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Dr. John Griffin, MD

Dr. John Griffin, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. John Griffin, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Swedish First Hill Campus and Swedish Issaquah Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 102 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (102 reviews)

Swedish Colon & Rectal Clinic - First Hill

1101 Madison St # 5 Seattle, WA 98104

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(206) 386-6600

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Griffin specializes in the areas of Colon & Rectal Surgery & General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Griffin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Griffin

4.5
102 ratings, 81 with a written review
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Good very professional and friendly
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Mar 17, 2025
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Very positive experience. Addressed all concerns. Thorough , kind and patient.
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Feb 28, 2025
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Dr. Griffin made me feel very comfortable about a very uncomfortable reason for seeking care.
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Feb 02, 2025
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Overall a very quick and professional team.
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Jan 26, 2025
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I have lot of respect and grateful to my Doctor John Griffin who is straight up with his patient,respectful and has successfully operated my colon n saved me from being miserable or an angry person.I recommend my doc to any colon cancer patirnts.God bless my doctor .
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Jan 18, 2025
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Best medical care I've had. Best surgeon ever!
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Jan 13, 2025
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Excellent care throughout my colon surgery and follow up appointments
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Nov 29, 2024
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During this visit, my provider was comprehensive competent and thorough. Excellent care knowledgeable. Thank you
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Nov 27, 2024
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Appreciated the warm but no nonsense approach. Efficient and focused. I felt embarrassed to have the exam but everything was totally normalized by the doctor and nurse. Provider was highly recommended by a friend of mine who is also a patient and retired provider. I learned a lot as well. Highly recommend!
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Nov 20, 2024
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Care providers seem very busy as evidence in making appointments, however in my recent appointments I received all the time I needed and was given excellent next step advice and follow through.
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Nov 19, 2024
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Pleasant and friendly and explained everything well
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Oct 30, 2024
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My experiences is a good with swedlsh a lang time
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Oct 23, 2024
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Dr. Griffin is a wonderful physician who cares for his patiences, and listens to their needs. He gives all information and talks through information about various procedures. He supports his patiences needs. He is a wonderful person to his patiences.
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Oct 20, 2024
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Great, most helpful!
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Oct 11, 2024
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Everyone that I had contact with was very nice, caring and professional.
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Oct 05, 2024
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Dr. Griffin, his team and staff provided me with excellent health care during all phases of my colon surgery. My recovery from surgery was excellent because of all the great work done by these highly skilled professionals.
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Oct 02, 2024
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Good
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Sep 30, 2024
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Dr. Griffin was very clear and direct wasted no time yet never made me feel rushed or that what I had to say was unimportant. I'm not much for these surveys but if I had to rate Dr Griffin on a 1 to 10 he gets a 12.
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Sep 20, 2024
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Very satisfied
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Aug 25, 2024
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No complaints. The exam and meeting were professional and clear.
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Aug 14, 2024
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About Me

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Dr. Griffin, MD, FACS, FASCRS is originally from Portland, Oregon. He earned his Doctor of Medicine at Loma Linda University in Southern California. After completing a General Surgery Residency in New York, he completed a fellowship in Colon and...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Swedish Colon & Rectal Clinic - First Hill

Swedish Colon & Rectal Clinic - First Hill1101 Madison St # 5 Seattle, WA 98104
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Swedish Issaquah Campus

    751 NE Blakely Dr
    Issaquah, WA 98029
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Swedish First Hill Campus

    747 Broadway
    Seattle, WA 98122
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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