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Dr. Stephen Pakkianathan, MD

Dr. Stephen Pakkianathan, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Pakkianathan, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Spokane, WA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities MultiCare Deaconess Hospital and Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp.. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

105 W 8th Ave Ste 6020 Spokane, WA 99204

Dr. Pakkianathan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pakkianathan specializes in the area of Obstetrics & Gynecology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Pakkianathan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pakkianathan

4.2

45 ratings, 19 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
18%
18%

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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
2 people found this helpful
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Micaela – Aug 10, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Taytum – Jun 27, 2023
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 27, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 18, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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K Krause – Mar 16, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 08, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Jenna N – Jan 10, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bri – Dec 14, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Sep 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Kim – Sep 22, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 04, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Jan 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia Roddy – Jul 30, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Mindy in Sioux Falls – May 31, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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Nicole in Conner – May 30, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Geraldine GrosVenor in Corona, CA – Nov 14, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Britaney F in Spokane, WA – Jan 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As an OB-GYN, I chose Northwest OB-GYN as our practice style allows me to develop on-going medical relationships with my patients and thus better provide better and more appropriate care. Helping women to resolve GYN issues and to help women and...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Gynecology

  • Gynecologic Surgery

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  • Loma Linda University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 2007
  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Dr. Pakkianathan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unavail105 W 8th Ave Ste 6020 Spokane, WA 99204
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center and Childs Hosp.

      101 W 8th Ave
      Spokane, WA 99204
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • MultiCare Deaconess Hospital

      800 W 5th Ave
      Spokane, WA 99204

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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