Dr. Karen James, MD
Concierge Family Medicine physician, Seattle, WA
Seattle Premier HealthDr. Karen James is a family medicine physician at Seattle Premier Health, which runs a membership-based concierge program.
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About Dr. James
Dr. James graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1999. She completed the Swedish Family Medicine Residency in 2002. Watching M*A*S*H inspired her to go into medicine.
The practice runs a membership-based concierge program instead of billing each visit to insurance.
Membership and fees
The Concierge Health Care Program at Seattle Premier Health costs $335 per month, billed to a checking account or card each month.
It includes virtually unlimited access by phone, e-mail and MyChart, same-day or next-day appointments, extended visits, minor in-office procedures, commonly prescribed vaccines and hospital care coordination.
Healthcare supplies and services outside the office are billed to insurance.
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Patient reviews
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"I've known Dr. James for two years and she's one of the most professional people I've ever encountered. She answered all of my questions and was quite helpful. Dr. James is our favorite. She has always taken excellent care of my mother."
she's one of the most professional people I've ever encountered
"I've known Dr. James for two years and she's one of the most professional people I've ever encountered. She answered all of my questions and was quite helpful. Dr. James is our favorite. She has always taken excellent care of my mother."
Dr. James is a compassionate
"Dr. James is a compassionate and caring physician. She is meticulous, kind, and approachable. I couldn't ask for anything more."
Questions patients ask
Does Dr. James take insurance, or offer a membership?
The practice runs a membership-based concierge program instead of billing each visit to insurance. Visits are not billed to insurance under the membership program.
How much does the Concierge Health Care Program cost?
The monthly fee is $335, billed to a checking account or card each month. Healthcare supplies and services outside the office are billed to insurance.
Where did Dr. James train?
She graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1999. She completed the Swedish Family Medicine Residency in 2002.
What inspired Dr. James to go into medicine?
Watching M*A*S*H inspired her to go into medicine.
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