UW Medicine Primary Care at Kent-Des Moines
Internal Medicine • Des Moines, WA • Since 1962
About
UW Physicians is a nonprofit practice group within the UW Medicine family, representing about 1,800 physicians and health professionals affiliated with UW Medicine. The UW Medicine network includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, and more, with multidisciplinary care across hospitals, clinics, and specialized centers (e.g., Seattle Cancer Care Alliance). UW Physicians emphasizes patient-centered care and strong education, research, and clinical programs, with UW School of Medicine ranking highly for primary care training. If you’re specifically seeking Primary Care in Kent-Des Moines, Des Moines area, this page confirms UW Medicine’s large integrated system but does not provide Kent-Des Moines-specific details. For Kent-Des Moines primary care options, consider checking UW Medicine’s local clinic listings or the UW Neighborhood Clinics network for a nearby primary care practice.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
23213 Pacific Hwy. S., La Plaza Shopping Center, Kent-Des Moines, WA
Phone
206.870.8880
uwmedroi@uw.edu
Opening Hours
not specified
Telehealth
Available (telemedicine visits by secure video)
Emergency Care
If symptoms worsen or medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
most major insurance accepted
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are available at this location?
A wide range of primary care services including acute illness and injury care, adolescent medicine, behavioral healthcare, immunizations, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, preventive medicine and more.
Patient Resources
- Billing and insurance - Preparing for your appointment - Holiday hours - Patient forms - Patient Care information booklet
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregated from Google/Facebook): 3.3/5 stars (119 reviews (aggregated))
- Yelp via Apple Maps: 2.6/5 stars (23 reviews)
Patients praise
- Convenience of location and appointment availability (evenings/same-day)
- Some long-term positive relationships with specific providers
- Helpful after-hours nurse consulting service for some users
Common complaints
- Frequent scheduling errors and issues with call center/reception
- Perceived lack of thoroughness or personalized care (described by some as feeling like a clinic in and out fast)
- Occasional unprofessionalism or difficulty with specific doctor policies
- Some negative experiences regarding doctor turnover/quality standards
"Unprofessional. Too many scheduling issues every time I get rescheduled due to a mistake their call center or reception made!!! The doctors at this location are also below standards within service."
— Yelp (via Mapquest)"It honestly feels like the jiffy lube of healthcare, in and out as fast as possible, and you only matter when you are..."
— Yelp (via Mapquest)"I am definitely a fan of this location. Particularly DR. Matthew Blessing who has been caring for my now 8 year old since she was 2 weeks old."
— Yelp (via Mapquest)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- MultiCare Primary Care in Kent features new model for patients | Kent Reporter — Mar 31, 2026
- Judith Iloka, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, WA — May 14, 2026
- Kathleen Leppig, MD | UW Medicine — Nov 17, 2025
- Dr. Victoria M. Mead - Family Medicine Doctor in Federal Way, WA — May 14, 2026
- Internal Medicine West Des Moines | The Iowa Clinic - News Usa Today — Jul 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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