Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, WA
Gastroenterology • Bellevue, WA • Since 2018 • 1 location in Bellevue locations
About
Washington Gastroenterology is a large, Washington-based gastroenterology practice with a Bellevue presence and 15 offices statewide. They employ over 40 board-certified gastroenterologists and 20 non-physician providers, offering outpatient endoscopy (upper endoscopy and colonoscopy) at Ambulatory Endoscopy Centers, as well as comprehensive GI care. The Bellevue location is part of their network, with recent provider additions (e.g., Dr. Karlee Ausk and Dr. Brittany Mitchell joining in 2024). They are also active in GI clinical research and telehealth initiatives through partnerships. Key Bellevue/GI-specific notes: - Bellevue location within their 15-office network - Recent gastroenterology physician additions (e.g., Dr. Karlee Ausk; Dr. Brittany Mitchell) enhancing Bellevue services - Emphasis on outpatient endoscopy and expanded patient care through telehealth and research If you’re seeking a Bellevue GI specialist, Washington Gastroenterology is a primary option with multiple locally available physicians and endoscopy services. For a specific doctor, consider their Bellevue roster or contact the Bellevue office to confirm current GI physicians and appointment availability.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
1135 116th Avenue Northeast, Suite 560, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone
425-454-4768
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Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday 7:30AM – 5:00PM; Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM
Telehealth
On-demand virtual visit mentioned
Emergency Care
9-1-1 in case of emergency
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FAQs
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Non-urgent appointment requests; ON-DEMAND Virtual Visit available between 8 AM and 4 PM PST.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 3.9/5 (45 reviews)
- WebMD: 5.0/5 (31 ratings)
- US News & World Report: 5.0/5 (132 reviews)
- Vitals: 3.6/5 (31 ratings)
- WebMD: 5.0/5 (12 ratings)
- Vitals: 4.1/5
Patients praise
- Expertise in gastrointestinal issues and procedures like colonoscopies
- Compassionate, thorough, and professional bedside manner reported for many physicians
- Clear explanation of procedures and patient comfort during care
- Responsive and helpful office staff in many instances
Common complaints
- Rushed visits with limited time spent by the physician
- Difficulty in getting questions answered or feeling unheard
- Long wait times for appointments
- Mixed experiences regarding communication and bedside manner
"Dr. Lai is excellent. I have been his patient for a few years and I am completely satisfied. No complaints at all."
— WebMD"Horrible service! Dr. Kim is the worst doctor I have ever seen. He provides zero guidance and is lazy, unreliable, incompetent, and rude."
— Vitals"He willfully made little effort to spend time with me as a patient... he stood up to office visit and took me directly to the surgery scheduler."
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sangik Oh, M.D. — Mar 19, 2026
- ERIC YAP, MD - Bellevue, WA - Overlake Medical Center — Aug 26, 2025
- Dr. Eric Yap, MD - Gastroenterologist in Bellevue, WA | Healthgrades — Oct 1, 2025
- Digestive Disease Institute - Virginia Mason Bellevue — Jul 19, 2025
- Sarah Sprouse, M.D. - Washington Gastroenterology — Aug 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in Bellevue
Digestive Health | Gastroenterology - Overlake Medical Center Bellevue - Overview: Overlake Medical Clinic offers digestive health and gastroenterology services as part of its medical center in Bellevue, WA. - Services likely include evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions, endoscopy, and related digestive health care through the Overlake Medical Center & Clinics network. - Location: Bellevue, Washington (part of the Overlake Medical Center & Clinics system headquartered in Redmond). - Contact: General inquiries at (425) 688-5000; part of Overlake Medical Center’s network. If you’re seeking specific gastroenterology services (e.g., colonoscopy, GI consultations, inpatient vs. outpatient care), please specify so I can tailor the summary or provide precise service details and locations.
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