Hisashi W. Kobayashi, MD

This provider was generally helpful in helping me understand my condition.

Dr. Kobayashi always sets aside plenty of time for me, so that I don't feel rushed. He makes me feel at ease talking about my issues and concerns and he never seems to lose his patience, listening carefully and explaining things in detail. I feel taken seriously and well taken cared for. He ordered tests for me which were meant to shed light on the nature of some pain and symptoms I was having. Dr. Kobayashi has wonderful bedside manners, he is courteous, friendly and polite. He contacted me and let me know about the test results and explained their significance in a very timely manner, as soon as they were available. His entire care team was wonderful and there was practically no wait time. I got the appointment the next day, which I appreciated, since I had a flare-up of my back pain of a more acute nature.

The nurses, technicians, and care team were caring, cheerful and professional

Very happy with the care it was offered from the physician.

Even though the exact causation of my pain has not yet been determined, I feel like this doctor is determined to find it.

Dr Kobayashi was very thorough and great at explaining everything he did during the test

Very personable when met per appointment.

All good!

While other healthcare areas at Swedish are hit or miss, Dr Kobayashi is a superstar. He always treats me as a person, in addition to being a patient. He helps me make rational educated decisions. I trust him 100%

Very courteous and all I could wish for in the test.

This was a first visit to this provider and he took the time to try and pinpoint the cause of my pain by covering many areas. Ordered what I felt yo be appropriate tests. I never felt like I was a bother or he was rushing. He exhibited concern for determining was wrong with me. He has since communicated via MyChart reassuring me he would cover the test results via a video appointment.

I was only there for a test which the good doctor did for me and he pin pointed my problem for the surgeon to correct

Dr Kobayashi instills confidence because he listens to my concerns

Good experience

I was expecting my spinal injection to be more painful than it was, thanks to my doctor's expertise.

So far so good

All good!

I really appreciated Dr.Flores giving me options neurological vs spine and neck.

Dr Kobayashi was excellent. Hope I get to see him again.

Very professional

Dr Kobayashi is very professional and showed me that he really cares

The doctor was very knowledgeable and kind

Dr. Kobayashi is 'extremely patient friendly and very dependable.

I found him matter of fact, which I really liked. And he enumerated the options.

Dr Kobayashi is very personable and easy to talk to. He answered my questions and provided a recommendation of a course of treatment going forward. The only question I had/have is who is supposed to seek the referral to physical therapy, me, my primary care provider (in a different health network) or Dr Kobayashi's office.

I haven't had this quality of care in the last 30 years. Since I was in so much pain he even wheelchaired me out to the parking lot. For being an in demand profession this is care on a whole new level. I was supposed to get a cordizone shot in my hip but he was frank and extremely honest that being diabetic that I would most likely need a hip replacement and referred me quickly. He has the right attitude to do almost anything. Well done.

He listened and answered all my questions. He also let me know what was going on and kept me informed

Listened to my concerns & answered questions

I really appreciated how proactive the staff was. I received two calls about potential appointments due to cancellation and I was able to see this provider much sooner than I expected. Everyone was helpful and professional.

He was able to distract me by talking about a variety of subjects while performing a test using needles and little electric shocks. It was an unexpectedly good experience. He was also very accept at the test and that also made me feel more comfortable. Great doctor!

Dr Kobayashi is thoughtful and considerate when evaluating my condition and I trust his judgement regarding the appropriate next steps to relieve the back pain I am experiencing.

Provider was a great listener and educator.

Very good doctor kind , respect person

As the doctor did my procedure, he was explaining everything he was doing as he did it. He was very thorough and very good.

Everyone is always kind and professional. I feel like I really matter.

I respect Dr. Kobayashi's technical expertise, but not his bedside manner, especially when it concerns my pain level.

I feel very secure in this exam and the information he gave me and the things he was looking for it answered a lot of questions for me and I'm grateful

Best dr I've seen. It was a 2nd opinion and he cared for my situation way more than my previous Doctor. I felt more comfortable asking questions and he seemed much more knowledgeable about what I was going through and asked great questions himself. I really appreciate seeing him.

At first my apt was late May- but they had a cancellation the next day! I definitely did not want to wait almost 4 months for help. He was very helpful.

Very experienced

I had a good experience.

Dr Kobayashi is a remarkable doctor. He is attentive intuitive and has helped to guide me in a journey of wellness. I am extremely grateful for him and cannot recommend him enough.

I always seem to have very positive experiences with the practitioners and the staff. Thank you!

Last visit was for an EMG test ordered by another doctor. Dr Kobayashi was very good as were all the people I interacted with at the hospital.

Dr Kobayashi was very professional and has helped me more in the short time that I've seen him then all the other visits I've had to any other doctors in the past few months can't wait to work with him more

The experiences with my Doctor and care team are very good. There are no complaints.

Dr. Kobayashi was an excellent listener who was thorough, patient, and helpful.

Thank you for your time and care.

The provider is great, but the wait time is horrific

The doctor and staff were knowledgeable, caring and patient. Facilities were good. It was hard to get a scheduled visit in timely manner. My wait time was 3 months.

Great bedside manner, friendly and very knowledgeable.

Exceptional care!

Dr Kobayoshi was very caring and friendly.

Provider was genuine. I felt he was extremely interested in my health concern, as well as antecedents.