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Dr. Brian Patterson, MD

Dr. Brian Patterson, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Brian Patterson, MD is a family medicine physician in Bellingham, WA. He is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

3130 Ellis St Bellingham, WA 98225
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Patterson specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Patterson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patterson

3.4
16 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
56%
56%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
38%
38%

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Dismal bed side manner.
Telehealth
He was ill-prepared for my visit. Did not bother to look at my history and charts before the visit. The first few minutes of talking with the doctor were troubling and confusing. He makes the worst first impression of anyone I have ever met.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 03, 2024
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I’ve been seeing Dr Patterson my entire adult life. He’s been fantastic. Sometimes I’m astonished at how quickly and accurately he solves various problems. He’s seen me through many chronic health issues. I’m moving out of state and the biggest regret I have is the idea of trying to find health care as good as I’ve received from Dr Patterson and his nurses and assistants.
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
EJ – Mar 16, 2020
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Dr Patterson has been my go to physician since 1972. I am a researcher and never assume what I hear is fact. This Doctor knows his trade. I trust him completely.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Bob Siguaw – Aug 31, 2019
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He does treatment and diagnosis by statistics. Whatever your age, he assumes that's your problem. Can't ever remember me at all even if I just visited the day before. Always runs EXTREMELY late. ALWAYS. Regardless of symptoms, always comes in and talks about statins and cholesterol even though my blood work showed no problems. After several years, I moved on.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jim McNeely in Bellingham – Nov 16, 2018
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Dr. Patterson's incompetence astounds me. This doctor sent my husband to the ED to get a spinal tap, telling him that he likely had encephalitis. Luckily the ED doctor decided to do a CT scan and found that my husband's only issue was a sinus infection! Then he told my husband that his iron was low and prescribed him omeprazole. I consulted a pharmacist and they were just as confused as I was; this drug is for acid reflux and can actually cause iron deficiency! This man should not be practicing!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Bellingham, WA – Jan 29, 2017
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Tried to make an appt, and the receptionist started treating me like garbage after finding out that I have health insurance they don't accept. She acted as if I was wasting her time, and then proceeded to hang up on me. I started crying. What a horrible thing to do, especially as a health care professional. Horrible customer service.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Ocea Davis in Bellingham, WA – Feb 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Brian Patterson, MD is a family medicine physician in Bellingham, WA. He is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Family Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of British Columbia / Faculty Of Education

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Associates In Family Medicine3130 Ellis St Bellingham, WA 98225
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center

    2901 Squalicum Pkwy
    Bellingham, WA 98225
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all 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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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