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Dr. Steven Rittenberg, MD

Dr. Steven Rittenberg, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Rittenberg, MD is an internist in Bothell, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with Evergreenhealth Medical Center-Kirkland. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

1909 214th St SE Bothell, WA 98021
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rittenberg specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Rittenberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rittenberg

3.7
48 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 star
65%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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I got a scan of my abdomen with him. I followed up asking about next steps becuase I was still in pain. He ignored my messages.
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
  • Long wait times
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Jakespiegel – Dec 15, 2023
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Great Family Doctor
Great family Doctor. Always attentive to my questions and takes time to explain everything which comes up. Monitors my needs and does so in a friendly and professional manner. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Great Family Doctor – Feb 18, 2023
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Dr. Rittenberg--good family doctor
Dr. Rittenberg has done an excellent job helping me control my diabetes. I like that he doesn't "beat around the bush" and answers my questions directly even when its not the answer I want. I trust him and appreciate his care.
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Loren Curtright – Oct 17, 2022
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Good business man
He treat his time with patient with utmost efficiency, spending least time on patient. Don't bother to listen to patient concern as well. I don't recommend this professional, he need to reduce his workload to be more effective.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Shan – May 13, 2022
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Primary Care Physican
Dr, Rittenberg has been my primary care for the past 10 years after my other primary had retired. I could not have asked for a more caring and understanding physician than Steven. Always listens attentively when I have an issue to bring up and he provides the guidance for the "go forward" plan along with the referral for the expert in a particular field who can help me find peace of mind.
What went well
  • 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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Wayne Fuchs – Apr 02, 2022
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Do not recommend
If you want to see a mysogynist who will have bias against older women and call you horomonal instead of listening to your symptoms, then by all means, see Dr Steven Rittenburg!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 04, 2022
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He is a liar, will do anything to look good. He put false information in my medical chart that I now have to defend. DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN, HE DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE CALLED A DOCTOR.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 19, 2020
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Dr. Rittenberg, I have just been informed, in a surprise notification, that you are not refilling my prescriptions until you get cardiac clearance. I find it extremely unprofessional that you would surprise me with this, especially after you did an EKG in your office and found nothing wrong with my heart. Had you informed me at that you were not going to issue any more refills for medications affecting my heart, I would have made certain to have gotten the appointment done. However, at our last appointment, even you conveyed to me that this would be just a good thing to do...nothing super critical, just so I'd know one way or the other. I have scheduled several appointments with Evergreen cardiology since August, but for work reasons could not make the appointments. Even more disturbing than your surprise refusal to refill my medications, is that even the cardiologist said I was coming in for only a consultation, not even testing. TERRIBLE
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jack McKee – Oct 24, 2019
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exceptional doctor. Very friendly. Dr. R. talks to you like a person.
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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Feb 14, 2019
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Exceptional doctor!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 30, 2019
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When I graduated college almost 20 years ago, Steve was my first primary care physician. In this time of health insurance nightmares, I really have appreciated still having my doctor I can goto on this journey of life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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John G in Seattle, WA – Jan 02, 2018
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Not impressed. Nice but not super effective. Not worth the wait.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Everett, WA – Aug 11, 2017
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A friend and great doctor. I come from Puyallup to see him. Great doctor who is caring and positive. Proud he is my doctor.
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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Mike Burton in Puyallup, WA – Aug 01, 2017
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I'd give Dr. Rittenberg 10 stars! I've seen him 4-5 times in the past 2 months and he is consistently kind, helpful, and always in a great upbeat mood. He never rushed me through my questions or the visit, and I could tell that he sincerely cared about me as his patient and my condition. His staff also told me that he's a joy to work with, and a great boss. I also liked his office staff and nurses. No complaints! Dr. Rittenberg and his team are pretty darn 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
2 others found this helpful
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superbeagle001 in Bothell, WA – Nov 22, 2016
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Nice doctor and honorable. Professional. Friendly. Enjoyed our meeting.
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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Kirkland, WA – Sep 15, 2016
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If you are looking for a knowledgeable and thorough doctor, Rittenberg is great. Diagnosed my problem quickly and prescribed the right course of action. Highly recommend.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Redmond, WA – Jul 28, 2016
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I have recommended Dr Rittenberg to friends and family - all of whom that saw him have called to thank me.
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
2 others found this helpful
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David in Kirkland, WA – Jul 28, 2016
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The most rude, disrespectful doctor I've ever seen. I'll never go to this clinic again.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Jun 09, 2016
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I got very quick and competent assistence from Dr. Rittenberg.Thank you.
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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Anna Fedorov in Kirkland,WA – May 21, 2016
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Nothing good I can say. Seems more concerned about explaining how much money they make from a visit vs asking me questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
6 others found this helpful
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One Visit in Woodinville, WA – Jan 28, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I view health care as a shared responsibility between the doctor and patient. I believe that by working together, I can help patients achieve life-long good health.
  • Internal Medicine

  • Family Medicine

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  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Office34472 Seattle, WA 98124
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Evergreenhealth Medical Center-Kirkland

    12040 NE 128th St
    Kirkland, WA 98034
    Recipient of 47
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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