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Dr. Karen James, MD

Dr. Karen James, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Karen James, MD is a family medicine physician in Seattle, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Washington in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Swedish Cherry Hill Campus and Swedish Edmonds Campus.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

1600 E Jefferson St Ste 500 Seattle, WA 98122
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Dr. James' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. James

3.7
6 ratings, 5 with a written review
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1 star
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I am a physician and I trust Dr James with my health care for a complicated problem. She is responsive, experienced, smart, and sensible. I noticed today that of the 5 reviews here, two negative reviews are both from the same person. This intentionally lowers Dr James' rating. Certainly, not every doctor works for every person, but I certainly do not share that negative opinion. I would highly recommend Dr James' care.
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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Jan 12, 2022
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Dr. James is amazing and I would trust no one else to manage my overall health. She combines genuine care with a balanced degree of accountability. She brings her training, education, experience and a great bedside manner to the practice.
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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Seattle, WA – Sep 02, 2017
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Dr. James and Kris are amazing. Dr. James diagnosed a mysterious problem after one visit and followed up with me every day to make sure I was feeling better. She also connected me with a great gastroenterologist who is now an essential part of my healthcare team. Working with her and Seattle Premier Health was so much better than my other doctor experiences that it's almost impossible to describe.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Seattle, WA – Jul 20, 2017
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Karen James caused me permanent nerve damage from overdosing me with meds. I could not sue because I was too ill trying to just survive. She is out of date and her lack of knowledge is dangerous- her partner is just as bad- truly a scary time in my life - looking back I wonder how I didn't end up dying because of her ignorance- and well plain stupidity. Run away- don't see this provider!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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oenomelej in Seattle, WA – Sep 22, 2016
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Save your money and health- Be EXTREMELY carefully- this woman is not aware of meds she prescribes and will also shove you off on specialist so she doesn't have to think or take responsibility- NOT a good doc in any form- I have permanent nerve damage from her 'treatment'. She just doesn't have the intelligence to take care of you. Not a critical thinker - Nice lady but really go someplace else!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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oenomelej in Seattle, WA – Sep 20, 2016
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Dr. Karen James, MD is a family medicine physician in Seattle, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Washington in 1999. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Swedish Cherry Hill Campus and Swedish Edmonds Campus.

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Washington

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Practice

Spencer Vascular Diagnostic1600 E Jefferson St Ste 500 Seattle, WA 98122
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