor explains his diagnosis and asks if you have any questions? The only difference between those silver screen doctors and Dr. G is that I don't think he will do house calls but I wouldn't be surprised if he did. His practice doesn't have the bling of a downtown office. What he does have is that old time care. He takes the time to visit with you and ask the questions that need to be asked in order to diagnose what is wrong. Both he and the P.A., Vicky, spend more time with you than you think they ever would. Does your doctor keep you waiting and then rush you out the door? Give Dr. Gustafson or Vicky a try. You will feel like you came out of a Norman Rockwell painting.