Dr. Karmali is the best doctor I've ever had, and I've had great doctors in the past. I visited her…read moretowards the end of last year as a new patient and she spent about 30 minutes getting to know me before checking everything that I asked her to. She made me feel comfortable and relaxed every step of the way, talking me through everything. Dr. Karmali is extremely kind, attentive, gentle, humble, and calming. She went to UW Med School, so extra points for that! Another cool thing is that Swedish uses MyChart, an online personal health record system where you can see your medical history, appointments, messages from your doctor, etc. Strangely, when I called to make an appointment, the receptionist said that Dr. Karmali did not have any openings until January 2015. However, when I went online to MyChart, I saw multiple openings between now and the end of the year. I ended up making an online appointment with Dr. Karmali for early December and cancelling my phone-made appointment with another doctor at Swedish. I am so excited to go see Dr. Karmali again soon!

Dr. Karmali is by far the best doctor I have ever had. I found her at Swedish Downtown on 4th Ave…read more(she's still there) when I first moved to Capitol Hill in 2008 and even when I moved down to Puyallup, out of state, and then back again (now live in Tukwila) I continue to keep her as my primary care physician. After my motorcycle accident in 2009 Dr. Karmali checked up on me and worked with my medical records from Harborview to continue with my pain management care. To this day she still works closely with me on this care and has been very good at keeping an eye out for my health and well being and continues to work with my pain management doctor at Harborview. Dr. Karmali set me up with MyChart (available to all Swedish patients) when I moved back to WA and through that I am able to discuss issues with her without having to make an appointment to go into the clinic (I'm already there enough as it is!) and she is quick to get back to me usually same day but definitely within 24 hours. She even responds on her days off and to me, that is complete dedication and proves just how much she cares about her patients. I have recommended her to a couple of friends and they love her as well. Dr. Karmali is very knowledgeable and caring. If she is unsure of something she will investigate the issue to ensure that you get the best possible care. She is just an amazing doctor and an even more amazing person.

I have been seeing Dr Brunsvold for maybe close to 20 years, as has my husband. Her bedside manner…read moreis comforting and she takes the time to listen. She really knows my issues and makes me feel like she really knows me and cares. I feel safe in her care and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a general practitioner. She's a jewel and her kind of doctoring is a lost art.

I saw Dr. Brunsvold for many years and was overall satisfied. However, recently I went to see her…read morebecause I noticed some specific weight gain in areas I hadn't experienced before and chronic heartburn. She told me that I needed to see a nutrition counselor and lose weight. I have overall healthy eating habits and work out 5-6 times per week, so it didn't make sense to me that I would have this type of weight gain or chronic heartburn. I got a second opinion and discovered that I have the worst case of h.pylori she had EVER seen in her entire career. In addition, she dug a little deeper and discovered that my thyroid is very very low functioning. With some appropriate treatment, I'm on the road to recovery. I'm beyond disappointed that Dr. Brusvold chalked my symptoms up to being overweight. It was an easy "diagnosis" and it was wrong and has severely impacted my health and well being. I would not recommend this physician.

She is STILL the best rheumatologist in terms of bedside manner and up to date clinical…read moreinformation/care! I've had the pleasure of seeing a few of the other rheumatologists at the Polyclinic and they've also been great.

I hesitated to write this review because it is already hard to get an appointment, but…read more.. Dr Gorman is hands down, one of the best doctors I have seen. She is a professional and competent Rheumatologist. She is kind, compassionate, tenacious, positive, and a good listener. She knows how to be a partner in your healthcare. You never feel pressured to hurry and get out.

I'm a physician--…read more Dr Kim Abson is one of the most skilled doctors I've known. I'm lucky to have her as my dermatologist. Making diagnoses in dermatologist challenging. She's excellent at both diagnosis and treatment.

Something is wrong with this doctor. She is not happy to see you, not welcoming and is easily…read moreirritated. I suppose this all could be overlooked if her advice was helpful. But it is not. Other doctors have far better recommendations that actually work. If your problem doesn't improve as she thinks it should, she is irritated at you and let's you know. She may be depressed. Would strongly not recommend

Please avoid this physician at all costs. Was a patient for nearly 2 years and found her to be a…read morefairly competent physician until recently. Not sure what changed but she literally abandoned care and refused responsibility in providing the minimum standard of patient care. All her practice wants is to bill and milk your insurance. See her at your own risk.

Dr. Paras is by far the best primary care physician I've ever experienced. Her diagnostic skills…read moreare outstanding. As a retired medical professional, I've worked in healthcare for more than 40 years in a clinical setting and can say I've never been more impressed with how she genuinely cares about her patients. She takes the time to explain your medical conditions and she does not talk down to you. She also explains your options in great detail so appropriate treatment plans can be developed based on your medical issues. Under her care, I have improved significantly after years of less than stellar care. I really can't say enough about this remarkable physician!

I've been seeing Lucy Hwang since 2015, and she has been great! The reason why I start to see her…read moreis that I was living in U district and she can speak Mandarine which can be useful for me as I don't know most medical terms. Lucy just helped me with my pap smear this January annual check, and I have to say, this time is so much better than the one I did in UW Hall Health Center.

The best doctor visit I've ever had. She's totally non-judgmental (I'm part of an alternative…read morelifestyle that effects my medical needs) and really cared about listening to my concerns, explaining anything I needed explained until I understood it. When I mentioned my family members (also patients, but it was my first time there), she quickly recalled who they were and spoke knowledgeably about them. UWMedical also does a thing where you can get test results online and email with the doctor if you have any questions; this is very convenient.

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 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.

Friendly and very though. She listens and does not hurry you through…read more your appointment. She is very reliable about her scheduling. Best, Sue Buerk

After feeling poorly and having my symptoms dismissed by other doctors in the past, Dr. Frownfelter…read moreand her team treated me with compassion, thoughtfulness and and diligence. When I see Dr. Frownfelter, I feel like she truly cares for me as a person vs a quota. She took her time to get to know me, my family and the broader context of my life. When pursuing my symptoms, she developed an in-depth plan to determine the potential causes of my ailment, took me seriously and worked tirelessly to coordinate my care. She's incredibly smart and quite the detective. When the root cause was finally uncovered and it was determined that surgery might be my best option, she counseled me not only about the physical pros and cons, but the broader implications as well, including looking after my mental health. After surgery she visited me twice at the hospital, spending time with my family and making sure I was well taken care of. I can't fully express my gratitude for Dr. Frownfelter. She's the best doctor I've ever had and without her, I don't know that I'd be on the path to regaining my health.