S. Vivian Vivian Martin

“I had a student nurse/midwife wi...”

I had a student nurse/midwife with me at the beginning and then the student would join. I thought it would be the reverse, that the main midwife would be with me and then the student would join. It's ok that it happened that way, but I think I misunderstood the nurse who asked me before if I was willing to have a student join. For this reason, the time with the main midwife seemed shortened. And when they put the jelly on to hear the fetus' heart-rate it was cold instead of being warmed up. I think it would be nice pre-meet up with the midwives for them to let me know what will be covered, generally speaking in the check-up. I wasn't sure if there would be an ultrasound or other things for me to do. I could always ask online through the portal, but it would be nice to be given a bit of a structure of the meeting in advance. It also wasn't clear to me at the beginning when I signed up for midwifery at the swedish that some of the more medical procedures aren't covered through the insurance, or are out of pocket, eating up through the deductible. Some of that information should be on the website delineating the difference between getting care through the midwives and through the obgyns. Everyone treated me with much care and respect.

“Ms. Martin was very approachable...”

Ms. Martin was very approachable and made me feel comfortable asking questions even if I felt awkward about the subject

“Sarah Vivien Martin is an amazin...”

Sarah Vivien Martin is an amazing doctor - it was very hard to get an appointment with her and I needed a routine checkup that has had some abnormal test the past two years - it should never be that hard to get in to her - I call months and months in advance to schedule an appointment, but they're never able to schedule it far out and tell you to keep calling back every two weeks which is hard - I'd plan to leave, but I truly love Dr. Vivien. She is so good with her patients and listens to them - and I love her style of medication if needed - But also open to try natural ways first which I prefer! - So clearly, I will keep coming back and go through the hassle of scheduling appointments through Swedish in order to see her- My daughter also recently started seeing her, and she is amazing with teens! Swedish is very lucky to have Dr. Vivien

“Sarah was wonderful. She went ab...”

Sarah was wonderful. She went above and beyond what I expected. I'm very thankful she asked questions and listened.

“Very knowledgeable, professional...”

Very knowledgeable, professional and kind.

“Excellent service...”

Excellent service

“My doctor, Sarah Martin, is amaz...”

My doctor, Sarah Martin, is amazing!

“Friendly visit...”

Friendly visit

“My provider at Swedish is amazin...”

My provider at Swedish is amazing! I wish all dr's had a caring approach that she has.

“The best care I have received in...”

The best care I have received in years. I'm grateful for the care you demonstrated during a not-fun biopsy. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!