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Dr. Stephen Shlafer, MD

Dr. Stephen Shlafer, MD

Pediatrics*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Shlafer, MD is a pediatrician in Mill Creek, WA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF GOTEBORG / MEDICAL FACULTY in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Evergreenhealth Medical Center-Kirkland and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Practice

15808 Mill Creek Blvd Ste 201 Mill Creek, WA 98012
(425) 338-5668

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shlafer specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shlafer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shlafer

3.8

50 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
68%
68%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
28%
28%

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What went well
  • 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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paige bradford diaz – Dec 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 15, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Mar 13, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous – Dec 13, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 09, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 08, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Angie P. in Snohomish, WA – Aug 19, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Snohomish, WA – Feb 19, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elle in WA – Oct 20, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Appalled in Washington – Oct 20, 2016
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biography

Dr. Stephen Shlafer, MD is a pediatrician in Mill Creek, WA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF GOTEBORG / MEDICAL FACULTY in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Evergreenhealth...read more

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Goteborg / Medical Faculty

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

North Sound Pediatrics15808 Mill Creek Blvd Ste 201 Mill Creek, WA 98012
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Evergreenhealth Medical Center-Kirkland

    12040 NE 128th St
    Kirkland, WA 98034
    Recipient of 47
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Providence Regional Medical Center Everett

    1700 13th St
    Everett, WA 98201
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Seattle Children's Hospital

    4800 Sand Point Way NE
    Seattle, WA 98105
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