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Dr. Leonard Kolodychuk, MD

Dr. Leonard Kolodychuk, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Leonard Kolodychuk, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bellingham, WA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine And Dentistry in 1989. He is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 200 Bellingham, WA 98225

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kolodychuk is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Bellingham, a highly rated hospital.

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kolodychuk specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Kolodychuk's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kolodychuk

2.4
34 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
26%
26%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
59%
59%

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Dr Kolodychuk was wonderful. Very friendly and attentive, went over my options and took extra time to answer my questions. A very thorough exam.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 13, 2021
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Read the bad reviews but went because I do not go to surgeons for their bedside manner. As advertised, I waited over an hour, he was antagonistic and abrupt and gave a preliminary diagnosis that was incorrect. Other than that how was the play Mrs Lincoln?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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knee injury – Jan 03, 2021
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Dr K provided a $300 knee brace to my daughter that was then up charged to $675 by the supplier on the bill to my daughter a month later.. Why would anyone that wasn't being compensated by Pacific Medical Inc support this type of price gouging? Before the up charge this was the most expensive knee brace i could find.. 1 star is an extremely high rating in my opinion
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Jeff Cromer – Aug 20, 2020
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Horrible. Dr. Kolodychuk was condescending, telling me nothing was wrong with my knee and then proceeded to give me a knee brace which cost me $600. He forced my knee to straighten and dismissed my complaints. He would not do paperwork for my work-I had to be on light duty and when I left the appointment, he actually said, “I hope I don’t see you again.” I have since had two other opinions since the second surgeon recommended surgery and Dr. Kolodychuk said nothing was wrong with my knee. Dr. Kolodychuk has no bedside manner and from my interaction, did not care about my complaints or concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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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Marianne – Jun 29, 2020
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Dr. Leonard Kolodychuk is absolutely unprofessional. No patient care whatsoever. He demonstrates amazing self-focus, hubris, and lack of concern.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Arrogance is the flavor of the month – Feb 06, 2020
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Bit of problem going to wrong office first, but they arranged that I be seen on arrival. Delighted could get an x-ray in the same office [but will be billed by Mount Baker Imaging] Dr. Kolodychuk introduced himself to both of us. Listened carefully, giving additional information to the scribe; very detailed exam. Discussed the options, and gave him hints as to how to deal with the injury. Very pleased with him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Irene S – Aug 22, 2019
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My partner's surgery was a few years ago, but it went badly in that a foreign body was left inside which caused irreparable damage to the joint. Further surgery was required to remove the object but my partner did not get to recover the way intended and will forever live with pain and inability to do certain things.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 16, 2018
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I had a knee replacement with Dr. Kolodychuk. It was very well done. His bedside manner was great, I felt well cared for and the results of the surgery were excellent. Office visits were professional, office staff are always on time and I never have to wait for my appointments. I would highly recommend him as an orthopedic 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 21, 2018
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Great office staff friendly and efficient. Dr. Lenard B. Kolodychuk friendly and explained things well. Answered questions with the pros and cons. Explained clearly. Also explained shoulder replacement surgery pros and cons without pushing one way or the other. Showed me x-ray's and explained problem area's clearly. Explained OTC medications and what was best for me to use as heart valve replacement patient. Overall a great experience. I have had some great Doctors over the last year and a hal
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Terry in Bellingham, WA – May 04, 2017
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The fellow reviewer on here described the good doctor to a tee. Condescending, would not listen, rushed and threw drugs at the problem. Quite a disappointment. I wish I had seen this site before :-)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Ferndale, WA – Feb 16, 2017
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Kolodychuk did not seem to listen. He rushed through the appointment in a canned and programatic way. I found him to be condescending, rushed, distracted by his phone, and for his smile and other facial expressions to be incongruent with what he was saying. He spoke more to my husband than to me, although I was the patient. He presented more as a car salesman than a doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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Bellingham, WA – Aug 26, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Leonard Kolodychuk, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bellingham, WA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine And Dentistry in 1989. He is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • St Thomas Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Sask Royal Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Alberta Faculty Of Medicine And Dentistry

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Lynden Clinic8844 Benson Rd Lynden, WA 98264
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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

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    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

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