Burien Medical Center - Kaiser Permanente
Surgery • Burien, WA • Since 1942
About
Summary: - The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest (Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center) is a medical practices organization founded in 1942, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with a focus on integrated, coordinated care. - It operates as part of Kaiser Permanente, offering health coverage and care services designed to keep individuals healthy. - Key facts: 5 employees listed; main contact phone 800-218-1059; homepage healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/front-door; LinkedIn presence; active status. - Web presence shows strong site traffic (about 1.09 million monthly visits) with low bounce rate (0.6%), but relatively few pages per visit (1.5). - Notably, the provided data centers on Kaiser Permanente’s broader Northwest health plan operations rather than detailing a specific Burien Medical Center location. If you’re specifically looking for information on Kaiser Permanente Burien (the Burien Medical Center), this page confirms Kaiser’s Northwest operations but does not provide location-specific details for Burien. I can search for Burien-specific Kaiser Permanente facility info (address, hours, services) if you’d like.
Clinic Type
Surgery
Address
140 SW 146th St, Burien, WA 98166
Phone
206-630-3000
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Opening Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Closed
Telehealth
Not specified
Emergency Care
Emergency is not available
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Note: This facility is in-network for multiple Kaiser plans and other networks; refer to plan materials for exact coverage.
Self-pay, Insurance
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation for this location?
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Closed.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yahoo Local: Generally moderate (e.g., 3 out of 5 stars on some platforms) (36 reviews (on one aggregate platform))
Patients praise
- Professional and friendly staff in general, including physicians and pharmacy personnel
- Efficient and thorough clinical care by doctors who take time to address patient concerns
- Convenience of having pharmacy and lab services on-site
- Clean, modern, and aesthetically pleasing facility with easy parking
- Accessibility through online options, telehealth, and e-visits
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments or during office visits
- Occasional administrative communication issues (specialist referrals, non-urgent responses)
- Concerns regarding the helpfulness or bedside manner of specific providers (e.g., in physical therapy)
- Navigation difficulties within the large facility lobby
"Dr. Barnes does an amazing job making sure all patients are treated equally. Best experience I’ve had in years!!!"
— Loc8NearMe review"I felt rushed and steamrolled by Mr. Kam who seemed to have made up his mind about my problems and treatment before I even arrived."
— LocalityBiz review"I'm really glad Kaiser Permanente opened this Burien pharmacy--it's been a huge convenience compared to driving all the way to Northgate from West Seattle."
— Yahoo Local reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Burien Medical Center - Kaiser Permanente — Nov 25, 2025
- Directions to Kaiser Permanente Burien Medical Center - MapQuest — Oct 25, 2025
- Sarah E Rogers, MD - Internal Medicine - Kaiser Permanente — Dec 1, 2025
- Suzanne F Skinner, MD - Family Medicine - Kaiser Permanente — Dec 13, 2025
- Medical Assistant, Orthopedics - Tacoma (36 hrs) — Jun 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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