
Neurology Clinic at UW Medical Center – Montlake
Neurology • Shoreline, WA
Ratings by platform
- UW Medicine Neurology at Montlake (Dr. John Oakley): 4.9/5 (127 ratings) (45 reviews)
- UW Medicine Neurology at Montlake (Dr. Barbara Distad): 4.8/5 (210 ratings) (23 reviews)
- UW Medicine Neurology at Montlake (Dr. Matthew Preston): 4.7/5 (81 ratings) (Multiple reviews)
- UW Medicine Neurology at Meridian Pavilion (Elizabeth Spokoiny, ARNP): 4.6/5 (131 ratings) (10 reviews)
- Dr. Lisa Lester (Shoreline): Mixed sentiment reported (6 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- High level of physician expertise and knowledge
- Strong listening skills and empathy reported by many patients
- Thorough evaluation and patient-centered treatment planning
- Professional and helpful staff interactions
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding bedside manner and communication style
- Dissatisfaction with the diagnosis process for complex or non-textbook cases
- Long wait times reported at general UW Medicine Shoreline locations
In patients' words
"Dr. Oakley is the gold standard of care providers... Allows and encourages my participation in my healing journey."
— UW Medicine Patient Review"Dr. Wang is an outstanding doctor. I am always so impressed by her combination of listening skills, empathy and competence."
— UW Medicine Patient Review"Do not see Dr. Lester unless you fit an obvious textbook chart for which she can prescribe medicine. She does not consider your entire history."
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