Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Mental/Behavioral Health • Seattle, WA
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades (Margaret Benton, PMHNP): 4.9/5 stars (53 reviews)
- Yelp (Psychiatry Northwest): 2.6/5 stars (36 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Michelle Zipperman): 3.6/5 stars (23 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Arash Moghaddam): 4.3/5 stars (7 reviews)
- UW Medicine (Dr. Amanda Focht): 5/5 stars (58 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Strong clinical expertise and thoroughness of diagnostic evaluations in academic and specialty settings
- Compassionate and empathetic care from specific individual providers
- Positive impact on long-term mental health and coping skills reported by many patients
- Highly regarded academic and pediatric programs known for specialized, evidence-based intervention
Common complaints
- Administrative issues such as chronic cancellations and difficulty scheduling appointments
- Inadequate communication regarding conditions and treatment plans
- Patient concerns regarding staff professionalism and responsiveness to urgent needs like food allergies or medical emergencies
- Mixed experiences with bedside manner, including reports of perceived arrogance or lack of respect for patient time
In patients' words
"We searched high and low for someone like Maggie. We've been extremely grateful for her supreme service!"
— Healthgrades review of Margaret Benton, PMHNP"Comprehensively highest education, compassionate, very glad Dr. Focht is my psychiatrist. She has been very helpful in treating my anxiety."
— UW Medicine patient review of Dr. Amanda Focht"Wasn't at the office when I showed up for a first appointment. After waiting 15 minutes for an appointment I would've had to end short because of work, I left."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Michelle Zipperman"If I could give 0 stars I would... They keep getting plates full of foods they're allergic to or just not getting food at all."
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