Rachel Beda, MD

"I switched to practicing Membership Medicine because it gives my patients more time. More time for listening, more time for answering questions, and simply more time for care. I have a different experience base than most primary care physicians. After completing residency in Internal Medicine at UW/Harborview, I spent 7 years as a supervising physician in the Harborview Medical Center Emergency Department, treating trauma victims and critically ill medical patients, alongside Dr. Warren. After leaving Harborview, I provided primary care to the urban underserved, including Seattle’s homeless population, at Neighborcare Health at Pike Market Clinic from 2010 to 2015. While at Pike Market Clinic, I learned to provide gender-affirming care, and I accrued a wealth of experience in complicated mental health care. These experiences taught me to never judge a book by its cover. I joined Dr. Warren in 2015 because I believe in the Wise Patient philosophy and model of providing care. In addition to general primary care, my particular interests include providing gender-affirming care for transgender and non-binary folks, mental health, women’s health, and I am board-certified in Obesity Medicine. When not at work, I love to trail run with my ‘Puget Sound Squirrel Hound’, Willie, who also serves as our clinic mascot! I would love to help you plan any medical aspects of your next adventure, from summits to finish lines."

"You Will Be Listened To We will take time to understand your values and personal vision of wellness. On average, a traditional primary care doctor will see between 3-4 patients an hour; at Wise Patient we schedule 2 patients an hour. Discussing options with patients is a responsibility we take seriously, and consider your healthcare a partnership. We will take excellent care of you and provide you with information to help you take care of yourself. You Will Take Part In Decisions About Your Care We believe information is a critical tool for better health, so we invest in your health education. We want to be confident that you and the Wise Patient Team are on the same page. When we share statistics about disease risk to you, we will personalize them to your unique situation. Your Busy Schedule Will Be Respected We want it to be rare that you wait. To that end, we will ask you to provide us with a practical amount of pre-visit information and to show up on time. Our system of work flow emphasizes preparation and time awareness. We pledge to continually improve our scheduling methods to maintain your access to the clinic, including for same-day and short-notice appointments. Your Health Will Benefit From Our Independence Wise Patient is not influenced by the financial motivations of a large institution. If we refer you for outside testing or to an outside specialist, you can be confident that we believe it is in your best interest. Without external pressure to refer you to one particular hospital’s group, Dr. Warren, Dr. Beda and Dr. Lee have the opportunity to refer you to the most qualified specialist for your unique situation. Your Medical Record Will Be Electronic Our use of electronic health records (EHR) will make your medical care safer, more successful, and more efficient. All medical tasks such as lab and imaging tests are tracked until results are available, and overdue results are flagged for follow-up. We can use our EHR to generate lists of our patients who have concerning test values or are behind in screening measures. That is powerful. You Will Have Your Own Personal Online Patient Portal The Patient Portal is an easy way to see and schedule upcoming appointments, exchange messages with the Wise Patient Team, review your medications and test results, and access Dr. Warren’s, Dr. Beda’s, and Dr. Lee’s full assessment and plan after each visit – all information exchanged through the Patient Portal is encrypted and HIPAA compliant."