Locked, Loaded, and Radiated: My Recon at Legacy Salmon Creek…read more Marching into a hospital through a metal detector wasn't on my bingo card for the day, but apparently one lunatic with a gun years ago ratcheted security up to DEFCON 2. I get it--force protection--but it slows the mission down a bit. Once inside the wire, the front-desk crew were solid troops: friendly, efficient, and squared away. The radiology techs carried the same energy--professional, competent, and quick to execute. When my number came up, the procedure moved fast. The only real enemy contact was that cup of radioactive chalk they made me chug. Let's just say it hit like a flashbang to the gut ... RALPH! As a first-timer in this AO, I'll say this: the hospital is clean, organized, and staffed with pros. The security gauntlet? Maybe a little overkill--but I've seen worse, and if it keeps another incident off the blotter, I can live with the inconvenience. CombatCritic Gives Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center 8 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better - Unless You're On The Receiving End) ... HOOAH!

1 Star - 13+ HOUR ORDEAL | DANGEROUS NEGLECT & ABUSE…read more My sister arrived coughing up blood at 12:30 AM. Her X-ray was finished at 3:55 AM, yet we were left in the waiting room with zero consultation or answers until 9:00 AM. Overall, we were stuck there for nearly 14 hours just to get a diagnosis. We didn't need a bed; we needed a doctor to review her results and tell us if she was safe. The front desk conduct was appalling. A receptionist named Marella told me she "DID NOT CARE" my sister was coughing up blood and intentionally flipped her ID badge to hide her name (a violation of WA law). Another staff member earlier that morning refused to provide a grievance form. While the clinical staff was kind and attentive once they finally saw us at 9:00 AM, the 13+ hour total time spent for a respiratory emergency is a massive safety risk. Formal reports have been filed with the WA Department of Health and Legacy Leadership. Avoid this ER.

Obstetrics and Gynecology…read more My experience with Dr. Duggirala was extremely disappointing due to lack of follow-through and communication. At my appointment on February 13, 2026, she told me she would have another physician review my MIR report and would get back to me within three days with a plan and referral to the appropriate specialist. That never happened. I followed up through the patient portal 4 times asking who I was being referred to and what the plan was. I repeatedly received messages from staff saying she was out of the office/on-call and would respond within 48 hours, yet I never received a response from the doctor herself. When medical issues require timely care, patients depend on their doctors to follow through. Instead, I was left without answers and had to begin searching for specialists on my own. I sent a message through the portal asking to refer me to the specialist I found myself and still no response. As of March 11, 2026, I still have not received any follow-up or referral. I would not recommend this provider based on my experience. This is not ok.

Absolutely the worst ER service in my 68 years. No one can answer even basic questions…read more Save yourself the headache go to Salmon Creek legacy, or just stay home.

There Should be negative stars for this one. Exactly How…read moreBadly does sea mar Co. treat their employees, that these employees are so consistently disorganized and unprofessional? They don't keep track of their work, and they never complete a _simple_ cleaning in 1, One, visit. The scheduling and communication here are the worst I have ever experienced. A dentist/Dr here actually lectured me, ME, The Patient, for 20 minutes while I was in the chair, because I did not know exactly which of my teeth were not cleaned during the first visit, at which time the work should have been completed in the first place. There was also Much loud complaining about co workers in front of me by Dr Temper Tantrum. Somebody with a doctorate should be more mature than this. Today, visit #3, somebody in back decided my cleaning was completed during the first visit #1. I went to appointment#3 today, and they said the job was completed, and sent me home 20 minutes after scheduled time still sitting in the waiting area. THE CLEANING HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED, AND I KNOW THIS BECAUSE THE DR YELLED AT ME ABOUT IT DURING VISIT# 2.-just sent me home angrily without finishing the job. I always show up on-time. I am in good standing as of this review. I am an excellent patient. I have been Too Nice. It feels as if they are perhaps using tactics to over-schedule, then turn away patients for some reason, even though they know they are not supposed to...? SHAME ON YOU SEA MAR. Reader, Pick another organization, save yourself a lot of trouble.

was seen by a gynecologist from urgent care. Who then told me to call and make an appointment with…read moremy doctor for bladder cancer that it was urgent. When I called to make the appointment at Seymour, told that it didn't matter if I had the potential for cancer, they could only get me an appointment for July. They didn't care there was no emotion no feeling about somebody who has had cancer prior who could have it again. Good job a way to help our community by letting everybody die because you don't care.

I was brought in by an ambulance for chest pains, they already had an ED room ready for me. Doctor…read moreHanley and ED nurses Kaitlyn and Rachel efficiently and effectively took care of me and diagnosed a heart event. Dr Kozinski came in the middle of the night to do an angiogram that confirmed a SCAD. I was moved to the Cardiac ICU where the entire team was wonderful. While I can't remember the name of the great nighttime nurse (sorry!), daytime Nurse Mary and NP Jackie were caring and super informative. I've forgotten so many names, but I want to mention that the young man who put in my second IV line (the first was at a clinic) did it painlessly. Also, the professional who did my echocardiogram was excellent, and the staff member who took my food orders was so considerate and helpful. Everyone was so welcoming and respectful to me, my same-sex spouse, and my sister. Their care and treatment were exemplary. I was able to be discharged after only one night in the CICU. THANK YOU, PEACE HEALTH!!

After experiencing a severe reaction to a prescription medication, I called 911 because I believed…read moreI was having a medical emergency. When the paramedics ( AMR) arrived, I repeatedly told them that the medication I had taken was on top of my dresser and asked them to bring it with me to the hospital so the doctors could identify what I had taken. They did not retrieve the medication. When I arrived at PeaceHealth, I repeatedly told the doctors and nurses that I was having an allergic reaction or severe adverse reaction to a prescription medication prescribed by my doctor. Despite my repeated statements, I felt that they assumed I was under the influence of illegal street drugs. I provided both blood and urine samples, which I later learned were negative for any drugs except THC. Instead of receiving the treatment I believed I needed, I was discharged from the hospital and sent home in an Uber or Lyft. At that time, I was in what I believe was a psychotic state. I was hallucinating, extremely confused, and unable to think clearly. In my opinion, I was not capable of making informed decisions about my own medical care. After I arrived home, I began experiencing chest pain and called 911 again. When the paramedics arrived, they asked whether I wanted to return to the hospital. Because of my mental condition, I do not believe I was capable of making a sound medical decision. Again, I told the paramedics (AMR) that I had suffered an allergic reaction to the prescription medication on top of my dresser. I had also told the doctors and nurses at PeaceHealth that I believed I was having a reaction to a medication prescribed by my physician, but I felt that no one believed me. During my first visit to PeaceHealth, I was taken to the MRI department. A nurse RN (Kristi Castle) wearing blue scrubs with blonde hair pulled back became upset because I would not get into the MRI machine. At the time, I was hallucinating, my thoughts were racing, and I did not understand what was happening to me. I believe I was experiencing a psychotic episode. The nurse documented that I refused treatment, but I do not believe I was mentally capable of understanding or consenting to medical decisions at that time. When I returned to PeaceHealth a second time, I was placed in a room with a nurse. I repeatedly asked to see a doctor, but instead I was escorted back into the waiting room. While sitting there, I genuinely believed I was dying. I felt detached from reality and believed that the people around me were no longer alive. I returned to the nurses' station and told the staff that something was seriously wrong with my brain. I even said that I wondered whether I had Alzheimer's disease because I could not remember anything and my memories were coming and going. I recall a staff member responding, "Oh, now you're diagnosing yourself." I tried to explain that I was losing my memory and that something was terribly wrong. I was then sent to another staff member and again explained that I was having serious problems with my brain. I remember being told, "I've been watching you, David. Go sit down over there." Feeling desperate, I went outside the hospital and begged people for help. Some of the individuals appeared to be hospital employees, but no one stopped to assist me. Eventually, I was able to contact my girlfriend, who took me to Kaiser Permanente. I am incredibly grateful to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Kaiser. They listened to me, believed that something was seriously wrong, treated me with compassion and professionalism, and provided the care I needed. After receiving treatment, I improved significantly and was able to return home within a couple of hours. To the best of my knowledge, both the PeaceHealth and Kaiser drug tests were negative for illegal drugs, with the exception of THC.

This is my first time at the Kaiser Permanente Salmon Creek clinic. Wow! This was a wonderful…read moremedical environment. It was almost like a one stop shop for all of your medical and optical needs. The place is super clean high-tech and very efficient. It really changed the experience in going to see a medical professional. Wait time was minimal and the doctors were thorough. Thank you, Kaiser Permanente for such a wonderful Clinic.

My midwives have been great but there is one medical assistant that I've had the misfortune of…read moregetting stuck with almost every time who baffles me. I genuinely don't know how she passed schooling to become a med assistant. She's curt, doesn't have great bedside manner, and consistently messes up scheduling. She can't properly read the prenatal vitamins I'm taking (doesn't know what choline is...). Even one of my midwives mentioned that she knows the MA is not good about scheduling, which is really important in late 3rd trimester. It concerns me and I'm surprised my blood pressure isn't higher when I encounter her. I really wish there were other assistants available; I had a different one at one appointment who was wonderful and haven't seen her again.

All over, very good..Pairs well with VA services. Handles VA Community Care situations well.read more

I called before my appointment specifically to verify that my insurance was accepted and was…read morereassured that I was in network. The very next day, I was told I owed hundreds of dollars because the provider was actually out of network. When I explained that I had called in advance and was explicitly told otherwise, the response I received was shockingly dismissive and condescending: "It doesn't matter," followed by, "You owe this amount, and we don't negotiate." No one should be treated this way, especially when they're already dealing with health concerns. The lack of accountability, compassion, and professionalism was incredibly disappointing. Be sure to verify everything yourself before receiving care--I felt this was a classic bait-and-switch experience.

Very professional organization! I like my provider Dr. Garrity. Staff very nice and…read moreaccommodating.Since I too work in healthcare for over 35 years at UC San Diego and Mayo Clinic, my barometer for quality care is sensitive. Overall my experience at Legacy Healthcare is quite positive. I highly recommend them.

30 days ago I posted here about how I was denied water, food and pain medication after under going…read morea procedure that involved me being 'put under. That review has dissapeared. I sent my complaint to Legacy's Customer Relations Department and have heard nothing. I am 74, have heart failure and Diabetes, and was treated like a whiner when I complained about my abusive treatment. The Charge Nurse laughed at my plight. I had to go to a restaurant to get water as I was severly dehydrated and was hainvg sever chest pain Elder Abuse because I am an elderly straight white mail is what is going on here. Beware!

So I checked in here today with actual registration people since the kiosks were full. Interesting…read morething was that my receipt was going to my wife's e-mail address which is different from the kiosk which send it to my e-mail address. Possible HIPAA violation if the person wasn't paying attention. I called this to the attention of the person that registered me and the person did ask if it was okay. I did ask the person to create a change request which was basically ignored. Privacy is everyone's responsibility.

Have had many years of care here and there are many reasons I'm still here. I use the on line…read moreservice to send messages and order medication which prevents me from having to navigate the phone systems. My primary care doc is so helpful and thorough and I would not trade her for the world. The lab is fast and easy and the X-ray department is great also. The pharmacy gets busy sometimes but the staff is always kind and helpful too.

I went to Vancouver Clinic - 172nd/Tech Center. due to a lingering cough. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised that there wasn't a long line. I did still have to wait about 20 mins before I was called back to a room. Then waited 10-15 mins before seeing a doctor. To me, that seems reasonable -- I was a walk-in. The environment is clean, calm, orderly, welcoming. Bathrooms in hallways are kept very clean. Seating areas are kept very clean. Dr. Erik Andru Martin is who took care of me that day. I was very impressed with him stopping in to apologize for the long wait & checking to see what my specific needs were before needing to leave to complete other patient care. When he returned, he was a good listener, asked good questions, he didn't seem to be rushing at all. I appreciated that he heard what I've tried in the past to deal with a lingering cough & he didn't try to insist on one method to help -- he gave several suggestions. I also appreciated that while he did prescribe a medication -- he also gave suggestions of some very practical ways to address the cough at home. Thank you Dr. Martin for your excellent care.

I called before my appointment specifically to verify that my insurance was accepted and was…read morereassured that I was in network. The very next day, I was told I owed hundreds of dollars because the provider was actually out of network. When I explained that I had called in advance and was explicitly told otherwise, the response I received was shockingly dismissive and condescending: "It doesn't matter," followed by, "You owe this amount, and we don't negotiate." No one should be treated this way, especially when they're already dealing with health concerns. The lack of accountability, compassion, and professionalism was incredibly disappointing. Be sure to verify everything yourself before receiving care--I felt this was a classic bait-and-switch experience.

The urgent care staff members were very considerate and appropriately concerned when I presented to…read moreurgent care. I spoke with a nurse within two minutes of arrival and felt she asked perfect questions for my situation. She ordered labs and I had my lab draws completed within 15 minutes. When I return to urgent care to wait, I started to get test results on my Kaiser app., which I thought was pretty cool. There was a fairly long, wait, approximately 45 minutes, to meet with the caregiver who took my vitals. And then the l o n g weight began. I sat for more than two hours with no further update, before I was finally called back. There was what I felt was a fairly long additional wait (20+ minutes) once I was in a room, to see the doctor. The care I received was quality and I appreciated the labs being completed so quickly. The long waits were challenging, being that I was just a week post-op and found it challenging to find comfort, but again want to emphasize that despite the long time investment, the care was appropriate and staff demonstrated empathy.

I have had excellent care from the staff at Cascade Park, everyone I have interacted with, lab,…read morex-ray, pharmacy was very caring and professional. My primary care physician Dr Webster is the best, I have always had excellent care at Kaiser, system wide. Well done to all of you!!