Stephanie Lynn Schaffel

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Review by Anonymous on July 14, 2026 -

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill - 1101 Madison Street Suite 900

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Comment - “ They weee very friendly and list... ”

They weee very friendly and listened to concerns

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“They weee very friendly and list...”

They weee very friendly and listened to concerns

Anonymous 07/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on June 19, 2026 -

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill - 1101 Madison Street Suite 900

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Comment - “ Stephanie was fantastic!!!!... ”

Stephanie was fantastic!!!!

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“Stephanie was fantastic!!!!...”

Stephanie was fantastic!!!!

Anonymous 06/19/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 19, 2026 -

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill - 1101 Madison Street Suite 900

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Comment - “ I had a good experience. This wa... ”

I had a good experience. This was a follow up appointment after surgery so some of the questions did not apply to my visit.

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“I had a good experience. This wa...”

I had a good experience. This was a follow up appointment after surgery so some of the questions did not apply to my visit.

Anonymous 05/19/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 21, 2026 -

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill - 1101 Madison Street Suite 900

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Comment - “ This was a Post Op follow up app... ”

This was a Post Op follow up appointment. Care and information was excellent.

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“This was a Post Op follow up app...”

This was a Post Op follow up appointment. Care and information was excellent.

Anonymous 04/21/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 08, 2026 -

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill - 1101 Madison Street Suite 900

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Comment - “ So far the Swedish community has... ”

So far the Swedish community has been terrific for all my care

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“So far the Swedish community has...”

So far the Swedish community has been terrific for all my care

Anonymous 04/08/2026

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Review by Anonymous on July 14, 2026 -

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill - 1101 Madison Street Suite 900

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Comment - “ She was amazing Very helpful ... ”

She was amazing Very helpful and understanding

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“She was amazing Very helpful ...”

She was amazing Very helpful and understanding

Anonymous 07/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on June 01, 2026 -

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill - 1101 Madison Street Suite 900

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Comment - “ Good... ”

Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 06/01/2026

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Review by Anonymous on May 17, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Providers attention was focused ... ”

Providers attention was focused on computer screen and typing, with little direct engagement.

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“Providers attention was focused ...”

Providers attention was focused on computer screen and typing, with little direct engagement.

Anonymous 05/17/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 14, 2026 -

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill - 1101 Madison Street Suite 900

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ This was my first time to meet t... ”

This was my first time to meet this practitioner. Seems unusual for a surgery follow up. But I also didn't see the surgeon ( while conscious) the day of surgery or in the hospital. He seems to be very hands off.

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Anonymous 04/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 16, 2026 -

Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill - 1101 Madison Street Suite 900

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Comment - “ I am well taken care of.... ”

I am well taken care of.

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“I am well taken care of....”

I am well taken care of.

Anonymous 02/16/2026

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Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill

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Peter White, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Jed Gorden, - Surgeon

Megan Caraway, - Family Medicine Physician

Brian Louie, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Eric Vallieres, - Surgeon

Adam Bograd, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Alexander Farivar, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Emily Grob, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

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