Dr. Paul Creelman, MD
Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience
Dr. Paul Creelman, MD is a family medicine physician in Burlington, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as PeaceHealth United General Medical Center and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. He is accepting new patients.
3.1 Star Rating
Based on 69 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (69 reviews)
Practice
712 S Burlington Blvd Burlington, WA 98233At a Glance
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Dr. Creelman's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Creelman
3.1
69 ratings, 41 with a written review
| 5 star | 49% | 49% |
| 4 star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 star | 1% | 1% |
| 1 star | 43% | 43% |
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This guy is a kook! He used his time with me as a captive audience to describe why I should believe in god, how I can't do anything about improving my weight, discussing my purpose in life, and various nonsensical metaphysical topics. I was most uncomfortable the whole time, and his behavior was beyond inappropriate.
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
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Gazza in Anacortes, WA – Mar 20, 2025
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Horrible man
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- 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
- Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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A – Oct 27, 2024
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Worst experience ever
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
- Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 15, 2024
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idiot
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 10, 2023
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Very nice staff and Dr. Creelman is great
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 06, 2023
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Dr Creelman is the worst doctor I have ever been t
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- I didn't feel respected
- 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
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 09, 2023
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the best
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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gary – Jun 11, 2023
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Excellent doctor and staff, give it a chance
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2023
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Respectful, laser-focused on the patient
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gail S. – Mar 01, 2023
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Fantastic. Really cares.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy – Feb 17, 2023
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Awesome
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim Ingram – Feb 14, 2023
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Best family practice in Skagit
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 27, 2023
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This man needs to retire. The first question he asked me was if I was mad at God. What a dumb question. He told me that I didn't have a problem with my BP (which is the reason I came in) "but take the medication I prescribe if you want, I don't care." He changed my antidepressant because he didn't want me on the one I was on. That was miserable. Ends up, I do have high BP,-was in the ER with 192/114 thinking I was have a heart attack. He never ordered ANY blood work - I was notified in the ER that I now have hypothyroidism. Dr Creelman bad mouths orthopedic doctors. He is out of touch and has a GOD complex. Time to hang it up doc!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 15, 2020
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By far, the most judgmental doctor I have ever encountered. Lots of preaching, as clearly his own faith comes before his professionalism. Not willing to really listen to patients... once he’s made up his mind about you, that’s it. I was literally told during an appointment, “you won’t lose weight from exercising”. Um, really? Now let me be clear, the staff at this office is AWESOME. Cindy is fantastic, as is everyone else I have dealt with there.... but never have I been treated this poorly by a Dr. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for care.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Matt – Mar 19, 2020
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They were quick and efficient , staff are so nice.
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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Sheena – Nov 14, 2019
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HORRIBLE!!!! I saw him for chronic back pain and had my medical history with me. He did agree that my L1 thru L5 disks were toast, but that he could not do anything for me. I also saw him for anxiety and was told that 3 beers were equal to 1 anxiety pill. Basically drink 6 beers per day!!! What kind of advice is that??? The Hippocratic oath states that a doctor is to treat the ill to the best of one's ability. Maybe he should review the oath.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 08, 2019
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I am writing this review for my 80 year old mother. I have to say, reading some of these reviews surprise me. I guess it shouldn't because people who are happy with the outcome or diagnosis rarely hardly leave a review. Perhaps we need to be more honest and tell the whole scenario in full details, not selective ones. As I said, I am writing this for my 80 year old mother who lives in Spokane. She saw Dr. Creelman for her knee that was so swollen and very painful, her MRI showed it to be bone on bone. The compassion and patience he showed my mother was so unbelivable that I am lost for words. I have to be honest also and tell you that I have worked for him for the last 21 years. He was very DETAILED on her comprehensive exam, he asked many questions and wanted details back, if that is a fault, then maybe we're not being fair. If my mother lived here she would be a n advocate for him. She was happy with his care and made the comment, "I know why you stay" He gets a 10 from her!
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Julie Lackey – Jul 17, 2019
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I have no confidante in "Dr" Creelman. He rushed in, scribbled some notes, told me he couldn't help me and rushed out. He made a comment that if there was some other thing wrong with me to come back. That will never happen. Then I got a call from the billing woman and she accused me of lying to her. When I said "you are accusing me of lying!", she said " no I'm not" and then accused me of lying. It was bizarre. Doc Creelman should retire. I will never set foot in his office again
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2019
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He deserves a ZERO or MINUS rating! Similar to a previous review, he diagnosed me with sleep apnea and signed me up for a study and treatment despite me telling him I was NOT having the symptoms he described. In addition, he told me, "I have other patients to see and don't have time for you to describe everything that's wrong. Just tell me the worst thing you want me to treat." SERIOUSLY? How did this guy ever get licensed to treat anyone? The absolute WORST DOCTOR possible, IN EVERY WAY!
What went well
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- 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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Feb 22, 2019
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I would not recommend this office. Your choices are very limited in Burlington, but steer clear. There are better options. I stayed with this office for 20 years and have recently had excellent service at a walk in clinic at Skagit Valley Hospital. It made me realize this doctors office was not a provider worth staying at.
They are also slightly rude/condescending, which is not what I am looking for when I am going to the doctor.
What went well
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Patient in Burlington , WA – Aug 16, 2018
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My goal is to provide the best, and always honest, answer to your questions and problems given in a relationship that will allow you to smile, laugh, cry, and be comforted when you are hurting. We understand that pain is not just physical, but...read moreFamily Medicine
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Doctor's-swedish Hospital Family Practice Residency
Residency Hospital, 1979University Of Washington School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1976University Of Washington
Undergraduate School, 1972
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
85%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean8% higher than the national average
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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