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Review by Anonymous on November 12, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ Greatly appreciate the complete ... ”

Greatly appreciate the complete and easy to understand information presented by both physician and ARNP. Pros and cons are vital to making the best choices for healthcare of self and relatives for whom I currently provide homecare for.

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“Greatly appreciate the complete ...”

Anonymous 11/12/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 29, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ All care was timely, professiona... ”

All care was timely, professional, knowledgeable and with terms I understood.

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“All care was timely, professiona...”

All care was timely, professional, knowledgeable and with terms I understood.

Anonymous 09/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 21, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ Had very good experience and doi... ”

Had very good experience and doing much better, thank you

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“Had very good experience and doi...”

Had very good experience and doing much better, thank you

Anonymous 09/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 10, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ The doctor did an outstanding jo... ”

The doctor did an outstanding job of surgery. The followup visit was thorough and complete and all questions were answered.

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“The doctor did an outstanding jo...”

The doctor did an outstanding job of surgery. The followup visit was thorough and complete and all questions were answered.

Anonymous 09/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 10, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ My providers are the best!... ”

My providers are the best!

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“My providers are the best!...”

My providers are the best!

Anonymous 08/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 22, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ This provider was very good with... ”

This provider was very good with me

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“This provider was very good with...”

This provider was very good with me

Anonymous 10/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 23, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ Provider needs to work on bedsid... ”

Provider needs to work on bedside manor. She is very abrupt

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“Provider needs to work on bedsid...”

Provider needs to work on bedside manor. She is very abrupt

Anonymous 09/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 11, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very good experience... ”

Very good experience

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“Very good experience...”

Very good experience

Anonymous 09/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 26, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ See prior comment. Ease and conv... ”

See prior comment. Ease and convenience was great.

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“See prior comment. Ease and conv...”

See prior comment. Ease and convenience was great.

Anonymous 08/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 10, 2025 -

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

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Comment - “ Blown away by their professional... ”

Blown away by their professionalism, care for the patient, informative nature

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“Blown away by their professional...”

Blown away by their professionalism, care for the patient, informative nature

Anonymous 08/10/2025

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon - General

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Swedish Thoracic Surgery - First Hill

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Brian Louie, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Alexander Farivar, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Megan Caraway, - Family Medicine Physician

Jed Gorden, - Surgeon

Peter White, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Adam Bograd, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Emily Grob, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Eric Vallieres, - Surgeon

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