Port Orchard - The Doctors Clinic
Primary Care • Port Orchard, WA • Since 1945
About
The Doctors Clinic is a multi-specialty, physician-owned medical group in Kitsap County with seven clinic locations in Washington (HQ in Silverdale). It provides comprehensive patient care across multiple specialties and operates as part of the Franciscan Medical Group. Key details relevant to Port Orchard: - Port Orchard location: 450 South Kitsap Blvd, Port Orchard, WA 98366 - Part of The Doctors Clinic’s network of clinics in Poulsbo, Silverdale, and surrounding areas - Founded in 1945; emphasizes long-standing medical excellence and compassionate care - Part of a larger 10-office footprint in the United States (no international locations affecting the Port Orchard site) If you’re seeking care specifically in Port Orchard, the site offers routine check-ups, pediatric care, and the clinic’s multi-specialty services at the Port Orchard address.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
450 South Kitsap Blvd. Suite 250 Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone
+13607823000
communications@thedoctorsclinic.com
Opening Hours
Clinic: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with a 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. break
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What are hours?
Clinic: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and lunch break 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp and Apple Maps aggregate platforms: Approximately 2.0 to 2.6 out of 5 stars (Based on limited sets of reviews (e.g., 9-11 reviews mentioned across platforms))
Patients praise
- Specific providers, such as Dr. Erin Dawson, are described as patient, caring, and thorough
- Some patients report positive experiences with lab staff and timely follow-through from specific care teams
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff by phone and long hold times
- Poor communication regarding prescription refills and appointments
- Reports of dismissive or rude behavior by some providers and staff
- Concerns regarding medical record accuracy and handling
"I've been going to Dr Dawson for about 4 years and she's AMAZING! She doesn't rush you through appointments, she listens..."
— Patient review (via Yelp/MapQuest)"If call my doctor I'be never had office answer. Just finished calling and after waiting 15 mins for front desk to answer the person hung up on me..."
— Patient reviews (various aggregate sites)"Do not! I repeat, do not go to this clinic. I have been waiting 4 days for my doctor to call me back about a hernia. I have been waiting two weeks for him to call me back about a prescription refill..."
— Patient review (via aggregate sites)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New hybrid ER/urgent care clinic opens in Port Orchard | Kitsap Daily News — Dec 9, 2025
- Port Orchard hybrid ED and urgent care now open to region | Tacoma News Tribune — Dec 18, 2025
- Hybrid ER-urgent care opens in Port Orchard - Gig Harbor Now | A hyperlocal nonprofit newspaper in Gig Harbor — Dec 10, 2025
- Clinic for people leaving Kitsap jail closed due to city code conflict — Jan 28, 2026
- T-Shape 2 Body Contouring & Skin Tightening - Port Orchard Natural Medicine — Mar 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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