MultiCare Urology of Tacoma
Urology • Lakewood, WA • Since 1929 • 1 clinic within Allenmore Hospital campus (C Building) locations
About
Summary: MultiCare Allenmore Hospital is a nonprofit hospital in Tacoma, WA, part of the MultiCare Health System. It offers a broad range of services including emergency care, gynecology, heart and vascular care, orthopedics (notably joint replacement), rehabilitation, stroke, surgery, and urology. The hospital has a dedicated joint replacement center and operates within a larger system of more than 18,000 team members. Founded in 1929, it is nonprofit and serves the Tacoma area as part of MultiCare’s community-based health network. If you’re specifically seeking urology services in Tacoma/Lakewood, Allenmore is one of the MultiCare clinics within the region that provides urology among other specialties. For direct urology-focused details (specialists, procedures, or clinics) you may want to contact the hospital’s main line or consult MultiCare’s urology listings.
Clinic Type
Urology
Address
Allenmore Building C, MultiCare Allenmore Hospital campus, 2720 S. 12th St, Tacoma, WA 98405? (note: clinic located in C Building of Allenmore Hospital campus)
Phone
253-301-5100
annualgiving@multicare.org
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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FAQs
Do the surgeons operate at multiple MultiCare facilities?
Our surgeons operate at MultiCare Allenmore Hospital, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, and Baker Center.
What are the contact options to make an appointment?
Call for Appointment at 253-301-5100.
What are the hours for the clinic?
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm (Hours may vary on holidays; see site for specifics).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- MultiCare Provider Site (Dr. Jack Walter): 4.9/5 (204 ratings)
- MultiCare Provider Site (Dr. Frank Y. Kim): 4.9/5 (84 ratings)
- MultiCare Provider Site (Deo Perez, PA-C): 4.8/5 (110 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. John Bak): 4.4/5 (40 ratings)
Patients praise
- Providers are frequently described as caring, knowledgeable, professional, and respectful
- Patients appreciate clear explanations and direct, down-to-earth communication styles
- Some patients report positive experiences with surgical outcomes and effective treatment planning
- Attentive and kind support staff and nurses are noted by some patients
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments and long wait times
- Communication issues between office staff and patients regarding lab results, referrals, and post-operative follow-up
- Perception of being treated as just one of many patients rather than receiving personalized care
"Horrible! I had a surgery done. Couple days later, had some large bruising and continued pain. Tried contacting office multiple times over a 2 day span to try and get answers... I'll be going into urgent care because I can't get any help from the office that performed my surgery."
— Patient review on LocalityBiz"Dr. Tsai is amazing. He listens, is very knowledgeable and caring."
— Patient review on Healthgrades"Dr. Bak is completely down to earth and honest. He communicates well. An added bonus, of the four biopsies I have had, this was the least painful."
— Patient review on HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Jack Walter, MD - MultiCare — Jan 6, 2026
- Jesse Mierzwiak, MD - MultiCare — Apr 19, 2026
- Douglas Sutherland, MD, FACS - MultiCare — Oct 16, 2025
- David Lashley, MD - MultiCare — Sep 15, 2025
- Basil Ferenczi, MD - MultiCare — Apr 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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