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Dr. Robert Chow, MD

Dr. Robert Chow, MD

Dermatology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Chow, MD is a dermatologist in Burien, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chow has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Locations

Burien Dermatology

Burien Dermatology13512 Ambaum Blvd SW # 100 Burien, WA 98146
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Dr. Chow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Chow

3.7
14 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
14%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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My whole family saw him for years and I would love to go back. He is so helpful with everything.
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
Helpful
Stacey Brosamle – Sep 01, 2023
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EXPERT SKILL AND OUTSTANDING IN ALL REGARDS !
I could not be more pleased! ALL of the staff - from the first time I called onward have been exceptionally friendly and efficient. Minimal wait time. Dr. Chow is extremely talented, skilled, competent and has a superior 'bed side manner' (he is attentive, polite, informative). Dr. Chow found a cancer missed by another Dermatologist. He has massive experience and truly knows what he is looking at. Both the biopsy and the removal of the cancer were done with precision, high skill and literally no pain. He is a true expert! I could not be more pleased.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia Davis – Jul 25, 2023
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Horrible Medical Care
We received very poor medical care from Dr Chows office. They failed to provide biopsy result and when we inquire they are very difficult to reach, are rude, and will put you on hold and then disconnect the line or just hang up.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 11, 2023
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I had a bad experience with another doctor in the Burien area, so I was afraid to return to another dermatologist. I saw Dr. Chow, and everything changed. Even though I have skin cancer, he explained everything, was very kind and professional and we were able to go down a journey that was so much more less invasive & destructive than the other doctor. Sadly, we're not in Washington any more, but Dr. Chow has been the best dernatologist besides being an extremely kind man. His staff were wonderful as well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Val Spannbauer – Aug 13, 2020
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Dr Chow has always been very thorough and demonstrated great care. I’m giving 4 stars because of the excessive wait time. But Dr. Chow is 5 stars in terms of care.
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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WA – Dec 18, 2018
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The staff are completely incompetent when dealing with referrals, will lie and say anything to get you off the phone. I was supposed to get a referral for a more qualified dermatology when Dr Chow's staff not only didn't provide any information about this, they also dodged me at their office. If there were a negative scale I'd be using it instead of a 1. Total, willful neglect of patients with issues he doesn't understand right away, I'd advise everyone to use ANYONE ELSE.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Burien, Wa – May 18, 2018
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From the moment I walked in to the billing - it was a poor experience.. Front desk - the lady let me stand there and didn't look up. I had to wait in the room for 25 min - Dr Robert Chow was running behind so he spent 5 min with me - charged 304.00. Then my insurance paid and Dana the billing manager told me they didn't pay - however - the check was cashed.
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
6 others found this helpful
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San Francisco, CA – Sep 29, 2017
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I am totally impressed with Dr. Chow, and his staff, on my 1st visit. I will definitely recommend him to friends and family if they are in need of a dermatologist. He is highly professional, friendly, charming and thorough and made me feel very confident in his hands. You only get one chance to make a first impression.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Dixie B in Burien, WA – Sep 20, 2016
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Dr. Chow and his staff were very compassionate, professional and quick! I came over the Cascades, to seek service in this establishment, and I was very well taken care of! I will be seeking skin check-ups and other medical procedures for melanomas, etc., as needed.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Lola L. Schiefelbein in Richland, WA – Jun 16, 2016
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biography

Dr. Robert Chow, MD is a dermatologist in Burien, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Chow has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Dermatology

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  • University Of British Columbia / Faculty Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • Mcgill University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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  • Chinese

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Anne Hospital

    16251 Sylvester Rd SW
    Burien, WA 98166
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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