Ellen Frechette, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
MD, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, 2004	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified
Primary Care Internship, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, 2005 (Education/Training)	Other Degree	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Internal Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, 2007	Other	Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on February 05, 2026 -

Virginia Mason Medical Center 1100 Ninth Avenue 98101 - 1100 Ninth Avenue

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Comment - “ I find Dr. Frechette to be a won... ”

I find Dr. Frechette to be a wonderful doctor. I treasure her expertise and energy. Thank you!

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“I find Dr. Frechette to be a won...”

I find Dr. Frechette to be a wonderful doctor. I treasure her expertise and energy. Thank you!

Anonymous 02/05/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 18, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Trustworthy, accurate... ”

Trustworthy, accurate

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“Trustworthy, accurate...”

Trustworthy, accurate

Anonymous 01/18/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 23, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Frechette is the best MD and ... ”

Dr Frechette is the best MD and person

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“Dr Frechette is the best MD and ...”

Dr Frechette is the best MD and person

Anonymous 12/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 04, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Ellen is always excellent and th... ”

Ellen is always excellent and thorough

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“Ellen is always excellent and th...”

Ellen is always excellent and thorough

Anonymous 11/04/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 10, 2025 -

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Comment - “ After a thorough discussion of w... ”

After a thorough discussion of what was going on with me, my doctor actually asked me what I thought might be going on with me. I was so appreciative of this simple but seldom asked question.

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“After a thorough discussion of w...”

After a thorough discussion of what was going on with me, my doctor actually asked me what I thought might be going on with me. I was so appreciative of this simple but seldom asked question.

Anonymous 10/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 04, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Frechette is great!... ”

Dr Frechette is great!

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“Dr Frechette is great!...”

Dr Frechette is great!

Anonymous 02/04/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 30, 2025 -

Virginia Mason Medical Center 1100 Ninth Avenue 98101 - 1100 Ninth Avenue

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Comment - “ Dr Frechette is consistently and... ”

Dr Frechette is consistently and excellent doctor!

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“Dr Frechette is consistently and...”

Dr Frechette is consistently and excellent doctor!

Anonymous 12/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I felt listened to and he answer... ”

I felt listened to and he answered all my questions.

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“I felt listened to and he answer...”

I felt listened to and he answered all my questions.

Anonymous 12/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 22, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Frechette is so kind and list... ”

Dr Frechette is so kind and listens well. She is very upbeat and positive.

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“Dr Frechette is so kind and list...”

Dr Frechette is so kind and listens well. She is very upbeat and positive.

Anonymous 10/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 06, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Frechette provides excellent ... ”

Dr Frechette provides excellent medical care. She is a wonderful doctor who listens and truly cares about her patients!!I am blessed to have her as my doctor! [...].

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“Dr Frechette provides excellent ...”

Dr Frechette provides excellent medical care. She is a wonderful doctor who listens and truly cares about her patients!!I am blessed to have her as my doctor! [...].

Anonymous 10/06/2025

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Virginia Mason Medical Center

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JJ Zhang, MD - Urologist

Paul Kassab, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

William Callahan, MD - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Maria Elena Van Gaver, ARNP - Nurse Practitioner

Margaret Hubbard, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Zainab Hassan, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Derek Nathan, MD - Surgeon

Josiah Nathan Perez, MD - Anesthesiologist

Eileen Bailey, MD, FACP - Internal Medicine Physician

Kyle Wischer, DPT - Physical Therapist

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