Dr. Garrison Bliss, MD

DPC Internal Medicine, Seattle, WA

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5.0 (11 reviews)

Dr. Garrison Bliss practices direct primary care internal medicine at BlissMD in Seattle, Washington.

2914 East Madison Street, Suite 109, Seattle, WA 98122
At a glance
Board certified
Internal Medicine
Licensed in
WA

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About Dr. Bliss

Dr. Garrison Bliss is an internal medicine physician who practices direct primary care at BlissMD in Seattle, Washington. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Harvard College in 1972 and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah in 1977, with Honors in Internal Medicine, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society in 1977. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Washington from 1977 to 1980 and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1980. He began practicing internal medicine in 1980.

He held active medical staff privileges at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle starting in 1980, and began serving as President and Chairman of the Board of the Direct Primary Care Coalition in 2010. He previously served as President and Chairman of the Board of the Society for Innovative Medical Practice Design between 2004 and 2008, and has chaired several King County Medical Society and Washington State Medical Association committees. He is a member of the Washington State Medical Society, King County Medical Society, American Medical Association, and American Society of Concierge Physicians, and a lifetime member of the American Association of Private Physicians.

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Education and credentials

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Harvard College in 1972, graduating Cum Laude in General Studies
Education
Doctor of Medicine, University of Utah in 1977, receiving Honors in Internal Medicine
Education
Was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society, in 1977
Internship
Internal medicine, University of Washington, 1977-1978
Residency
Internal medicine, University of Washington, 1978-1980
Board certified
Is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, board-certified since 1980
Membership
Member, Washington State Medical Society, King County Medical Society, American Medical Association and American Society of Concierge Physicians, and a lifetime member of the American Association of Private Physicians
License

Location

2914 East Madison Street, Suite 109, Seattle, WA 98122
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Recognition and research

Awards

Has been named to peer-voted 'Top Docs' lists numerous times.
Was named one of Seattle Business Monthly's Top 25 Entrepreneurs and Innovators in 2006.
Was recognized by Consumers for Health Care Choices as a Pioneer in Medical Practice in 2008.
Was named a Top Doc in Concierge and Direct Primary Care in 2013.

Teaching and research roles

Founded Seattle Medical Associates, an early patient-financed (subscription) medical practice, and led it from 1997 to 2007.
Founded and served as President of Qliance Medical Group of Washington, established in June 2007.
Founded and served as Vice President of Medical Affairs for Qliance Medical Management Group of Washington, 2006-2015.
Has served as President, then Chairman of the Board, of the Direct Primary Care Coalition since 2010.
Served as President, then Chairman of the Board, of the Society for Innovative Medical Practice Design (SIMPD), 2004-2007.
Has given numerous invited lectures on direct primary care and medical-practice innovation between 2000 and 2011, including a presentation to the Massachusetts Medical Society in April 2010.
Chaired several King County Medical Society and Washington State Medical Association committees, including the Grievance Committee (chairman 1993-1994), the Medical Practice and Ethics Committee (chairman 1995-1997), and the WSMA Judicial Council (chairman 1999-2000).

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Rated 5 out of 5

"Ensures that every concern is addressed thoroughly."

FMDD UserJun 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Provides clear, thoughtful answers to any questions."

FMDD UserJun 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

"Always takes the time to listen to every concern carefully."

FMDD UserMay 2024
Rated 5 out of 5

He is very kind and very patient to me

"He is very kind and very patient to me. It has always been difficult for me to communicate with other medical providers I have been but Dr. Bliss was different. He listens well."

FMDD UserMar 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

He strives to give the best medical option

"He is very knowledgable. Dr. Bliss listens and gives the best advise. He strives to give the best medical option and best care possible. It took me awhile to find him but I am very grateful now."

FMDD UserFeb 2022
Rated 5 out of 5

Our favorite medical provider

"Dr. Bliss is our favorite medical provider! He made me and my family feel very comfortable and we felt that we can trust and connect with him. I am so happy we found him."

FMDD UserFeb 2022

Questions patients ask

Is Dr. Bliss board certified?

Yes. Dr. Bliss is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Where did Dr. Bliss train?

Dr. Bliss earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah in 1977, receiving Honors in Internal Medicine. Dr. Bliss completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Washington, 1978-1980.

Where is Dr. Bliss's office?

Dr. Bliss sees patients at BlissMD, 2914 East Madison Street, Suite 109, Seattle, WA 98122.

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