Robert J. Klem, MD
Shoreline, WA 98177
Swedish Primary Care - Richmond Beach
604 Northwest Richmond Beach Road, Shoreline, WA 98177
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About Robert J. Klem
Doctor Klem has been a family physician for over twenty years in rural, suburban, and urban environments. As a family physician he truly enjoys partnering with patients in caring for the whole person, as well as the whole family. From newborns to those nearing the end of life, and all those in between, he enjoys not only helping those when they are ill, but thoroughly enjoys an emphasis on illness prevention. He loves the variety that family medicine provides, as well as the opportunity to get to know and care for patients over the long term. The relationships that develop are special, and having the time to spend on prevention and education is especially rewarding.
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
1990
Swedish Hospital Medical Center
Family Medicine
1993
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Swedish
Community Reviews
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Dr.Klem and his staff were kind, patient, and informative.
Swedish Patient
Experience was all good
Swedish Patient
My MD is caring, knowledgeable and respect the patient. He is one of the best in this profession. It is just a blessing to have him as my primary care provider.
Swedish Patient
My team understands my needs.
Swedish Patient
All was good.
Swedish Patient
Great doctors and nurses
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem has been an outstanding in assessing and treating my medical needs. I have great appreciation and respect for him.
Swedish Patient
Excellent health care by friendly, knowledgeable people at a convenient location! We feel very, very lucky. Thank you!
Swedish Patient
It was a pleasant and informative visit.
Swedish Patient
Doctor effectively addressed issue I came in about. Experience was good.
Swedish Patient
Very good at explaining blood results, and how to schedule upcoming procedures, such as colonoscopy.
Swedish Patient
Have almost always had a positive visit at this facility.
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem is Excellent! I recommend him to friends. Please keep him on staff at Richmond Beach!!!!
Swedish Patient
Excellent, to DR Robert and staff
Swedish Patient
Good experience everyone was kind and helpful
Swedish Patient
Always have a good experience
Swedish Patient
So far, I am happy with my care provider, although experience with Swedish Richmond Beach Primary Care tells me that there is a high turnover in providers. I hope Dr. Klem is planning to stay for the long-term.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Klem does an excellent job at explaining questions that I might have.
Swedish Patient
He has a great way with clients, assuring and Caring
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem is an excellent PCP. His clinic personnel are competent friendly and helpful.
Swedish Patient
All my experiences were great. I don't have any complaints.
Swedish Patient
I'm very happy with Dr. Klein and really knows what is going on with my health problems .
Swedish Patient
He was on point in answering my questions and made a couple of good suggestions including referring me to a specialist. I'm happy he accepted me for future care as PCP and I like Richmond beach, Hwvr I understand that Richmond beach is pretty much full for primary care pts so I don't think I'd recommend anyone for that.
Swedish Patient
Very easy and very.Good
Swedish Patient
My service provider seems to understand my situation, and is genuine with his advice.
Swedish Patient
The provider was professional but somewhat impersonal.
Swedish Patient
I have only had 2 visits with Dr. Klem, both have been regarding mental health. He's been very understanding of the fact that even though I have a history with drug and alcohol abuse, I have debilitating panic attacks around my period and I need to have a means of stopping them. He did not treat me like I was drug seeking and he carefully prescribed a limited supply of what effectively actually works for panic attacks.
Swedish Patient
Once again, I feel like Dr. Klem was in a rush to get me seen and out the door. He seemed kind of disinterested in discussing anything at length. Also (not a criticism of Dr. Klem) I feel like at your clinic Doctors are always coming and going, so I can't establish care with a good doctor I like. All the doctors I've liked have left the clinic.
Swedish Patient
Good visit
Swedish Patient
Such an empathetic and incredible doctor!
Swedish Patient
Totally satisfied
Swedish Patient
I feel I have been very fortunate to discover and have access to a clinic with such exceptional providers and professional care teams as the one I currently patron. Timely care, thorough treatment, patient and knowledgeable staff. I hope to continue treatment and care with my provider and the staff for as long as possible. Having experienced care from various providers in a multitude of different scenarios, I feel that my current care provider is unparalleled, and the main reason why I will continue to first seek care at the clinic for all of my medical needs.
Swedish Patient
Great staff and wonderful doctor Dr. Klem is the best!
Swedish Patient
The care seems to be detached more than it used to be.
Swedish Patient
He spent quality time, was concerned, and provided answers to my health questions
Swedish Patient
Dr. Klem has the heart to attend to my needs and concern as a patient. The way he talked to me is with kindness and respect. He is cordial.
Swedish Patient
Good enough
Swedish Patient
Good visit no problems
Swedish Patient
It was my first time seeing Dr. Klem and he is great. He took great care of me and helped me get all the other appointments I needed.
Swedish Patient
Good
Swedish Patient
Dr. Klem is a knowledgable, caring and respectful doctor. He truly listens to my questions and concerns and provides me with understandable answers. If we concur that I need a specialist, he always gives me a reference. I hope he stays with Swedish until he retires!
Swedish Patient
Dr. Klem and the health care are very responsive to my questions and concerns.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Klem is a wonderful doctor. Only good things to say about him.
Swedish Patient
Very good care provider.
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem directly answered all my questions with expertise. I learned what I needed to know. (But in a perfect world, all doctors would have more time for open-ended discussions). I was quite pleased with what Dr Klem did for me.
Swedish Patient
My provider took the time to review and discuss my blood.labs. He made recomendations on diet and other diagnostic tests I should consider. He also explained info about my cholesterol numbers and when I would be advised to take a statin. He was very helpful, caring feels like a partner in maintaining good health, which I appreciate very much.
Swedish Patient
My provider had left the clinic, Dr. Klem was new to me, would probably see him again. He took the time to explain things, I didn't feel rushed.
Swedish Patient
He the best I ever had........
Swedish Patient
I receive excellent care from my PCP, RN and office assistants at the Richmond Beach Clinic.
Swedish Patient
Dr Klemm is a wonderful doctor. A good listener. Calm and sensitive. I really like him.
Swedish Patient
DR. Klem always listens to what I have to say.
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem is an excellent provider , I have so much confidence on him.
Swedish Patient
My PCP of several years left medicine several months ago; this was my first visit with this provider so most of the questions are not really relevant. I did like this provider as he interacted with me in this "get acquainted " visit, and I am looking forward to our future relationship.
Swedish Patient
I've only seen Dr. Klem twice now since my previous doctor left the practice. He made me feel comfortable right away, and was sympathetic and kind. Also very knowledgeable. I'm going through treatment for breast cancer and he answered my questions regarding vaccines while on chemotherapy so that I felt comfortable taking the flu vaccine, and recommended others to me. I am very satisfied with Dr. Klem and hope to have him for my primary care physician for a long ti.e to come. Thank you for asking!
Swedish Patient
I am very satisfied with my care and feel that my concerns are listened to seriously.
Swedish Patient
Please note, I have had this doctor less than a year and answers were given with this in mind.Thank you
Swedish Patient
I have been going to Swedish for 20 years, I have never had even one slightly negative interaction with them. I feel you are the best provider of healthcare I have ever known.
Swedish Patient
Dr.Klem provides superior care. He has great bedside manner, is knowledgeable and kind.
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem is the best.
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem was very easy to talk to
Swedish Patient
All was favorable.
Swedish Patient
Good, wait in wait room a bit long
Swedish Patient
Fine Dr.
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem is an outstanding health care provider. I am certain that he is concerned about my health and always does his best to take care of my medical needs. He is attentive and provides detailed, easy to understand responses to any and all questions I have. He Is the ultimate professional who Is committed to outstanding medical care, and I consider myself fortunate to have him as my doctor.
Swedish Patient
Excellent service from the front desk , nurses, and doctors, lab techs. Thank you
Swedish Patient
All good experiences !
Swedish Patient
Best experience ever.
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem is amazing. Always makes a trip to the doctor's worthwhile and has my best health interests in mind at all times.
Swedish Patient
Great experience, took care of my problem.
Swedish Patient
My provider is awesome Myself, Son and Wife all see this provider and he is the best!
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem is easy to talk to and listens to what you are saying. He seems to genuinely care about my well being.
Swedish Patient
I am a fairly new patient with Dr. Klem and am very pleased with his service. I was with my previous doctor for 30 years years and sometimes get nervous not knowing what to expect. He does a good job.
Swedish Patient
Great experience!
Swedish Patient
This was my first visit with Dr. Klem and, hitherto, I am extremely happy with his care. He is experienced, sympathetic, and approachable.
Swedish Patient
You need more female providers I let you know if the provider I pick as my primary is a good listener and has respect for the knowledge I have about my needs
Swedish Patient
Dr. Klem and hs staff give excellent care. They are efficient, compassionate, and go above and beyond in doing everything they can to help.
Swedish Patient
All good. Thank you.
Swedish Patient
He took over my care when my regular doctor left the practice. He was extremely kind, sympathetic, and he made me glad he is my new doctor.
Swedish Patient
All good
Swedish Patient
I was afraid I wouldn't like a male Dr, but I really like, trust, and respect Dr Klem.
Swedish Patient
Great F/U through MY CHART thanks
Swedish Patient
I thought Dr. Klem was very good. I wish I had more time to talk about more medical issues I had. Not his fault.... That's the way the system probably is. I'm glad I switched to Dr Klem... I felt like he actually listened to me and the concerns I presented to him.
Swedish Patient
First time meeting this doctor after previous provider left the practice. Good impresson.
Swedish Patient
This was the first time seeing Dr. Klem. He was attentive, helpful and pleasant to talk to. He understood my history.
Swedish Patient
Well done.
Swedish Patient
Everything fine
Swedish Patient
Dr. Klem is great Dr. For me
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem listens and explains things clearly. However it is very difficult to get an appointment for an urgent or necessary need In the same day or next day. When I call to make an appointment I have a long wait and if I leave a number I may not get a call back in that day. Twice so far I drove to your clinic to make a next day appointment in person. I do use My Chart and I get a response but mostly I need to be seen.
Swedish Patient
Very good!
Swedish Patient
I have nothing to complain about. I think I am in good hands
Swedish Patient
Love Richmond Beach Swedish and Dr Klem is the best
Swedish Patient
I've only had a couple appointments with Dr. Klem, but I feel he is kind, understanding, and genuinely cares about my health and my health concerns.
Swedish Patient
Friendly, knowledgeable and thoughtful
Swedish Patient
Yes good questions, was attentive to detail and provided a helpful recommendation.
Swedish Patient
I have a problem with needles Dr. Klem was understanding about it which I truly appreciated. I am not a great patient at 68 because I have endured so much pain and discomfort by various medical procedures. I very much how human and understanding Dr. Klem is.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Klem, and actually everyone in the office, is always very professional and concerned about my care which I really appreciate being older with several health care concerns.
Swedish Patient
Dr Klem explained everything to me re my health in a very clear manner, he was also kind , friendly and compassionate.The rest of the staff is also friendly and helpfulll . Great experience.
Swedish Patient
Very good experience
Swedish Patient
Dr. Klem is extremely knowledgeable about my health needs.
Swedish Patient
Excellent
Swedish Patient
At my age I am very pleased to be treated as a competentt adult. The whole staff at Swedish does that and I am happy to have Dr. Klem as my primary care physician.
Swedish Patient
Clinical Interests
- Abdominal Cramps
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Bowel Movement
- Abnormal Stool
- Abnormal Weight Loss
- Abrasion
- Acne
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Acute Arthritis
- Acute Back Pain
- Aging
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Allergies
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Itching
- Anal Pain
- Anemia
- Angular Cheilitis
- Animal Bite
- Ankle Injury
- Ankle Instability
- Anorexia
- Anxiety
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Arm Pain
- Arm Weakness
- Arthralgia
- Asthma
- B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Back Injury
- Back Muscle Injury
- Back Muscle Pain
- Back Pain
- Bedbugs
- Behavioral Disorders
- Bereavement
- Bilateral Knee Pain
- Birth Control Counseling
- Birthmark
- Bleeding Hemorrhoids
- Blister
- Blood In Stool
- Blurred Vision
- Breast Discharge
- Breast Lump
- Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Burns
- Camp Physicals
- Cancer Prevention
- Cancer Screening
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Cellulitis
- Cerumen Removal
- Chest Pain
- Chlamydia
- Choking Sensation
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Cholesterol Management
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Cfs)
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pain
- Claudication
- Cold Intolerance
- Cold Sore
- College Health
- Common Cold
- Concussion
- Concussion Testing
- Conduct Disorder
- Confusion
- Conjunctivitis
- Constant Nausea
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Coping Skills
- Cough
- Cradle Cap
- Cystitis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dehydration
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Dermatophytosis
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetes Therapy
- Diarrhea
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Disorder Of Balance
- Distractible
- Diverticulitis
- Dizziness
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Nose
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Sinus
- Dry Skin
- Dyshidrosis
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphoria
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Dysuria
- Ear Discharge
- Ear Drainage
- Ear Exam
- Ear Infections
- Ear Pressure
- Earache
- Eating Disorders
- Eczema
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Emphysema
- Employee Health
- Enlarged Prostate
- Environmental Allergies
- Epicondylitis
- Epigastric Pain
- Epistaxis
- Erectile Disorder
- Eructation
- Erythema
- Eye Infections
- Eye Pain
- Eye Strain
- Face Swelling
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Pain
- Facial Tingling
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Fasciculations
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Feeding Problems
- Fever
- Fever With Chills
- Finger Pain
- First Degree Burns
- Flatulence
- Floaters
- Flu Shot Vaccination
- Folliculitis
- Food Allergy
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Injury
- Foot Pain
- Frailty
- Frequency Of Urination
- Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Grave's Disease
- Grief
- Groin Mass
- Groin Pain
- Hand Injury
- Hand Pain
- Head Congestion
- Headache
- Health Maintenance
- Hearing Loss
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Racing
- Heat Intolerance
- Heel Pain
- Hematochezia
- Hematuria
- Hemoptysis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Hepatitis B Vaccination
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hip Pain
- Hirsutism
- Hoarseness
- Human Papilloma Virus (Hpv) Vaccination
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hypothyroidism
- Impacted Cerumen
- Impetigo
- Infectious Mononucleosis
- Influenza
- Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown Nail
- Insect Allergy
- Insulin Resistance
- Intention Tremor
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Intertrigo
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Irregular Menstruation
- Irritability
- Itchy Ear
- Jaundice
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Stiffness
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratitis
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Knee Click
- Knee Injury
- Knee Pain
- Labyrinthitis
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Pain
- Leg Weakness
- Lethargy
- Lice
- Lifestyle Modification
- Lipomas
- Lower Back Pain
- Lump In Throat
- Lyme Disease
- Lymphadenopathy
- Malaise And Fatigue
- Measles Vaccination
- Medial Epicondylitis
- Memory Disorders
- Meningitis Vaccination
- Mens Health
- Migraine
- Mmr Vaccine
- Mood Symptoms
- Motion Sickness
- Mouth Bleeding
- Mouth Pain
- Mouth Ulcer
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Strain
- Muscle Weakness
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Nail Disease
- Nasal Congestion
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nausea
- Neck Muscle Injury
- Neck Pain
- Neck Sprain
- Neonatal Acne
- Nevus
- Newborn Care
- Newborn Feeding Problems
- Night Sweats
- Nightmares
- Nipple Discharge
- Noisy Breathing
- Norovirus
- Nose Pain
- Numbness
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Odynophagia
- Optic Migraines
- Orthopnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Otalgia
- Otitis
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Panic Reaction
- Paresthesia
- Paronychia
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Penile Bleeding
- Penile Discharge
- Performance Anxiety
- Persistent Cough
- Pertussis
- Pharyngitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonia Vaccination
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Polypharmacy
- Positional Vertigo
- Post Nasal Drip
- Prediabetes
- Preventive Medicine
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Examination
- Prostate Specific Antigen Blood Test
- Pruritus
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pyelonephritis
- Rash
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Pain
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Rhinitis
- Rosacea
- Scab
- Scabies
- Scaly Skin
- School Anxiety
- Sciatica
- Scratchy Voice
- Scrotal Pain
- Seasonal Allergies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Secondary Enuresis
- Sensitive Skin
- Severe Asthma
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Shin Splints
- Shingles Vaccination
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Sprain
- Shoulder Strain
- Sinus Pain
- Sinus Pressure
- Sinusitis
- Skin Abscess
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Terrors
- Slowing Of Urinary Stream
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Sore Throat
- Spider Bite
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Sports Related Concussion Testing
- Sprain
- Sputum Production
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Cramps
- Stomach Pain
- Stool Changes
- Straining On Urination
- Strep Throat
- Stress Incontinence
- Stridor
- Stye
- Substance Addiction
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sunburn
- Suture Removal
- Swallowing Problem
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Teething
- Tension Headache
- Testicular Pain
- Throat Tightness
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tick Borne Infections
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tingling
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Tongue Pain
- Tongue Swelling
- Tracheobronchitis
- Travel Medicine
- Traveler's Diarrhea
- Tremor
- Tuberculosis (Tb) Test
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Unsteady Gait
- Upper Back Pain
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Urethral Discharge
- Urge Incontinence
- Urinary Hesitation
- Urinary Retention
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Urinary Urgency
- Urticaria
- Vaccinations
- Varicella
- Varicella Vaccination
- Vasovagal Syncope
- Vertigo
- Viral Conjunctivitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Discomfort
- Visual Disturbance
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Voice Problems
- Vomiting
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
- Weight Problem
- Well Child Exam
- Wellness
- Wheezing
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
Everything is good
Swedish Patient