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Dr. Calvin Grubbs III, MD

Dr. Calvin Grubbs III, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Calvin Grubbs III, MD is a family medicine physician in Federal Way, WA. He is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (19 reviews)

MultiCare Family Medicine - Federal Way

34512 16th Ave S Unit A Federal Way, WA 98003
Telehealth available
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Dr. Grubbs III' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Grubbs III

4.3
19 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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Excellent experience
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 30, 2025
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Dr. Grubbs has always been thorough and professional during every visit. I feel honored to have him as my doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 15, 2025
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Dr. Grubbs was very attentive, kind, and thorough!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 11, 2025
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I have already recommended Dr. Grubbs to my friends and will do so again!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 21, 2024
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Compassion
Dr. G Has a great listening ear and is not judgemental.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 19, 2024
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Good
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 14, 2024
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We love Doctor Grubbs and amazing doctor
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 13, 2024
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Dr. Grubbs was very professional and courteous.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 11, 2024
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Dr. Grubbs was great. Listened and provided what I feel is sound medical advice. This was my first visit to him and I am happy to go back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 28, 2024
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After being gone for Months he acted like it was a bother to need something from my assigned provider and asked why we didn't ask other doctors for medication. They all said it was his job!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Nov 08, 2024
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Dr. Grubbs always listens and goes over treatment plans in detail. He always makes me feel heard and cared for at every appointment, but especially this appointment. A new very concerning medical concern came up suddenly, he was concerned as well and spent a lot of time with me making sure I was okay. I have referred many people to him! He is an amazing doctor!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 03, 2024
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The doctor was professional and listened to my concerns
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 02, 2024
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Good experience
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 17, 2024
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Perfectly suited for this profession!
I feel fortunate to have found Dr. Grubbs while choosing a doctor. He is friendly and personable and clearly very knowledgeable. He listens really well and includes the patient in the decision making process. I went in to discuss a medication I had been taking for a while and seemed to have stopped working. I assumed we would increase the dose and that would be that. But we discussed multiple options, with Dr. Grubbs listing the pros and cons of each option, and then together we decided upon the next course of action. He also addressed some other medical concerns/questions I had and he offered clear and easy-to-understand medical advice while doing so. If he is still taking patients and you need a doctor, I would strongly recommend Dr. Grubbs.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James G – Jan 28, 2024
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I am always treated with dignity and respect (unseen and unheard of by most physicians I have gone to). He attentively listened to all my concerns. He is one of the few doctors I find extremely knowledgeable in his field and beyond. He never looks at his watch during my visits.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ann Mathura (active retired RN) – Jan 12, 2024
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Knowledgeable, understanding, solid
Dr. Grubbs has been my family’s primary care provider for several years. He listens, offers options and explains things well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CRS – Nov 02, 2023
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No knowledge of patient conditions and refusal to admit lack of knowledge. No duty to care. Rude. Dismissive of patient concerns without data. All ego. Really incredible that people like this can become doctors.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 28, 2023
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Fantastic Provider!
My impression of Dr. Grubbs (with multiple interactions now mind you) is that he's a great practitioner of medicine as well as a great person. He listens very well, communicates effectively and perhaps most importantly makes me treats me like a human being who is being cared for rather than an object or a number who is being rushed through a system that only cares about money. He is without a shadow of a doubt one of the best providers I have ever been to, he does justice to medicine and is a model for what other providers should aspire to be, and he's even a veteran. See him and I promise you won't be disappointed!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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About Me

care philosophy

A team-based approach to comprehensive, patient-centered health care for the entire family is key to sustaining a healthy community. My ultimate goal is to help set conditions that promote optimal health through positive lifestyle behaviors and...read more

biography

Calvin Grubbs III, MD, FAAFP, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers comprehensive primary care to people of all ages. In addition to caring for families, he has expertise in veteran health care and LGBTQIA health care. If Dr....read more
  • Family Medicine

  • General Medical Practice

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  • University Of Missouri At Columbia

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington

    Residency Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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    MultiCare Family Medicine - Federal Way

    MultiCare Family Medicine - Federal Way34512 16th Ave S Unit A Federal Way, WA 98003
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