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Dr. Michael Cairns, MD

Dr. Michael Cairns, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Cairns, MD is an internist in Seattle, WA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1981. He is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

515 Minor Ave Ste 300 Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 386-9500

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Cairns specializes in the areas of Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Cairns' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cairns

3.8
13 ratings, 6 with a written review
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1 star
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He's a great comprehensive care physician and can handle people with complex and interacting conditions comprehensively. His bedside manner always makes you feel better and his nurse, Alex, is a charmer and gets you relaxed and ready.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Arki J. Kirwin-Muller – Jan 12, 2021
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Dr. Cairns was rude, abrupt and arrogant. He was the on-call doctor and he didn’t let me finish my sentence or let me tell him what was wrong. Extremely unprofessional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 25, 2020
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Very professional yet relatable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Chad C. – Jul 15, 2020
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Dr Cairns is an awesome physician! He never makes you feel rushed, he’s VERY knowledgeable and super friendly, as is his nurse, Alex. They make a very good caregiving team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Chris – May 20, 2020
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This doctor allowed me to run out of a medication I must take daily without warning, communication, or follow up. I rearranged my life to come in right away even though I had an upcoming appointment in the next few weeks because he withheld the medication from me without explanation or cause. Additionally, he was very rude in the office when I saw him regarding it, causing me to file a formal complaint with Swedish due to his poor treatment. Do not depend on this provider to be there for you.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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John Sparkman – Oct 25, 2019
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IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY I WOULD EVER RECOMMEND THIS DOCTOR OR THIS CLINIC TO ANYONE , SINCE CHANGING IT'S NAME THE CLINIC HAS BECOME VERY UNPROFESSIONAL IN SEVERAL CRUCIAL AREAS CONNECTED TO IT'S PATIENTS . THIS DOCTOR I WAS TOLD WAS A GOOD DOCTOR ONCE,HE HAS SEVERAL STAFF CONNECTED TO HIM THAT HAS CAUSED HIS METHODS AS A DOCTOR TO GO DOWN HILL.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Seattle, WA – Sep 09, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Cairns, MD is an internist in Seattle, WA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINEHEALTH SCIENCES in 1981. He is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus. He is accepting new patients.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Southwest College Of Naturopathic Medicinehealth Sciences

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Infectious Disease†
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Internal Medicine†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Swedish Rheumatology-Seattle515 Minor Ave Ste 300 Seattle, WA 98104
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Swedish First Hill Campus

    747 Broadway
    Seattle, WA 98122
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    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
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