Virginia Mason Issaquah Clinic: Kenneth L Kay, MD

My husband and I had the worst doctor-patient experiences with the Virginia Mason Medical Center and quickly realized that staying with the doctors in that practice could be dangerous to our lives and health. Flat out, the staff is always in a hurry and did not take the time to listen to our concerns or worries. One time, I was told that I had "too many things that I was asking them to do and that I would have to reschedule an appointment to finish up." Some simple problems that were overlooked or misdiagnosed... my husband's hypertension was not treated as the doctor said it was normal for young men to have fluctuations in blood pressure (the doctor we transferred to said my husband was in serious risk and put him on medication and a new diet immediately). A separate doctor there told us a broken toe and a broken ankle were "sprained." Mind you, they did no xrays or further investigation...when we questioned this and went to a specialist, we found that the ankle was broken in such a critical place that continuing to walk on it would cause permanent damage. A cast and physical therapy were then required. I could go on and tell you all the other issues, but I won't. Why we stayed with that practice for almost two years I do not know. But if I were you, I would not go to the doctors in this practice. more

I've been going here with my kids for four years just because it seemed easier than changing to a new practice. The pediatricians are always in a rush and act like they don't have time to answer your questions. Twice, Dr Iift has brushed off valid concerns with my children, and I ended up taking them elsewhere. Dr. Vira in Internal Medicine is not very professional. I just switched to a different practice after being totally fed-up. more

It is like being rushed through a drive through. If they cant diagnose they tell you stress and push you out 15 min more

Dr. Sofia Bayfield works at the Issaquah Virginia Mason clinic on Gilman just east of Front Street. She's part of a group of about four or five doctors that will occasionally cover for each other, but she makes a sincere effort to see her own patients whenever possible. Over the last couple of years my family has had need to visit Dr. Bayfield on several occasions for a variety of maladies. Dr. Bayfield relies heavily on the facts that come from examination, but also puts a lot of faith in what the patient tells her. This has been important to us because some of our complaints have been unusual enough as to be disregarded by other doctors as not possible. Dr. Bayfield was willing to listen to us and take the extra step (sometimes at extra cost) to check on strange possibilities. In addition to her great qualifications as a doctor she's also got a great bedside manner and seems generally interested in and concerned for her patients. Amazingly, she can remember the smallest details from months prior. If Dr. Bayfield is accepting new patients while you're looking for a new doctor in Issaquah you can't do better. more

We love going here and take the whole family. Our 2 yr. old sees Dr. Ift and we see Dr. Kirshner and really like him. Highly recommend this solution to a great family clinic close to home with the backing of a bigger system in downtown.. more