Cathrine J. Wheeler, MD
Seattle, WA 98107
Swedish Ballard Primary Care
5350 Tallman Avenue Northwest, Suite 301, Seattle, WA 98107
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About Cathrine J. Wheeler
Dr. Cathrine Wheeler, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Seattle, WA and has been practicing for over 16 years. She graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 2002 and specializes in internal medicine.
University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical SchoolUniversity of Washington School of Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
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Best doctor ever
Swedish Patient
I have never had a bad experience with Dr Wheeler. She's attentive and when she has to, she refers to great docs or services.I only wish she worked more days. For her, I'm glad she doesn't.
Swedish Patient
Generally good experiences. When she did not know what was causing the condition/pain in my knee, she was honest about it and suggested what to do next.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is a good communicator and doesn't rush me during visit.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler and her staff provided very courteous and efficient care. She listened attentively to my concerns. Outstanding!
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler and her Assistant were both excellent and kind.
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Comfortable experience
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler listened carefully and validated my concerns. She provided clear instructions regarding "the next step" and was reassuring.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler is very familiar with my complex medical history and always gives excellent advice about continuing to manage it successfully. In addition, she has often referred me to specialists who have invariably been fine doctors who listen carefully, explain options fully, and become familiar quickly with my medical needs, just as Dr Wheeler does.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler is always there for me, Experiences have always been good,
Swedish Patient
Swedish Ballard and Dr. Wheeler are very special and highly competent. Feel very fortunate to be under her care.
Swedish Patient
She's a wonderful listener, educator and compassionate. Thanks.
Swedish Patient
The provider was lovely, explained everything and answered my questions. Even though she is not my PCP, I didn't feel I had substandard care. She was very helpful and I am actually feeling better!
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Good experience
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All good.Scheduling an appointment with her with short notice for an illness is difficult because she works on Capitol Hill some days during the week also. In those cases I have to schedule with another doctor at her office.
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It was all good
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is off the chart fantastic- thorough, knowledgeable, listening , caring. She's the best. I'm blessed she is my doctor.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler carefully helped me through my mental health journey. She and her staff were compassionate and competent advisors as I worked to heal. I am deeply touched by their impact on my life.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is an outstanding care provider. She is knowledgeable and listens. She shows respect for my concerns and requests.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is a professional, knowledgeable, kind, and respectful physician and I feel fortunate to have her as my primary care doctor.
Swedish Patient
Very positive!
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler is a kind, compassionate provider!
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All good
Swedish Patient
I think DR. WHEELER for many years. She is a great listener, and she answers all my questions. I never feel rushed or unheard. She now will be seeing my daughter who just graduated from her pediatric clinic.
Swedish Patient
Excellent provider. Easy to talk to. Knowledgeable and conscientious.
Swedish Patient
It's always been a good experience when I've made an appointment & seen Dr Wheeler who always listens & makes me feel very comfortable with whatever my concerns are!
Swedish Patient
I love D Wheeler as my physician. She listens and is very helpful
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is very knowledgeable, respectful and generous with her comments, explanations and questions. I feel comfortable speaking with her about anything.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is extremely thorough. She is very caring and does her homework.
Swedish Patient
Cathrine J Wheeler is one of the best doctor
Swedish Patient
She was very professional, courteous, and caring.
Swedish Patient
She was attentive, thoughtful and empathic. Trustworthy and kind
Swedish Patient
I've been seeing Dr. Wheeler for many years & she's the best!! She's very kind, understanding & truly listens/takes her time (I never feel rushed).
Swedish Patient
I really appreciate having Dr. Wheeler and her team as my primary care provider. In fact, I recommended her to a colleague yesterday.
Swedish Patient
I appreciate Dr Wheeler. She is professional and knowledgable. And I am so happy she is nearby.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler has become the number 1 person I rely on for good advice due to the care and attention she gives to my concerns and questions.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is an excellent provider and I am glad she is on my medical team.
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A caring and competent physician
Swedish Patient
My previous physician retired. Dr. Wheeler is my new Primary Care Physician and she is excellent! I am so lucky to have her as my new Physician!
Swedish Patient
My provider is very caring and attentive to my health issues, questions, and concerns.
Swedish Patient
I love Dr Wheeler. She listens and is thoughtful in her response. She takes the time needed to make me feel good about our course of action.
Swedish Patient
I'm grateful that I have a doctor that cares about me.
Swedish Patient
Swedish Ballard clinic is the best. As is dr. Wheeler.
Swedish Patient
As always prompt care and courteous, caring people throughout the practice.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler is exceptionally skilled in listening and looking after me. I appreciate her knowledge and concer.
Swedish Patient
Dr wheeler is very pleasant, and listens. Like her more each time I see her.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler is an excellent physician. She is knowledgeable and has always listened and given great care and advice. She always gets back to me with lab results very quickly. I think she is amazing and I am grateful to have her as my doctor.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler always listens. She offers resources and interpets what I need well.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler gives me excellent care and provides referrals when necessary to quality providers.
Swedish Patient
I'm very happy with my care.
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Excellent
Swedish Patient
I really appreciate Dr. Wheeler's thoughtful and engaged approach during routine appointments. She is thorough and professional, as well as personable.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is one of the best-if not THE best-doctor I've had. She an intelligent and knowledgeable diagnostician with a talent for sharing information no matter how complex it is. She makes open and honest and frank conversations possible with her friendly and engaging manner, responding calmly and patiently with her advice or prognosis. I feel comfortable talking about any problems I may have, and feel like my concerns have been heard and her medical instructions have been made clear before leaving her office. She would be hard to replace.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is the best of the best and I always feel listened to and trust that I am in great care.
Swedish Patient
I am glad to have Cathrine Wheeler as my primary care physician. She is a careful listener and never acts hurried during appointments.
Swedish Patient
I am completely satisfied with Dr. Wheeler's professionalism, competence, and concern.
Swedish Patient
In each experience with Dr. Wheeler, she has been excellent In all ways. She has great strategies for any health concerns or Issues I have, and listens very well to questions. Her responses are always very prompt if I have a question on My Chart. In fact, I cannot imagine a better physician.
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Dr. Was excellent!
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler and her team are simply the best.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is a wonderful care provider. She is collaborative and doesn't give up on getting to the bottom of things and finding solutions. Her support staff and colleagues are also very good; I have never had a bad experience at Ballard Swedish Primary Care, as well as the ancillary care,ie lab, imaging, pulmonary, etc. I appreciate the quality of my care.
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Thank you for the excellent service !!!
Swedish Patient
I appreciate that she took time to thoughtfully answer my questions.
Swedish Patient
I feel that my health issues are known by my team and that the care they recommend takes my special needs into account. The atmosphere is always open allowing for questions and dialogue so that my health care plan is TRULY the result of a collaborative process.
Swedish Patient
The male medical assistant I saw before I saw Dr. Wheeler was very helpful, interested and kind.
Swedish Patient
My primary MD retired this year. Dr. Wheeler saw my and provided useful info when I called for and Rx Med for Covid. She advised not taking and I agreed. Though she does not take in new patient currently, she agrees to see me as a new patient who is likely only needing one Physical per year. She and her nurse responded to my request of taking the blood chemistry work prior to annual physical this year. Otherwise I would have nothing to report or ask her. Thank you Dr. Wheeler!
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler and her team are always prompt and thorough. This includes in-person visits and MyChart responses.
Swedish Patient
Answered my questions,Listened to my concerns
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler was very easy to speak to, had all my info at hand and called me the following day. Very pleased with Dr. Wheeler, did not feel rushed thru my appt.
Swedish Patient
I felt really cared for with from this provider, and from the receptionist and so on and so forth
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Very good experience
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Professional
Swedish Patient
This facility of Swedish, SCI Medical Oncology is the best run operation. I have been a patient for many years. Other medical practices could learn so much from this group. My Doctor, all the nurses, schedulers & front desk support personnel, are efficient, friendly, knowledgeable and work as an incredible team. I wish my other doctor groups were as effective.
Swedish Patient
I was completely treated with respect and consideration.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler treated me with kindness and respect in dealing with a very sensitive matter.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler was concerned, expedited tests and arranged a GI referral promptly that resulted in my diagnosis of Cancer.so grateful!!!As a result of her care, my surgery is already scheduled.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler is the most amazing primary care provider I've ever had. She is kind, caring, compassionate, intelligent and understanding. She never makes me feel like I'm crazy or overreacting to my incredibly varied and strange symptoms. Whatever you pay her isn't enough. She deserves all the raises and positive affirmations you can provide. She handles my incredibly complex medical case with Grace and dignity. She always explains why or why not I should pursue or not pursue symptoms. She manages my 1pt and 3 ots, including all the referrals and updates. She's amazing. I'm so lucky to have her on my team.
Swedish Patient
Great care all around
Swedish Patient
Dr and staff are all professional and friendly.
Swedish Patient
My Dr Katherine Wheeler has been the best Dr I have ever had. I am almost 70 years old so I've been to a lot over the years.
Swedish Patient
When I spoke to my doctor I was having some emotional problems. She help me get in contact with a mental health person who has been wonderful.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is an exemplar physician.
Swedish Patient
I was seen for a pre-operative clearance for a total knee replacement. I was able to get the necessary, blood work, your analysis, and other tests that my surgeon was requesting. I also got immediate feedback about these tests. I always receive excellent care through Dr. Wheeler and this whole practice!
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is very personable, experienced and informed. I feel that she truly understands my concerns, wants me to understand the rationale behind her thinking and treatment recommendations.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler is consistently excellent to work with. She follows up on matters and helps set reasonable goal and precedence.
Swedish Patient
Always excellent care
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler is the best primary care provider I have ever had. I appreciate her care and compassion.
Swedish Patient
I love Swedish and all the people who work there. I have always had such a great experience and highly recommend Swedish to my friends. I have nothing but good things to say.
Swedish Patient
I am always treated with friendliness and respect and received excellent care.
Swedish Patient
Caring and experienced doctor. Thank you
Swedish Patient
My experience with this Provider was excellent. My experience with the imaging ordered was not. It has been 5 days since chest x-rays were taken as part of diagnosing pneumonia and the radiologist report has not been posted on MyChart.
Swedish Patient
Dr wheeler is a skilled clinician who is able to LISTEN to her patients. Excellent communication, taking a good history and physical, and efficiently using EPIC to input and review health data are her strengths.dr Wheeler is the best primary care doc I've ever seen as a patient!
Swedish Patient
I feel like Dr. Wheeler really cares about me when I see her.
Swedish Patient
My appointments with Dr. Wheeler are always a very positive experience. She takes time to review my records, answer my questions and give a thorough exam. She explains my test results carefully and gives me a written summary. When I leave I understand the course of treatment and feel confident that I'm receiving excellent care. Thank you, Dr. Wheeler!
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler always takes whatever time us needed during an appointment and I never feel rushed and always feel heard. She is informative and allows me to ask questions and it is helpful in making my health care decisions.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Wheeler is always clear and has answers to my questions. After seeing her, I always feel grateful that she is my primary care physician.
Swedish Patient
Dr Wheeler always listens to me and doesn't rush me. She's knowledgeable about current trends in healthcare. The support staff are great and the office seems really well-run.
Swedish Patient
I always feel very listened to
Swedish Patient
I am very satisfied with my care.
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She is excellent
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