Things I've been diagnosed with by Virginia Mason after resident PCPs at the UW said I was faking…read morethe head, neck, and back pain I suffered from not even 6 months out from a failed neck surgery that resulted in multiple government investigations and the firing of my spinal surgeon: Chiari brain malformation, missed dozens of times by every UW radiologist and neurologist I ever encountered. Utterly inept. Spinal cord damage Occipital neuralgia, a painful condition that is described as debilitating by all credible sources. The UW wanted to stop all treatment and pain care: if they had been successful, I would be screaming in bed all day, every day, instead of living my life. They were trying to hurt me. Thoracic scoliosis (also missed by every single UW employee, even though it was glaringly obvious to even a layman in my imaging) Several missed Tarlov cysts in my spine I was told I need an almost complete surgical ribcage reconstruction due to numerous abnormalities likely stemming from further discovered abnormalities in my spine and pelvis. I had 100% government disability in addition to my very recent failed neck surgery: still, untrained, unspecialized doctors told me I was lying for attention. Hilary Iskin even told me she didn't bother to look through my chart, but had still decided I was faking it based off of pure prejudice and preconceived notions. David Rink used past sexual violence committed against me as psychological "evidence" that I was fabricating my profound and extensively documented health conditions, and put fraudulent and libelous information in my chart. Both of them refused to make any referrals for me to speak to specialists - they even refused to refer me to an orthopedist after my spinal surgery. They hurt and stymied me and my family. The fact that I have been violently raped (with legal proceedings) made David Rink inherently suspicious of my ability to report honestly about my body. This is blatant and insidious misogyny, and Rink should lose his ability to access the charts of any female patients for the rest of his life. He should not have the ability to work with any victims ever again. He should not be in medicine. Hospital staff asked me about the rape, and Rink pounced on that information - I never would've told him I was assaulted, as he had already raised his voice at me by this point for asking questions about his proposed "treatment" (only antidepressants, which time.com says is a toxic, widespread, and misogynistic practice that sexist doctors use to invalidate disbelieved chronically ill women). Sexual/psychological history is supposed to be protected information in patient charts. I feel violated a second time, as he used my assault that he learned about without my knowledge or consent to revictimize me, all because I had the gall to have been a victim, and to have trauma, pain, and a medical history that he wasn't competent, integrous, or academically curious enough to decipher. I believe he is hateful, profoundly judgmental, sexist (an accusation I take seriously and have never before levied against anyone), and deeply dangerous to the well-being of anyone he doesn't personally understand ... which will be many, as he's still in training. Iskin is the sort of woman who says she champions women's rights, but is actually a judgmental mean girl - she was even weirdly passive aggressive about my skirt. Please, if you're a woman, consider a different doctor. She's stereotypically medically misogynistic and does not believe women's pain. Despite having 9 weeks to prepare for my appointment, she read nothing about me, and then declared nothing was wrong because she saw nothing (!!). Her medical neglect and malpractice snowballed into the rest of the abuse I suffered at the UW. Her cruelty, laziness, and abject lack of care or consideration changed the course of my life. I wonder what it is about me that made Iskin decide to dismiss me entirely before even speaking to me. My age? My sex? My autism? My disability? ... we'll find out in court. The UW constitutionally changed how I feel about doctors: I was diagnosed with C-PTSD by a therapist who specializes in medical trauma. I feel so much fear that I no longer go to appointments without an advocate, which has changed my life significantly as I'm disabled and have many regular appointments. I'm confident I almost died multiple times during a string of UW hospitalizations involving spinal procedures with major complications. The UW is a misogynistic and incompetent organization with residents who hurt, maim, and kill. At the encouragement of my new medical team, I'll be suing, and speaking publicly about these "doctors" and the UW for the rest of my life. More in my previous reviews. (Don't listen to the reviews on the UW Medicine website - you can't submit reviews online and won't find a single physician rated under 4.8, it's corrupt. Turn to healthgrades, where these doctors have a 1 or a 2 rating.)

Once again! The UW billing department is calling and emailing me about 'unpaid bills' when in fact,…read morethe last time I was there was a year ago for my yearly wellness check that is fully covered by my insurance. Their billing department is the worst! Over the past 2 years since going to their clinic for visits that are fully covered by my insurance, I have had upwards of 10 to 15 calls and emails about 'unpaid bills' that I owe. DO NOT GO TO THIS LOCATION! Terrible and it's stressful.

I went to make an appointment with Dr Hodge and the office was empty with no signage on the door…read moreexplaining why or if they moved. Website is still up I called the number get it busy signal every time I call and for that I'll give them thumbs down and a one star Does anyone know if he's still in business closed his doors

Dr. Hodges has been my primary for 20+ years. He's very attentive, compassionate, knowledgeable,…read moreand dedicated to your health. The staff are amazing, especially Louisa. I haven't been able to get a hold of him though. If anyone knows anything please update us.

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.

Dr. Thompson was my doctor and he really helped me through some tough medical issues…read more Amazing doctor

I stopped seeing him many years ago, after becoming convinced that he must have been receiving…read morekickbacks for certain referrals/procedures because none of his treatment suggestions ever made sense. He also left my high cholesterol untreated, even though it had always been a problem. After requesting my file, I realized he had lied to me about running a test I needed, and that was it for me. I often left wondering if he had ever read my chart or complaints. I hope he's since retired because he's way past due.

Dr. Sarah Albaum has saved my life without even knowing it. Not just her - the front desk staff,…read morethe medical assistants, the phlebotomists, lab techs, and pharmacy staff have all contributed to an improved quality of care in my life. I choose my insurance based on whether or not it's accepted here because I would give anything to keep her as my doctor forever. I also love the layout of the clinic. It's the only one that has you self-room, I believe! I absolutely love this aspect. It's a seamless, smooth process from start to finish. Let me lay it out for you: Check-in with the front desk (still do e-check in on MyChart online it helps!) They tell you what room to go to You go to the room, the MA meets you there, and then you meet with your provider! There's a lab and pharmacy on site and imaging. In the end, it's just nice to have a clinic and provider that ACTUALLY cares about your well-being.

Appointments are easy to obtain, the facility is beautiful and top flight. Our medical care there…read morehas been outstanding: warm, thorough, great follow-up, short wait times. The inside pharmacy fills our prescriptions within minutes: no long lines.

KC gets a high five and five star treatment. She's very professional and caring. She listens to…read moreyour medical questions and doesn't get embroiled in lengthy medical-ese discourses on your malady and treatment options. Next time you're feeling down and out, give UW Belltown Clinic a call and see KC!

KC is simply the best. When I was looking for a new doctor upon moving to Seattle I somehow found…read moreUW Belltown and was placed in her care. She is kind and warm and willing to listen to your problems but also gets straight to the point to help you quickly and effectively. When I suddenly showed symptoms of mild-high blood pressure (I'm pretty young for that) she made sure to run all the tests necessary to make sure something else wasn't going on (w/o also subjecting me unnecessary testing as well.) I can't recommend her enough.

Be advised: you're going to get unexpected charges. I was…read moreexplicitly advised by their customer service liaison, Kim, that if I want to avoid surprise billing in the future, I should route prescription refills through the pharmacy and essentially avoid interacting with my provider. This was especially troubling given that I was not prescribed refills sufficient to last the year. This advice came only after I received an unexpected bill following a preventive/wellness visit. During the appointment, I briefly mentioned ongoing conditions as part of my medical history and asked routine questions about prescriptions I already take. At no point was I told that reviewing my medical history would convert my preventive visit into a separately billable office visit. I was ultimately charged for both a preventive new-patient visit and an additional established-patient visit for the same appointment. When I contacted billing, I was repeatedly told the coding was "accurate," and that it did not matter that I was never informed or given the opportunity to consent to a separate visit. I was also told that preventive visits are essentially "cookie-cutter," and that discussing things like labs or existing conditions is not covered. I was never informed during the visit that mentioning my health needs would result in extra charges, nor was I given the option to schedule a separate appointment. This practice shows little regard for informed consent or care beyond a checkbox wellness exam. Patients should not have to guess what will trigger unexpected costs--or be told to limit communication with their provider to avoid being billed. Transparency matters in healthcare, and I hope this practice significantly improves how it communicates billing expectations so patients can make informed decisions.

Just not a good experience. Medical equipment and techniques are dated and incorrect (blood…read morepressure measured with stethoscope and manual interpretation ... in 2025). My vital health measurements were incorrectly transcribed, leading to wrong health data being added to my file. Doctor wanted to use an iPad with an AI note-taking "app" which is an insult to patient confidentiality and his own profession. An overall lack of interest, empathy and excitement about health and the patient in front of them is simply disappointing.

I love this clinic. They have family and internal medicine here. The doctors, nurse practitioners,…read moreand PA are all amazing and work well together. The staff is super friendly.

Moved to the area and needed a new primary care doctor. Was able to schedule a physical for the…read morevery next day after paying the annual fee (149). Darla was very attentive and made me feel comfortable discussing my current health and goals. She was very friendly. I hope I don't need a doctor for anything more than my annual physical, but I feel confident knowing Dr. Klokeid is there for me and scheduling appointments will be easy.