Alexander (Alex) Chen, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - University of Washington, Seattle, WA	Other	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on April 06, 2026 -

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West 98125 - 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West

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Comment - “ Again, my visits have been very ... ”

Again, my visits have been very positive [...].

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“Again, my visits have been very ...”

Again, my visits have been very positive [...].

Anonymous 04/06/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 26, 2026 -

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West 98125 - 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West

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Comment - “ He was very attentive. It was my... ”

He was very attentive. It was my 1st visit with him, as my PCP wasn't available for appointment.

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“He was very attentive. It was my...”

He was very attentive. It was my 1st visit with him, as my PCP wasn't available for appointment.

Anonymous 02/26/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 26, 2025 -

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West 98125 - 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West

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Comment - “ Dr. Chen Did an excellent physi... ”

Dr. Chen Did an excellent physical exam of my leg and which was being debilitating in a pain levels.

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“Dr. Chen Did an excellent physi...”

Dr. Chen Did an excellent physical exam of my leg and which was being debilitating in a pain levels.

Anonymous 12/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 04, 2025 -

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West 98125 - 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West

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Comment - “ Very good experience.... ”

Very good experience.

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“Very good experience....”

Very good experience.

Anonymous 08/04/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 12, 2026 -

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West 98125 - 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Dr Chen is outstanding. Listens ... ”

Dr Chen is outstanding. Listens to me, asks good questions, provides me with easy to understand information and involves me in my care.

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“Dr Chen is outstanding. Listens ...”

Dr Chen is outstanding. Listens to me, asks good questions, provides me with easy to understand information and involves me in my care.

Anonymous 03/12/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 10, 2026 -

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West 98125 - 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Dr. Chen is always very professi... ”

Dr. Chen is always very professional and patient in talking about my care and how to go forward with what I need to do.

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“Dr. Chen is always very professi...”

Dr. Chen is always very professional and patient in talking about my care and how to go forward with what I need to do.

Anonymous 02/10/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 26, 2025 -

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West 98125 - 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West

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Comment - “ Dr. Chen is fabulous. I feel he ... ”

Dr. Chen is fabulous. I feel he truly listens and cares. He doesn't talk at me, but to me and with me, including me in the conversations and decisions.

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“Dr. Chen is fabulous. I feel he ...”

Dr. Chen is fabulous. I feel he truly listens and cares. He doesn't talk at me, but to me and with me, including me in the conversations and decisions.

Anonymous 11/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 01, 2025 -

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West 98125 - 10601 5th Ave NE Suite 201 West

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Seems to have a good idea where ... ”

Seems to have a good idea where I should go next

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“Seems to have a good idea where ...”

Seems to have a good idea where I should go next

Anonymous 06/01/2025

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Henry Pelto, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Luke Boardman, PT - Physical Therapist

Roberta McMichael, DPT - Physical Therapist

Amy Portacci, DO - Family Medicine Physician

Jack Bryant, DPT - Physical Therapist

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