Alex D Schafir

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla School of Medicine, Los Angeles Ca	Other Degree		1988
University of California	Medical Degree		1988

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - University of Washington School of Medicine Program		Not Specified
Residency - University Of Wa School of Medicine, Internal Medicine		Not Specified
Internship - University Of Washington		1989

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on March 01, 2026 -

Providence Primary Care - St. Vincent - 9205 Southwest Barnes Road Suite MT-2800

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Comment - “ Providence has been, by far, the... ”

Providence has been, by far, the best health care service I've ever had.

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“Providence has been, by far, the...”

Providence has been, by far, the best health care service I've ever had.

Anonymous 03/01/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 21, 2026 -

Providence Primary Care - St. Vincent - 9205 Southwest Barnes Road Suite MT-2800

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Comment - “ He listens and responds directly... ”

He listens and responds directly addressing my questions or concerns...no evasion. His diagnostic skills are excellent.

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“He listens and responds directly...”

He listens and responds directly addressing my questions or concerns...no evasion. His diagnostic skills are excellent.

Anonymous 02/21/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 16, 2026 -

Providence Primary Care - St. Vincent - 9205 Southwest Barnes Road Suite MT-2800

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Comment - “ Dr, Shafir was great, he took hi... ”

Dr, Shafir was great, he took his time, was knowledgeable about my health, I was not rushed, he explained things in understandable terms, he asked if he had addressed all of my concerns, he configured a referral such that I got into a specialist quickly...he was excellent!

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“Dr, Shafir was great, he took hi...”

Anonymous 02/16/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 22, 2025 -

Providence Primary Care - St. Vincent - 9205 Southwest Barnes Road Suite MT-2800

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Comment - “ Dr. Schafir - nice guy, excellen... ”

Dr. Schafir - nice guy, excellent doctor

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“Dr. Schafir - nice guy, excellen...”

Dr. Schafir - nice guy, excellent doctor

Anonymous 12/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 20, 2025 -

Providence Primary Care - St. Vincent - 9205 Southwest Barnes Road Suite MT-2800

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Comment - “ Always wonderful... ”

Always wonderful

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“Always wonderful...”

Always wonderful

Anonymous 12/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 22, 2026 -

Providence Primary Care - St. Vincent - 9205 Southwest Barnes Road Suite MT-2800

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Comment - “ Dr Schafir has taken excellent c... ”

Dr Schafir has taken excellent care of me and my concerns.

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“Dr Schafir has taken excellent c...”

Dr Schafir has taken excellent care of me and my concerns.

Anonymous 02/22/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 18, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I felt heard and supported. I wa... ”

I felt heard and supported. I was asked follow-up questions and felt my provider was trying to solve the issues I brought forward.

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“I felt heard and supported. I wa...”

I felt heard and supported. I was asked follow-up questions and felt my provider was trying to solve the issues I brought forward.

Anonymous 02/18/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 16, 2026 -

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Comment - “ I could not be happier.... ”

I could not be happier.

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“I could not be happier....”

I could not be happier.

Anonymous 01/16/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 21, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Schafir asks thoughtful ques... ”

Dr. Schafir asks thoughtful questions and gives great guidance. He cares about me.

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“Dr. Schafir asks thoughtful ques...”

Dr. Schafir asks thoughtful questions and gives great guidance. He cares about me.

Anonymous 12/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 28, 2025 -

Providence Primary Care - St. Vincent - 9205 Southwest Barnes Road Suite MT-2800

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Comment - “ Always listens and explains ever... ”

Always listens and explains everything thoroughly

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“Always listens and explains ever...”

Always listens and explains everything thoroughly

Anonymous 11/28/2025

Internal Medicine Physician - General

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Laura Loertscher, - Internal Medicine Physician

Shahana Baig-Lewis, - Internal Medicine Physician

Emily Hitchcock, - Internal Medicine Physician

Jeffrey Youker, - Internal Medicine Physician

Irene Hendrickson, - Internal Medicine Physician

Claudia Leonard, - Internal Medicine Physician

Shelley Sanders, - Internal Medicine Physician

Tom Chau, - Internal Medicine Physician

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