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Dr. Benjamin Haslund, MD

Dr. Benjamin Haslund, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Benjamin Haslund, MD is a general surgeon in Tacoma, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Joseph Medical Center and MultiCare Allenmore Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Locations

Swedish Neurology - Cherry Hill

Group Health Cooperative Tacoma209 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405
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(253) 366-5859

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Haslund specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Haslund's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Haslund

4.8
24 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Highly recommend
Dr. Haslund is a very kind, caring, competent physician. He is interested in you as a person and makes you feel very special. He is very approachable and even called me at home to check on one of my medications. If I ever need surgery again I would love to have Dr. Haslund as my surgeon.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robin – Dec 12, 2024
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Dr. Haslund takes time with his Patients to assure that he answers all questions and adds additional information. He treats you as a human not just a patient. He is not only great in the surgical room but he puts you at ease through the whole process. A specialty he is able to do is re-route lymph node drainage to avoid lymphoedema associated with mastectomies. Pleased with my experience and surgical outcome.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kendra – Jun 18, 2024
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Dr. Haslund is amazing! He instantly made me feel at ease with my cancer diagnosis. He is such an incredible doctor. His confidence and caring nature goes a very long way. I feel very lucky to have had him as my surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Brandy – Jul 13, 2023
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Dr. Haslund is extraordinary. I came in with a rupture appendix and he initially wasn’t supposed to be my surgeon. I had a waiting period and I think the universe was looking out for me! He was the most soothing and personable doctor I’ve ever met. He immediately put my very sick and in pain self at ease. My follow up appointment was even better. He is brilliant and extremely caring! Give this man a raise! Thank you for saving my life! I will talk about this very scary experience and the best surgeon for the rest of my life!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 08, 2023
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Amazing Surgeon with a warm smile
Dr. Haslund is the kindest person I have ever met in my 30 years of nursing I was his patient a few days ago.Scheduled for an emergency appendectomy he approached me with kindness and a real human connection. He held my hand genuinely gave me reassurance he would do his best to do it laparoscopically. He was with me just as I received my anesthesia and calmed me down from feeling anxious. I am a nurse myself, never have seen a surgeon with such caring behavior. Surgery finished great just as he had promised .s
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2023
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What an articulate amazing surgeon…so helpful to us
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Cindy Clapper – Jan 04, 2023
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Really nice doctor. Very pleasant visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 03, 2020
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Dr.Haslund is a wonderful, caring doctor. He kept me calm & I was comfortable with him. He explained my problem & just talks to you, to you. If I have to have surgery I would want him to be my doctor. Thank you very much Dr. Haslund thank you.U are the best.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Loretta M Rozario Bagley – Jul 10, 2020
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Didn’t know why I was there for initial appointment that I waited 5 weeks for. From ER, while he was on call, he scolded the MD on my case to “cut it open again” even when they said they weren’t confident doing so. When abscess draining failed he pawned me off on PA in his clinic and never followed up, ever. Tells patients to pack their own wounds...which is impossible. OI left Tacoma for better care.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Unhappy patient in Tacoma – Jun 11, 2018
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Such an amazing doctor and a great person. Made me feel relaxed and positive. Going through my cancer treatment was scary but Dr Haslund made it so much easier. I cannot recommend him enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Andrea Severa in Tacoma WA – Mar 22, 2017
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I have a strong family history with breast cancer. I met with Dr. Haslund due to some atypical cells. He walked into the room and put me at ease with his knowledge and compassion. He and I were on the same page as far as what needed to take place. He explained everything that I needed to do and took his time with me. Nothing felt rushed or like he had somewhere else he needed to be. I was 100% his focus. If I every have to have anything done again Dr. Haslund is who I am going to.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Olivia in Auburn,WA – Nov 04, 2016
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Dr. Haslund is one of the Best of the Best!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Tacoma, WA – Mar 02, 2016
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Dr Haslund was extraordinary. He is very personable, considerate, and spent time with me answering my questions. My surgery went very well, without complications, and I felt like he truly cared about me and how I was feeling throughout the experience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Rebecca in Tacoma, WA – Feb 26, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Each patient requires creativity and insight on the part of the physician to tailor surgical intervention. This process involves understanding the patient's subtle needs as well as their physiology. The side effects of surgery can often be minimized by planning and the selective use of complementary therapies.
  • General Surgery

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  • Va Mason Mc

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 S J St
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MultiCare Allenmore Hospital

    1901 S Union Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98405
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