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Sara Helvestine, PA-C

Sara Helvestine, PA-C

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Sara Helvestine, PA-C is a physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist in Seattle, WA. She is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 5 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Locations

Virgina Mason Medical Center

Virgina Mason Medical Center1100 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98101
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New Patient?
(206) 693-4970

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this provider explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this provider's hospital. See hospitals

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Sara Helvestine's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Sara Helvestine

5.0
20 ratings, 20 with a written review
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Explained well, gave options
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 30, 2025
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I am always very pleased with my appointments with Sara. She listens to my concerns and suggests a variety of treatment options. She is an upbeat and encouraging person, so she is very easy to talk to. I am usually a little intimidated by the other doctors.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 03, 2025
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She's very good in explaining for my benefit.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 17, 2024
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Sara is compassionate and professional, she listens attentively to my concerns and helps to find a great solution. She is very patient and kind and seems to really care about the people she sees. I appreciate her extensive knowledge!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 05, 2024
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Very happy with all interactions with this provider. She is friendly, thorough and very willing to answer all my questions.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 26, 2024
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Compassionate and educated provider
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 06, 2024
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Really like the respect and concerns Sara has shown me.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 15, 2024
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Sara was very thorough in her examination of me, my ham string, and my back. She had me demonstrate various leg and back positions and walk in various ways to examine me. She studied what positions caused pain. She gave me 3 different therapies (massage therapy, physical therapy and acupuncture therapy) to use with my ham string problem. She also gave detailed instructions on strengthening and stretching exercises for the physical therapist to use. She ran off a Mayo Clinic exercise for me to use at home with a foam roller.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 14, 2024
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Sara was an excellent resource of information and help.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 13, 2024
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Excellent And Was Very In-depth About Explaining Everything!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2024
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Very good experience might have to come back on my neck
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2024
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Sara was extremely attentive
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 18, 2024
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Sara was very clear in her assessment and recommendations.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 12, 2024
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Sara is a fantastic provider - highly recommend to friends and family.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 13, 2024
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Sara H is a very sympathetic listener
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 11, 2024
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Very Thorough and Thoughtful Exam
I was referred to Sara Helvestine to get an assessment of my situation two years after my spinal surgery. I found her to be kind, extremely smart and articulate when evaluating my situation, explaining what she was looking at in my MRI / X-Ray results, and well-prepared in recommending how to proceed. My appointment was unrushed - I felt very well taken care of and walked out with the confidence that Sara will help me get back to feeling great again.
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
Helpful
S.King – Oct 26, 2023
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She was extremely through. I was impressed with the time she spent explaining everything to me
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 15, 2023
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I appreciated the effort and proposed treatment plan.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 14, 2023
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Sara Helvenstein and everyone in that department were 5+ in all aspects of the teleconference.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 14, 2023
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All the Doctors that I have seen their very concerned and listened. Overall they're good.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 14, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

Sara Helvestine, PA-C, is an advanced practice provider specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Sara provides personalized care for a variety of conditions, including spinal stenosis, spinal radiculopathy, herniated disks, degenerative...read more
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

    925 Seneca St
    Seattle, WA 98101
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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