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Gary P. Chimes, MD, PhD
- Doctors
- Bellevue, WA
About this business
My primary role is an academic physician who specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The main things that interest me are: 1. Helping people exercise throughout their lifetimes 2. The use of exercise as the treatment for most medical conditions 3. Recognizing how different demographic factors affect the ability to exercise- in particular, examining how gender and age affect our ability to exercise 4. Improving the quality of communication between patients and their physicians 5. Helping patients become the best po... read more
Location details
1600 116th Avenue Northeast, 1600 116th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Dr. Chimes' approach is different than most providers (differential diagnosis). This is not a bad thing, just different. I suggest you read about this before going as it can make it easier to understand his approach. Dr. Chimes said twice that my back pain was a "just a disc issue," but four different surgeons said my true problem is structural. Dr. Chimes came across to me as being arrogant and many times I felt like he thought I was not intelligent enough to understand my condition.
Poor assessment and communication skills. Very poor patient rapport. His agenda for the initial appointment is to see if you are a good candidate for steroid injections, period. If that's not what you are interested in getting, don't waist your time there.
I asked Dr Chimes to address my acute injury. His response and approach is unique in that he presented questions to me in an interview-style to collect information for diagnosis. I think it helped focus attention on the injury itself. He also collected imaging information using ultrasound that showed the condition of the major ligament and cartilage in the pain area. The information helped me move forward with decisions about therapy and near-term sporting events.
My regular doctor is Dr. Garret Hyman, but last week he was out of the office and I was in severe pain, I needed to get spinal injections done sooner rather than later, Dr. Hyman's assistant, booked me with Dr. Chimes to do the procedure on Friday at 2:30 pm Friday I arrived at 2:00 pm, nothing to drink, or eat for 8 hours prior. Dr. Chimes was about 1 1/2 hour late, he did not even acknowledge that he was late, the first thing he said this is not an office visit I can't address any issues
I am a runner and have recently been experiencing knee pain. I was able to get in with Dr. Chimes pretty quickly and he had a very methodical approach to diagnosing the issue by asking a series of questions, watching me run on a treadmill and by examining my knees. I have been prescribed some treatment and I left feeling very satisfied and comfortable that he really knows his stuff. I will definitely go back to him should any other issues arise. Also, the office staff was warm and welcoming.
Stellar brilliant diagnostician! Was mis-diagnosed for 1.5 years, until I thankfully finally happened on Dr. Chimes. Be concise and focused when responding to his questions. He might come off as brusque sometimes, but he is brilliant, and has a kind heart too.
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