UW Medicine Primary Care at Kent-Des Moines
Family Medicine • Kent, WA
About
Summary: - UW Medicine Primary Care at Kent-Des Moines serves as part of UW Medicine’s primary care network, offering comprehensive primary care services in the Kent/Des Moines area. - It is affiliated with UW Medicine, which includes Airlift Northwest, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Centers, UW Physicians, and the UW School of Medicine. - The Kent location is part of the broader UW Medicine system, and may coordinate with related UW Medicine facilities and providers for referrals, specialty care, and continuity of care. If you’re seeking specific details (address, hours, appointment types, or services) for UW Medicine Primary Care at Kent-Des Moines, please specify and I can extract those from the site or provide contact information.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
23213 Pacific Hwy S, La Plaza Shopping Center, Kent, WA
Phone
206.870.8880
uwmedroi@uw.edu
Opening Hours
Six days a week; evenings; telemedicine visits; after-hours nursing service available
Telehealth
Telemedicine visits by secure video; book via MyChart or call clinic
Emergency Care
If symptoms worsen or medical emergency, call 911 or go to nearest emergency room
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
Patient Resources
Billing and insurance; Preparing for your appointment; Holiday hours; Patient forms; Patient Care information booklet
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google and Facebook): 3.3 out of 5 stars (Birdeye/aggregators) (119 reviews (Birdeye aggregate))
- Yelp via MapQuest: 3.0 stars (22 reviews)
Patients praise
- Some long-term patients report positive experiences with specific doctors who have provided consistent care over many years
- Appreciation for the convenience of the location and hours for everyday maintenance needs
Common complaints
- Scheduling issues and administrative mistakes in call center or reception
- Perceived lack of thoroughness in care, with some patients describing it as a fast-paced "jiffy lube" style of healthcare
- Complaints about unprofessionalism and below-standard quality of care from some providers
- Difficulties related to insurance and payment policies
"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/MapQuest Review"It honestly feels like the jiffy lube of healthcare, in and out as fast as possible, and you only matter when you are..."
— Yelp/MapQuest Review"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/MapQuest ReviewSynthesized 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
- Swedish Greenlake Primary Care Clinic opens with family, pediatric and senior care — Nov 24, 2025
- What to know as the Federal Way link light rail extension opens Dec. 6 | king5.com — Dec 4, 2025
- Kinwell Primary Care: Expanding Access, Delivering Value - Premera Producers (WA) — Dec 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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