Franciscan Medical Clinic - Puyallup in Puyallup , WA | VMFH
Family Medicine • Puyallup, WA
About
Franciscan Medical Clinic – Puyallup is part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH), a nonprofit health system serving the Puget Sound region. VMFH operates 11 U.S. offices and hospitals across Washington, including in Tacoma and surrounding communities. VMFH provides comprehensive hospital and outpatient services through its network, with a mission to deliver compassionate, quality care to diverse communities. The Puyallup clinic would be one of VMFH’s local care sites under the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health umbrella, supported by VMFH’s larger system, Bailey-Boushay House, and Benaroya Research Institute. If you’re seeking Franciscan Medical Clinic services specifically in Puyallup, you’ll find VMFH’s Puyallup location within their Washington footprint, supported by VMFH’s nonprofit, patient-centered care model.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
1145 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, Washington 98402, US
Phone
800-276-8807
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 2.1 out of 5 stars (17 reviews (Birdeye))
- Yahoo Local: 2.0 out of 5 stars (31 reviews (Yahoo Local))
- Yelp: 3.8 out of 5 stars (45 reviews (Yelp))
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive experiences with individual physicians and clinicians
- Effective and efficient urgent care experiences for certain patients
- Staff members described by some as friendly, professional, and knowledgeable
Common complaints
- Poor administrative and scheduling support, including frequent appointment cancellations and difficulty reaching staff by phone
- Long wait times and delays in receiving care or referrals
- Lack of effective communication regarding doctor changes or clinic procedures
- Frustration with the billing and debt collection system
"In my opinion, this is the worst doctor's office you can possibly go to in Puyallup. This business should be shut down. They have five plus years of negative comments, and I cannot believe they are still open for business."
— Online user review"Awesome front staff and Doctor!!! Hey guys....I was EXTREMELY well cared for and quickly including an EKG. I was in and out in less than an hour..."
— Online user review"Dr. Chris Christensen has been the best doctor I think I’ve ever had in my 52 years. He listens and has amazing advice and I just really appreciate him."
— Online user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Former Rite Aid site in Puyallup sold for $5.5 million | Tacoma News Tribune — May 13, 2026
- Dr. Troy P. Houseworth, MD - General Surgeon in Federal Way, WA — May 14, 2026
- What to know about Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (Video) | Tacoma News Tribune — Feb 24, 2026
- VMFH Appoints Local Hospital Leader as Puget Sound President | News | 425business.com — Jun 4, 2026
- VMFH Appoints Local Hospital Leader as Puget Sound President | News | southsoundbiz.com — Jun 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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