It's been a while since I've found a Dr that's not just reactive. and he and his team are also…read moremodern in using technology and not requiring appointments for everything including the smallest things like many other Drs. Dr Yim has been proactive in my care. He listens to my issues and doesn't just tell me what I already know or repeat what I told him but digs deeper and considers what if scenarios to increase my readiness and help my breathing both before problems arise and enables me to be ready when problems arise. other Drs I've had and have want an appointment when the issues arise as they treat the now only, which is impossible and a terrible way to practice medicine. He's given me a course of action and medication for not just standard reactive needs but proactive needs/potential likely scenarios helping me live a better and less stressful life decreasing the emergency scenarios I used to have. He's great. He and his office also respond to App IMs same day or next day with courses of treatment for simple needs Vs requiring me to come in the office when an appointment is finally available like many others.

I have no issue with Dr Bandla I do have a problem with the communication or lack of communication…read morein his office. It is hard to ever get anyone on the phone nor will they return calls. It is hard to get a CPAP equipment refilled because the refuse to do it. Not sure if the Dr is aware that his clinic is lacking in customer service or things are being neglected. It is really bad. I hate to leave negative reviews but here you go.

I OWE MY LIFE TO 3 PHYSICIANS, 1 OF WHOM IS DR. BANDLA…read more ************* This is not an average review, as I am not an average patient. Perhaps by sharing my story, such as it is, others will see the value in Sleep Care & Medicine so that they might seek help sooner --not later-- and perhaps place that care in the capable hands of Dr. Bandla. ************************* -A BIT OF BACKGROUND- I lost years of my life to "Sleep Apnea": due to the poor health it caused --unnecessarily so-- because I ignored my doctors' suggestions to see a "Sleep Specialist" for a "Sleep Study" (I heard these words within quotations VERY often, and maybe you have as well: from a concerned spouse, friend, or doctor?). When it was suggested to me, I not so much as 'decided' a Sleep Specialist wasn't a priority, but I let time pass without pursuing it: ie, I did not MAKE it a priority. But trust me, IT SHOULD BE. Because of that, let me tell you what my future became: my untreated & disordered sleep would be THE contributing factor to my deteriorating health for those two years. I've only now learned that those symptoms are scientifically documented consequences due to chronically poor sleep or chronic lack of it. BELOW: some of said symptoms: Severe fatigue & sleepiness, lassitude, swings between insomnia to severe over-sleeping; memory loss, thought disorganization, cognitive impairment incl. word-finding, forgetfulness; emotional dysregulation, impatience, depression w/suicidal ideation; heart palpitations, body temperature irregularity, weight gain & muscle loss; severe nerve pain, esp. the extremities; headaches, light sensitivity, hearing changes/loss + sensitivity. & more minor symptoms. Finally I'd had enough and lined up any specialist I could think of: (literally) Endocrinology, Hematology, Neurology, Neurovascular, Audiology + ENT, Pain MGMT, and even Gynocology! All were "fine" and said "see a SLEEP SPECIALIST & do a Sleep Study!!!". I finally got the hint and out of sheer luck, my doc was Dr. Bandla. *************** -THE DOCTOR- At my initial apt, Dr. Bandla asked a few questions to prompt me, then carefully listened to my confused babble about my symptoms, and somehow he understood, never getting frustrated nor short. Once he got the necessary information, he explained everything very carefully until I understood every detail: what my diagnosis likely is, why he believes that is, and then what the next steps will be from there. (And he was right about all his predictions, by the way). A Sleep Study was next, and he made sure every single detail was taken care of: for ex, he made sure a special Mouth-Breathing Sensor would be available for my study after I mentioned having chronic sinus issues. The help & time he spent with me is incredibly rare in today's medical system, and thanks to Swedish for accommodating that kind of care (too often time & money outweigh care. That was n not my experience here). **************************** -ABOVE & BEYOND- Any time I have called or emailed, Dr. Bandla would respond immediately, and he himself would respond personally most often (that is VERY rare these days). The most significant gesture was during my second Sleep Study where I would be "test-driving" a special C-PAP. That Friday night, as my tech helped me get situated, she explained how she'll call the doctor once I'm asleep. I asked what she meant and turns out, he was at home and was staying up late on his Friday night, waiting, just to hear how I was doing. I'm a well spoken person, but I struggle to adequately describe how touched I was from such a gesture. ********************* -CONCLUSION- I was eventually diagnosed and have been using the treatment machine, worn at night, for nearly a month. My body and my life is changing rapidly (It's the best diet & religion rolled into one: HEALED all while you sleep!). I have a rarer type of apnea called Central Sleep Apnea caused by my brain, not the throat like most folks. At night my brain stops telling my lungs to breathe, and my breathing literally stops, as if I've died. With treatment via the machine, my prognosis is very good. So, if you're in the Pacific Northwest, I highly recommend Swedish Sleep Medicine (Redmond or Seattle). There's a reason I drive 4hrs round-trip to be a Swedish patient, time and again. I am and always will be eternally grateful to Preetam Bandla and to his family for allowing us -his patients- to borrow him from you so that we may return to ours. -A.

I saw Dr. Bundesmann for a pulmonary appointment. This doctor, is the FIRST doctor I've ever had…read morewho not only took time to review a great deal of my past records the night before (yes, NIGHT!), and again, reviewed in depth at my appointment again. He explained every scan we looked at, answered every question I had, respected me, and went well above what Ive ever experienced!! The quality of care is 10 stars, and I'd keep him as my PCP if I could he was THAT awesome!!

Takes time to listen to you & makes the patient feel cared for & seen. I just love her so much. :)read more

I met Dr. Pappas last week in Seattle. He was taking care of my mother who had a very, very…read moreserious surgery. My family and I were extremely pleased by the high level of care our mother received from Dr. Pappas. He is an excellent physician - and has a kind and attentive manner. We had a lot of questions for him and he answered each one with patience and kindness. He treated my mother with respect and made sure everything was being taken care of as she was being monitored and cared for post surgery. This is a 5 star physician!!

While Dr. Pappas is okay as a pulmonologist, I have to say that his office staff (NW Hospital…read moreoffice) and business practices are the worst I have encountered. His office manager, Jennifer, asked for my insurance information well ahead of my appointment. Knowing what services would likely be needed, based upon a discussion of why I was coming in, she claimed she contacted the insurance company and called me back to state that everything would be covered (Regence Blue Shield). When I came in for the appointment, I asked again, including the mention of lab services (NW Hospital). She said it was all going to be covered, sans my required co-pay. Well. . . . . . .I am still being harrassed by NW Hospital and by Dr. Pappas' medical billng staff, as that relatively short office visit, with some blood drawn at NW for labs, totals almost $2,000.00 and I am on my third level of appeal with Regence. NW Hospital turned over the matter to collections at some company in Renton that has been calling me at work and making threatening phone calls. Dr. Pappas did write a letter of support to challenge the insurance refusal to cover any aspects of his treatment or the labs, but he has failed to change the billing code to be consistent with the position he takes in the challenge letter! So, his letter is, essentially, useless. The worst part of this debacle is, that the office manager knew I could have waited a couple of weeks to come in (non-urgent), and then I would have been fully covered by my new employer's group health coverage. I have offered to pay what would have been the co-pay amounts, if Regence had really covered the visit, but Dr. Pappas' business manager refuses to even consider this and simply demands the full retail amount at once. This is another example of an okay physician, using people with poor judgement and poor people-skills to manage the business and operations end of their practice. I would never return to him because of his office staff!

single visit to this doc was required to get me signed up for a sleep study that had been requested…read moreby a different specialist. Dr. Pascual was irritated that he didn't immediately understand what I was there for or what my specialist wanted. Tried to cancel appt so he could get the info before seeing me, which nobody had requested previously. Finally gave the okay for sleep study and when I requested a sedative, he prescribed something which wouldn't have made a mouse sleepy. Both unpleasant and uncooperative. Won't go back.

I have been going to Dr Stonestreet for over 15 years, I'm over 70 and an engineer. She is highly…read moreprofessional, extremely knowledgeable, caring and informative. I highly recommend Dr Stonestreet for sleep disorders like sleep apnea. She reviews my medical data, discusses what she sees, ramifications and where we will go next. Dr Stonestreet is one of my top medical providers.

It's going on 3 years now since, Dr. StoneStreet saved my…read moremom's life. July of 2022, my mom ended up in the hospital with a really bad complicated pneumonia. My mom could have died. She was really sick and also had Alzheimer's. Most Dr's wouldn't want to take care of my mom or would have given up on my mom because of how sick she was and her Alzheimer's. Dr. StoneStreet stepped in and to this day, has never given up on her. Because of her determination to help my mom,she is still alive today. The Bipap has greatly helped her and gave her the energy she needed to power through the healing process of how sick she was. We finally figured out this year, how to stop the leaking from the mask. Even though the mask leaked for years, it still made a difference. She had stopped using the Bipap for about a month last October. I was not the DPOA for my mom at that time, so all I could do is be there for her. Within that month, she stopped eating again and she was very lethargic. I was scared, I was going to lose my mom. I ran into Dr. StoneStreet and she encouraged me. She still never gave up on my mom. We did everything we could then and succeeded and got my mom back on her Bipap. She saved my mom's life again. As soon as she got back on the Bipap, she started eating again and was wide awake. My mom is not cured from the Alzheimer's at this time. Maybe if we fixed her apnea 10 years ago, she wouldn't be where she is now. Im still not giving up on her! As my mom would always say, " Let Time Be Your Friend." She still however, amazes me. With where she is at, in the Alzheimer's, she has beaten the odds. She still remembers who we are. She still surprises me with what she is capable of, and continues to shows us signs that she is still there and aware of everything. The Bipap helps, but we also do our part to keep her going. We continue to care for her, keeping her active, engaged, and informed, while also being proactive about her health and well-being. I highly recommend Dr. StoneStreet. I have immense gratitude for her unwavering support and dedication. Her excitement and commitment to helping my mom keeps me encouraged and motivated when times are rough. The staff has also been wonderful. They always make us feel welcomed and is always there to help in any way. I also highly recommend the Bipap or Cpap machine, it really did make a difference for my mom.

Dr. Yan was good and his pulmonary associate did a great follow-up with me getting me the correct…read moreequipment for me to use and tracking the performance of the machine as well as my usage. The office check-in went very well also with pleasant results.

Dr. Yan was thorough and made me feel comfortable. Explained things very well. It's was a pleasant…read moreexperience from the receptionist, Medical assistant , Dr Yan to the check.

This Doctor really takes time with you and charts a thoughtful plan of care. He's quite…read moreknowledgeable about Asthma and how to really treat it. I highly recommend Dr.Sy as I've been seeing him for over two years now and the level of Carrie consistently top notch. His staff is equally professional and caring.

Well, he'll make shit up if he doesn't know. So good luck with that! Dr. Sky has shown his true…read morecolors when he misread the oxygen levels in my family members chart.