Our first meeting with Dr. Blau was very positive. We had confidence she's is the one who might help my wife. However, after she wasn't accepted to the clinical trial Dr. Blau has been running - her attitude towards my wife has changed dramatically. We waited for weeks upon weeks to hear *anything* from NWMS (Northwest Medical Specialties) or Dr. Blau. She only called us once and after that we had calls from NWMS to schedule an appointment with her may be once a month - all the while my wife's situation was deteriorating on a weekly and then daily basis. There was no care provided, nobody at NWMS (least of all Dr. Blau) was willing to appeal our medical insurance when they refused to cover the trial drug. We were totally and utterly left on our own devices. Prior to a clinical trial when my wife was found to have a new brain lesion (practically a death sentence, you know) Dr. Blau couldn't be bothered to pick up a phone and talk to us *for almost a week*! And then it was "Well, doctor, should we do something about it, like may be scheduling another Gamma Knife procedure? - Sure, go ahead and schedule it with Harborview." Well, excuse me, what have you been doing for the last week once you learned my wife has a new brain lesion?! Definitely, not trying to schedule anything on your end. Later, other providers would be spending *weeks* chasing Dr. Blau to simply speak with her on the phone about my wife's medical condition because we were "lucky" to have her as our primary oncologist and it was way too late to switch providers. On top of everything else, her office submitted my wife to a series of very costly tests (FoundationOne being one of them, be careful if she mentions one) which later considered charging us their full cost - Dr. Blau or anybody else in the clinic didn't think it would be a good idea to discuss with us a potential cost of tests if a patient isn't accepted to a clinical trial. But why am I not surprised - obviously, neither Dr. Blau neither her staff at NWMS (except very few people) gives too much thought about the patients physical and emotional well-being. UPDATE: that was taken care of later, we're not responsible for FoundationOne bill any more. In short, I wouldn't recommend anyone to start care with Dr. Blau. If, God forbid, your situation gets complicated and you are not accepted to the clinical trial she's running - she will immediately drop your case, leave you out in the cold, take vacations, holidays, travel to conferences all she wants while you'll be waiting in vain for somebody to get in touch with you about anything - that's exactly what happened to us . When my wife passed away I contacted all doctors one by one who were actually fighting for her life and thanked them all sincerely, knowing they did the best they could. Dr. Blau doesn't deserve this. She did absolutely nothing to help or at the very least comfort my wife emotionally when the end was inevitable and she was suffering the most. An absolutely cold and careless doctor we met in our lives. Let this review be my wife's last words about a horrible treatment she received at Northwest Medical Specialties with Dr. Blau. read more

Dr Blau is literally a life saver. She has been my wife's oncologist for what, 8 years now? She not only follows the literature and the established protocols, she has a very deep and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of these anomalies we call "cancer", and has always been willing and able to answer any and all questions with brilliance and compassion. I've seen some negative reviews in this forum, but I won't get into emotionally charged debates with people I don't know and can't comment on their personal experience. Analytically and intellectually, Dr Blau is a true hero. And for a doctor, we want analytical and intellectual as primary qualities. read more

It has been six years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My experience with Dr. Blau and her office was above and beyond anything I could have anticipated. On the day I was diagnosed, Dr. Blau skipped her lunch time to meet with me. Her empathy and compassion was priceless.In the six years since, only one time was I kept waiting in the waiting room for a longer period of time than usual. Knowing how incredibly kind she was to me on the traumatic day I was diagnosed, I am happy to wait while she provides the same service to anyone else. The office saw to all my needs, including giving me information on what to expect in surgery. I am having a hard time understanding the negative reviews and I am not sure we are talking about the same doctor. Dr. Blau is a Godsend. read more

I was a patient of Dr Blau in 2016 through 2017. I can honestly say that I have never had one horrible experience with her. She has always paid special attention to me to make sure that my physical and mental health were always good. I was diagnosed with stage 3 braca 1 breast cancer along with a brain tumor that was found soon after my diagnosis. Dr Blau immediately took care of everything and made sure that all of my appointments happened at a timely manner. Also, the facility helped me with all of my financial situations with my insurance. Meaning that they literally sat me down and went through all of my medical bills to help me figure out the best way to pay for it and to make sure that my insurance did cover it. I am very sorry to see these reviews and hear about the horrible experiences they had, but I have to say that my experience with Dr Blau was absolutely wonderful and the facility and all the staff were the nicest people I've ever met. They always remembered who I was and always made me feel very welcome. Even to this day when I don't come in that often but for my rare checkups, the staff will still come around the table and give me a hug and ask me how I'm doing. I honestly can't imagine ever going anywhere else. read more

I have really had a terrible experience so far with this Doctor! It doesn't seem like she knows new things. It take an act of congress (haha) to get needed prescriptions! I just had a blood test done and was supposed to have a number of things checked. I waited and waited to see results on my chart. I called and they said they don't do that. The things were not checked that were supposed to be checked! The staff is rude and not helpful. I think I got spoiled going to Swedish hospital which is awesome but I wanted to be closer to home. Wow what a difference!! Not good!! When you have cancer you need a better Doctor!! read more

Worst experience at a medical office I've ever had--was called back an hour and a half late with no explanation and no apologies for being late. The waiting room was packed which was miserable for sitting there for so long and the front desk staff was rude. I would not recommend this office to anyone looking for a hematologist read more

I have been seeing Dr. Blau for 9 months. I have been dealing with cancer since 1999. I learned more in my first appt from Dr. Blau and the kind of cancer I have then I have the previous 17 years. She consistently has a plan, is proactive and reassures me there are many options for my metastatic cancer. Yes I wait at times, but am very aware she spends the same amount of time with me as she does with the other patients. The front desk staff is very friendly and the support nursing staff are phenomenal. I would recommend this facility without hesistation. read more