Neurology Clinic at UW Medical Center – Montlake
Neurology • Burien, WA • Since 1959
About
Summary: The University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) is a nonprofit, nationally recognized healthcare system located in Seattle’s Montlake campus. It operates more than 70 clinics on Montlake, offers extensive specialty services (including oncology, radiology, NICU, cardiac, obstetrics, orthopedics, and more), and is staffed by about 1,987 employees. UWMC has a history dating back to 1959, with notable expansions such as the 273,000-square-foot Montlake Tower opened in 2012. It emphasizes innovation, safety, and high-quality patient care, and is led by a team of executives including CEO Jita Pandya Buño and CMO Laura Quinnan-Hostein. The page lists various clinical and ambulatory care roles but does not provide specific details about a Neurology Clinic at the Montlake or Burien locations. If you’re seeking neurology care, UWMC offers comprehensive services across its Montlake campus and affiliated clinics.
Clinic Type
Neurology
Address
1959 NE Pacific St., Fl 8, Seattle, WA 98195
Phone
206.598.7?? (incomplete from text)
adasitecoorduwmcnw@uw.edu
Opening Hours
5:00? (appears in highlights) Sunday Closed; typical UW hospitals list hours but exact hours not fully provided in extract
Telehealth
Telehealth services
Emergency Care
If at any point your symptoms worsen or you feel like you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency room.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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FAQs
What services are available at this location?
Neurology, Neuromuscular diseases, Telehealth services, Epilepsy and seizure care, Headache, Movement disorders neurology, Nerve injury/neuropathy, Neurology, Neuromuscular diseases, Neuromuscular ultrasound.
Who are the providers accepting new patients?
The page lists multiple providers (e.g., Carolyn Black, MD; Denise Chen, MD; Andrea L. Cheng-Hakimian, MD; Barbara J. Distad, MD; Shu-Ching Hu M.D., Ph.D.; Hojoong Mike Kim, MD; Eric Edward Kraus M.D.; Yi-Han Lin M.D.; Nausheen Mahmood, MD; Sean Marinelli, MD; Vish Kumaraswamy, MD, MBBS; John Christopher Oakley M.D., Ph.D.; Kathleen Pagulayan, PhD; Priyank Patel, MD; Matthew K. M.D.; Marissa Sakoda, MD; Ali Samii M.D.; Kimmy Su, MD, PhD; Leo H. Wang M.D., Ph.D.; Michael Weiss M.D.).”},{
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- UW Medicine (Dr. John Oakley): 4.9/5 (127 ratings; 45 reviews)
- UW Medicine (Dr. Yujie Wang): 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Nancy Isenberg): 4.9/5
- UW Medicine (Dr. Barbara Distad): 4.8/5 (210 ratings; 23 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Emmanuel Owen Martinez - Burien): 4/5 (32 ratings; 16 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Linda Wray - Burien): 3/5 (11 ratings)
Patients praise
- Highly knowledgeable and competent medical staff
- Providers are described as good listeners who show empathy and compassion
- Patients appreciate thorough examinations and clear explanations of medical conditions and treatment plans
- Staff are frequently praised for being professional and attentive
Common complaints
- Some patients report long wait times for appointments or during visits
- Occasional reports of feeling rushed by providers, though this is less common than positive feedback
- General complaints about communication regarding scheduling and insurance information at UW Medicine clinics
"Dr. Oakley and the UW medical center have treated me really well. Each visit has been 45 mins plus, talking about my condition in depth as develop treatment plans together."
— UW Medicine Patient Review"We were astounded by her care for us. We came hoping that we would be listened to and heard in an attempt to validate our concerns and help us find solutions to my complex health issues."
— UW Medicine Patient Review"The 'up side' is Dr. Kirschner always gives one his complete and unhurried time. This is worth the wait, which is lengthy."
— UW Medicine Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More neurology clinics in Burien
Summary: Franciscan Neurology Associates appear to be part of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health network. The St. Anne Hospital (Highline Medical Center) in Burien, WA is a nonprofit hospital affiliated with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, located at 16251 Sylvester Rd SW, Burien. The page describes St. Anne (Highline Medical Center) as a Planetree-affiliated facility offering comprehensive care (including cancer, cardiac, surgical services, and home health) with about 154 employees and $10M annual revenue, founded in 1958. Key context indicates St. Anne is part of the Highline Medical Center system, with operations in Burien, WA. If you’re seeking Franciscan Neurology Associates specifically at St. Anne, this page confirms the hospital within the Franciscan network but does not provide explicit neurology practice details—consider contacting the hospital directly or checking the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health neurology department listings for precise clinicians and office locations in Burien.
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