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Kathleen Ponsford, PA-C

Kathleen Ponsford, PA-C

Physician Assistant (PA)

Kathleen Ponsford, PA-C is a physician assistant in Vancouver, WA.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

305 SE Chkalov Dr Ste 170 Vancouver, WA 98683

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Likelihood to recommend Kathleen Ponsford

1.8
6 ratings, 5 with a written review
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No bedside manner whatsoever. That coupled with the fact that she didn’t listen, and gave no suggestions, was demeaning when I tried to explain that I was sick for a week and just returned from Mexico and the fact that the only symptom she put on after visit summary was diarrhea which I don’t even have anymore, made me feel like I wasted my time getting out of my sick bed to go to urgent care. The medical assistant was so much more pleasant and competent.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
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
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Oct 27, 2024
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Really, this provider and any facility she is a part of is a nightmare
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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May 27, 2023
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Katie Ponsford has no business being in the patient care industry. I just came from the most horrifying experience one could ever imagine for their child, and from any health care practitioner. Instead of providing a caring environment for a minor asking about concerns regarding anorexia, the doctor refused her physical. I asked for a manger or someone to help me understand what was going on and she left to tell everyone in the open office about what was going on, and returned with a generic email address, no name, no resources. Dr. Ponsford acted as though she was enjoying herself and even began to interrogate my child in an intense way that was more like shaming her. She told my child that she'd "have to put VERY detailed notes in her chart" which caused my child to cry. We left and the nurses laughed at us, both of us visibly upset, and told us to "have a lovely day." This incredibly shocking and undue behavior was so cruel & inappropriate, please steer clear of this horrible woman.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Concerned Mother – Nov 10, 2021
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Kathleen has helped me out quite a bit! She has helped my with my sprained wrist and even inspected my penis. She is super friendly and provides good knowledge.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Nicholas Lim in Washougal – Apr 15, 2017
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I presented with the exact same symptoms that another physician had successfully treated with a course of antibiotics and she refused to even consider it. Her rationale was that antibiotics are over-prescribed in the country. That may be, but they do work for what I have. She seemed concerned more about a chart audit that came later versus treating the patient in the here an now and completely dismissed my prior experience. A little feigned compassion or empathy would go a long ways for her
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
1 other person found this helpful
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David J in Vancouver, WA – Jan 03, 2017
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Kathleen Ponsford, PA-C is a physician assistant in Vancouver, WA.
  • Physician Assistant (PA)

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Practice

Northwest Urgent Care Phase Ii Llc Legacy305 SE Chkalov Dr Ste 170 Vancouver, WA 98683
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