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Swedish Medical Center - Bellevue

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Swedish Medical Center´s Bellevue location, established in 2010, is an outpatient facility providing primary and specialty care services. While not a full hospital, it is part of the larger Swedish health system founded in 1910. The Bellevue clinic offers internal medicine, family medicine, and various specialty services to serve the Eastside community.

1600 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

(425) 454-3090

www.swedish.org

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Departments

Family Medicine

Pediatric Care

Internal Medicine

Geriatric Care

Cardiology

Neurology

Radiology

Immunizations

Laboratory Services

Urgent Care

Appointment Information

Department	Online Booking	Phone Scheduling	Walk-In	Same-Day
Primary Care
Cardiology
Imaging
Urgent Care
Neurology

Visiting Hours

Department	Online Scheduling	Phone Scheduling	Walk-In	Same-Day	Visiting Hours
Cardiology	Yes	425-462-1132	No	Limited	8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Primary Care	Yes	425-462-1132	No	Limited	7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Radiology	Yes	425-394-1650	No	Limited	7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
Urgent Care	Yes	425-462-1132	Yes	Yes	7 days/week

Important Doctors

Swedish Medical Center - Bellevue Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department	Areas of Expertise
Elizabeth Wako, M.D., MBA	President and Chief Executive Officer	Executive Leadership	Hospital Operations, Strategic Planning
Amit Uppal, MD	Chief Medical Officer	Medical Affairs	Clinical Quality, Physician Leadership
Anna Colletti	Chief of Human Resources	Human Resources	Workforce Management, Employee Relations
Channing Thomas	Chief of Staff	Administration	Executive Support, Organizational Effectiveness
Douglas Bails, MD	Medical Board President/Chief of Medicine	Medical Staff	Medical Staff Governance, Clinical Leadership
Erfan Karim	Chief Clinical Operations Officer	Clinical Operations	Hospital Operations, Patient Care Services
Evelyn Hernandez	Chief, Public Affairs & Community Relations	Community Relations	Public Relations, Community Engagement
Gladys Lowe	Chief Experience Officer	Patient Experience	Patient Satisfaction, Service Excellence
James Carr	Chief Information Officer, EITS	Information Technology	IT Strategy, Health Information Systems
Kimberly Morrissette, DO, FACEP	System Chief of Staff	Medical Staff	Medical Staff Leadership, Emergency Medicine
Omar Abedalrhman	Chief Nursing Officer	Nursing	Nursing Practice, Patient Care Quality
Rebecca Fischer	Chief Financial Officer	Finance	Financial Management, Strategic Planning

Average Salary

Department	Service	Average Cost
Cardiology	Echocardiogram	$2,500 - $3,500
Cardiology	Cardiac Stress Test	$1,000 - $2,000
Neurology	EEG	$800 - $1,500
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan	$2,000 - $3,500
Oncology	Chemotherapy Session	$5,000 - $10,000
Oncology	Radiation Therapy	$10,000 - $50,000 per course
Orthopedics	Joint Replacement Surgery	$30,000 - $50,000
Orthopedics	Physical Therapy Session	$100 - $300
Outpatient	Primary Care Visit	$150 - $300
Outpatient	Specialist Consultation	$200 - $500

Support Programs for Patients

Department	Program/Service
Behavioral Health	Inpatient care, Outpatient care, Partial hospitalization, Addiction recovery, Electroconvulsive therapy, Perinatal behavioral health
Community Care	Community Behavioral Health, Community Nutrition, Healthcare Transformation Program, Housing Connections, Maternal Health, Pathways
Financial Services	Financial assistance program, Financial counseling, Sliding scale discounts
Home Care	In-home care services, Caregiver matching, 24-hour support
Primary Care	Chronic disease management, Health education, Preventive care
Specialty Care	No-cost specialized medical and dental services for low-income patients

Payment Plans

Payment Plan Option	Details
Interest-free payment plan	Monthly payments, no credit check required
Self-pay discount	25% discount for uninsured patients
Financial assistance	Sliding scale discounts up to 100% based on income
Prompt pay discount	Additional discount for paying full balance quickly
Extended payment terms	Longer repayment periods available

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Community Health Plan of Washington

Humana

Kaiser Permanente

Medicaid

Medicare

Molina Healthcare

Tricare

United Healthcare

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Services Offered
Financial Counseling	- Assistance with financial issues - Help finding ways to make medical care affordable - Screening for government and community programs - Assistance with Medicaid enrollment - Help completing financial assistance applications
Patient Financial Services	- Information on hospital charges - Price estimates - Answers to billing questions - Payment plan options - Financial assistance policy information
Swedish Financial Assistance	- Free care for eligible patients (income at/below 200% Federal Poverty Level) - Discounts for underinsured patients - Sliding fee scale with discounts 30-100% based on ability to pay - Assistance for emergency and medically necessary services

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Department	Accommodations
Accessibility Services	- Assistive devices and Hospital Kits - Baby-cry signalers - Braille signage - Closed-captioned television - Communication Alert signs - Interpreter services (sign language, lip reading, tactile) - Language interpretation (on-site and telephonic) - Portable telecommunication devices (TDD/TTY) - Wheelchair accessibility
Facility Access	- Accessible disabled parking - Elevator access - Ramps - Wheelchair accessibility
Patient Care	- Assistance reading forms/materials - Hospital Kits for hearing impaired patients - Staff trained in inclusive care
Signage & Materials	- Braille signage - Materials in multiple languages - Visual communication aids

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Cardiology	- Remote cardiac monitoring - Virtual follow-up appointments - Online heart health education resources
Emergency Medicine	- TeleER consultations for non-critical cases - Online ER wait time tracker
Family Medicine	- Video visits for routine care - Secure messaging with providers - Online appointment scheduling
Gastroenterology	- Virtual GI consultations - Remote monitoring for IBD patients
Internal Medicine	- Telemedicine appointments - Digital chronic disease management tools
Neurology	- Telestroke services - Virtual neurology consultations - Remote EEG monitoring
Obstetrics & Gynecology	- Virtual prenatal check-ups - Online childbirth classes - Remote fetal monitoring
Oncology	- Telemedicine follow-ups - Online cancer support groups - Remote symptom monitoring
Pediatrics	- Virtual pediatric consultations - Online developmental milestone tracking - Telemedicine for minor illnesses
Psychiatry	- Telepsychiatry services - Online mental health assessments - Virtual therapy sessions
Radiology	- Online image viewing portal - Virtual radiology consultations
Surgery	- Virtual pre-operative consultations - Online post-operative follow-ups - Remote wound monitoring

Additional hospital-wide digital health services: - MyChart patient portal for accessing medical records, test results, and communicating with providers - ExpressCare Virtual for on-demand care of common conditions - Remote patient monitoring for chronic conditions - Mobile app for appointment management and health tracking - Online bill pay and insurance management tools - Virtual health education classes and webinars

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Program
Family Medicine	3-year ACGME-approved residency program
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Sub-internship on Gynecologic Oncology service
Continuing Medical Education	Accredited CME conferences, online courses, and series
Nursing	Clinical rotations for nursing students
Internal Medicine	Grand Rounds series on latest advances in medicine
Allied Health	Rotations for PA, podiatry, and dental students

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Projects	Impact
Ophthalmology	Clinical trials for Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusions	Testing new drugs and treatments
Cardiology	Heart & Vascular Research clinical trials	Advancing cardiovascular treatments
Neuroscience	Neuroscience research studies	Developing new neurological therapies
Perinatal Medicine	Perinatal research projects	Improving maternal and fetal care
Primary Care	Clinical trials for common ailments	Enhancing primary care treatments
Oncology	Cancer research studies	Advancing cancer treatments

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliation	Professional Development Programs
Continuing Medical Education	Swedish Health Network	Accredited CME conferences, online courses, regularly scheduled series
Internal Medicine	American College of Physicians	Annual scientific meetings, board review courses
Leadership Development	HealthStream TalentTracks	165+ leadership courses, assessments, clinical and non-clinical tracks
Medical Staff	American Medical Association	Continuing education resources, clinical information
Nursing	Training Fund	Conference travel funding, tuition assistance, professional development reimbursement
Pharmacy	PGY1 Residency Program	Mentored clinical training, practice skills management

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Cardiology	Accredited Chest Pain Center (Primary PCI)	American College of Cardiology
Cardiology	Accredited Cardiac Cath Lab (PCI)	American College of Cardiology
Diagnostic Imaging	Accredited in CT, MRI, Ultrasound	American College of Radiology (ACR)
Mammography	Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) Approval	FDA
Mammography	Accredited	American College of Radiology (ACR)
Nuclear Medicine	Accredited	Intersocietal Commission for Accreditation of Nuclear Laboratories (ICANL)
Overall Hospital	Accredited	The Joint Commission

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Family Medicine	Sub-internship for 4th year medical students
Nursing	Summer nurse internship program
Non-Clinical Departments	Summer internships in marketing, analytics, operations, etc.
Pharmacy	Pharmacy graduate internship
Psychiatry	10-week internship for college juniors/seniors

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Cardiovascular Care	PINC AI 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
Cardiovascular Care	Healthgrades America´s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
Critical Care	Healthgrades America´s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care™ for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
Gastrointestinal Care	Healthgrades America´s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care™ for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
Gastrointestinal Care	Healthgrades America´s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery™ for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)
Neurological Care	Healthgrades America´s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care™ for 4 Years in a Row (2021-2024)
Orthopedic Care	Healthgrades America´s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ in 2024
Orthopedic Care	Healthgrades America´s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery™ in 2024
Overall Excellence	PINC AI Nation´s 100 Top Hospitals
Overall Excellence	Healthgrades America´s 100 Best Hospitals Award™
Overall Excellence	Leapfrog "A" Grade for patient safety
Surgical Care	Healthgrades America´s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care™ for 2 Years in a Row (2023-2024)

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Family Medicine	Residency
Obstetrics	Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine	Fellowship
Pharmacy	Residency

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Family Medicine	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Fellowship
Pharmacy	Residency
Podiatry	Residency

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department/Service	Support Options for Uninsured Patients
Financial Assistance	- Free or discounted care for eligible patients - Available for incomes up to 400% of federal poverty level - Sliding scale discounts from 30-100%
Emergency Care	- Provided regardless of ability to pay - Required by law for emergency medical conditions
Payment Plans	- Available for any outstanding balances - Flexible options offered
Uninsured Discounts	- Discounts offered for uninsured patients - Contact hospital for details
Insurance Enrollment Assistance	- Help applying for Medicaid and other government programs - Guidance on health insurance options
Community Specialty Clinic	- Free specialized medical and dental care for low-income patients - Services include dental, surgery, orthopedics, etc.
Financial Counseling	- One-on-one assistance understanding bills and options - Help determining eligibility for programs

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partner	Collaboration Details
Center for Research and Innovation	Swedish Center for Research and Innovation (SCRI)	Supports and administers research activities across Swedish campuses
Cardiology	University of Washington	Clinical trials on coronary artery disease treatments
Oncology	Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center	Cancer research and clinical trials
Ophthalmology	University of Washington	Research on retinopathy treatments
Medical Education	University of Washington School of Medicine	Clinical training site for medical students and residents
Neuroscience	Swedish Neuroscience Institute	Clinical trials for neurological conditions
Trauma Care	University of Chicago Medicine	Partnership for trauma care training of Swedish residents

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Family Medicine	Residency program with mentorship from experienced physicians
Geriatric Medicine	Fellowship program with one-on-one mentoring
Medical Assistant	Apprenticeship program with mentoring by experienced MAs
Nursing	Residency program for new graduate nurses with assigned mentors
Psychology	Fellowship program to prepare psychologists for integrated primary care roles

Swedish Medical Center - Bellevue Nearest Places

Hotels

0.4 km

4.2

Hilton Bellevue

4-star hotel, Free Wi-Fi, Restaurant, Fitness center, Business center

0.8 km

4.4

Hyatt Regency Bellevue

4-star hotel, Free Wi-Fi, Indoor pool, Fitness center, Multiple restaurants

0.9 km

4.2

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Bellevue/Downtown

3-star hotel, Free Wi-Fi, Indoor pool, Fitness center, Restaurant

0.9 km

4.3

Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Bellevue/Downtown

3-star hotel, Free Wi-Fi, Kitchenette, Fitness center, Free breakfast

1.0 km

4.4

The Westin Bellevue

4-star hotel, Free Wi-Fi, Indoor pool, Spa, Fitness center

1.0 km

4.3

W Bellevue

4-star hotel, Free Wi-Fi, Multiple restaurants, Fitness center, Bar

Food and Restaurant

0.8 km

4.2

SUITE Restaurant / Lounge

American, Bar, Lounge

0.9 km

4.4

Din Tai Fung

Chinese, Taiwanese, Dumplings

0.7 km

4.5

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Seafood, American, Raw Bar

0.8 km

4.3

Wild Ginger

Asian, Fusion, Satay

0.6 km

4.1

13 Coins Restaurant

American, 24/7, Diner

0.9 km

4.5

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

Steakhouse, Sushi, Fine Dining

Pharmacies

0.3 km

4.1

Safeway Pharmacy

Prescription refills, immunizations, health screenings

0.5 km

3.9

Walgreens Pharmacy

24-hour service, drive-thru pharmacy, health screenings

0.6 km

4.2

Bartell Drugs

Prescription services, immunizations, health & wellness products

0.7 km

QFC Pharmacy

Prescription refills, immunizations, health screenings

0.8 km

3.8

Rite Aid Pharmacy

Prescription services, immunizations, health & wellness products

0.9 km

4.5

Pharmacy Plus

Compounding pharmacy, personalized medication services

Taxi and Transportation

0.5 km

4.2

Bellevue Taxi Service

24/7 service, airport transfers, local rides

0.7 km

Yellow Cab

24/7 service, airport transfers, large vans available

On-demand

4.3

Uber

Ridesharing, multiple vehicle options, 24/7 service

0.9 km

4.5

Express Limousine

Luxury transportation, airport transfers

0.8 km

4.4

Four Seasons Limo

Luxury transportation, special events

1.0 km

4.1

Green Cab Taxi

Eco-friendly vehicles, local rides

ATMs and Banks

0.26 miles

3.8

Wells Fargo Bank

ATM, Banking services

0.3 miles

3.7

Bank of America

ATM, Banking services

0.4 miles

3.9

Chase Bank

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

The reviews for Swedish Medical Center in Bellevue highlight a highly satisfied clientele. Patients frequently praise the compassionate and attentive care provided by the team, especially highlighting doctors like Lynne Tempest, Jacob, Peter Olson, and Peter Flores. The staff’s professionalism, efficiency, and the facility´s cleanliness contribute to a great healthcare experience. Many reviewers emphasize the doctors´ willingness to listen, address concerns, and provide thorough answers to questions. The in-house lab and ability to see patients promptly also contribute to the overall satisfaction. Long-term patients express gratitude for the continued exceptional service, suggesting a commitment to excellent healthcare standards.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

There are no reviews with ratings below 3 stars to provide a negative summary.

Working Hours

Primary Care

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Emergency Services

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Laboratory Services

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 6:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Diagnostic Imaging

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Urgent Care

Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Weekends: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Department Phones

Department	Phone
Primary Care	(425) 462-1132
Imaging	(425) 394-1650
Main Hospital	(425) 462-1132

Language and Translation Services

English
Spanish
Chinese
Vietnamese

Swedish Medical Center - Bellevue

1600 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

(425) 454-3090

www.swedish.org

Departments

Family Medicine

Pediatric Care

Internal Medicine

Geriatric Care

Cardiology

Neurology

Radiology

Immunizations

Laboratory Services

Urgent Care

Appointment Information

Visiting Hours

Important Doctors

Dr. Elias Ramon Benitez

Dr. Tabessa I-Chien Lee

Dr. Jennifer L Richards

Dr. Rebecca Tristan Ruud

Dr. Karen R Ting

Dr. Jenny Yannjen Way

Dr. Jon Eric Welch

Swedish Medical Center - Bellevue Information

Management and Leadership Team

Average Salary

Support Programs for Patients

Payment Plans

Accepted Insurance Companies

Cost Consulting

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Digital Health Services

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Collaborative Research Projects

Professional Development Programs

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Internship and Observation Programs

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Hospital Research Collaborations

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Swedish Medical Center - Bellevue Nearest Places

Hotels

Hilton Bellevue

Hyatt Regency Bellevue

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Bellevue/Downtown

Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Bellevue/Downtown

The Westin Bellevue

W Bellevue

Food and Restaurant

SUITE Restaurant / Lounge

Din Tai Fung

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Wild Ginger

13 Coins Restaurant

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

Pharmacies

Safeway Pharmacy

Walgreens Pharmacy

Bartell Drugs

QFC Pharmacy

Rite Aid Pharmacy

Pharmacy Plus

Taxi and Transportation

Bellevue Taxi Service

Yellow Cab

Uber

Express Limousine

Four Seasons Limo

Green Cab Taxi

ATMs and Banks

Wells Fargo Bank

Bank of America

Chase Bank

WaFd Bank

Comerica Bank