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Kim Wright, MD
(8 Reviews)
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3915 Talbot Road South Suite 216 Renton, WA 98055
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(8 Reviews)
Service
4.5 star average for Service
Environment
5 star average for Environment
Expertise
5 star average for Expertise
Staff
5 star average for Staff
Recommended
5 star average for Recommended
Dr. Wright performed a laminectomy and discectomy on the lower lumbar area of my spine in 2003. I was in severe pain and discomfort at the time. Seventeen years later, I have had no further symptoms. He did an amazing job, and I would recommend his work to anyone.
by John G. Anderson xxx.xxx.1.135
January 22, 2020
Thanks to Dr. Wright, each day I wake up is a gift.
by J xxx.xxx.57.198
March 11, 2017
My personal experience was mostly positive. The surgery relieved a lot of my pain, and he explained clearly to me that removing disks and fusing vertebrae were not a perfect solution to my problem, because the rest of the spine eventually shifts some to compensate for the change. This shift would likely create future pain and problems.

However, I understood that my current condition was so painful and disabling, and the present technology available did not provide other options, that I took the risk that potentially several years, hopefully many years, of relief, would buy me back many more years of a livable life.

It is now 2016 and I have cervical pain, but I am also still experiencing significant relief over my pre-surgery experience.

The results are not perfect, but they are to be expected. I can't sleep on my left side due to the restriction of the fusion on that side. Also, I don't remember whether he warned me that a potential side-effect of the surgery might be that my voice would be affected, which it was.

I am no longer able to sing, and my speaking voice is frequently gravelly, which I can't control. Both of these side-effects are frustrating and despairing to me, especially since I loved to sing and miss it terribly. These side effects caused me to give 3 stars instead of 5.

I would like copies of my medical records and don't know if I can get them since I had my surgery at Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA, in 2007, and Dr. Wright moved his practice to Alaska a long time ago. I am going to attempt to get them but will be very upset if I can't. That would change my rating significantly so I hope I will have success in that attempt.

Finally, in my search for a way to contact a Renton-based office that might still have my records, I came across some disturbing information about problems and malpractice suits against Dr. Wright that have arisen since moving his practice to Alaska.

Eventually, it seems that most Dr's find themselves in similar situations. That is why they have malpractice insurance. Dr's are not gods and sadly, can make mistakes. Serious mistakes resulting in permanent disability are cause for very serious, devastating repercussions. Repeated mistakes are enough to destroy the reputation and practice of a Physician, so I am extremely disturbed to learn of these situations and would not return to Dr. Wright again. I am very sorry that I have to end my review in this manner.

Dr Wright did well by me, but apparently others were not so lucky. 😢
by Alecia Newbom xxx.xxx.87.241
October 29, 2016
Did you experience unnecessary pain during your visit?
Not one bit! I felt much better when I left!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.69.221
December 23, 2013
Was this provider's office clean?
Yes! I was amazed at how clean it was!
Has this provider ever cancelled your appointment on you last minute?
Never, they are very reliable.
Does this provider have a good professional reputation within your community?
Definitely! Everyone knows they are the best around!
How would you compare this provider to others in his/her field that you have visited?
Among the best I have seen
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.182.78
September 02, 2013
I've known Dr. Wright a long time, I was a new nurse when he was a neurosurg. resident at the hospital I work at. So I knew from working with him that he was highly skilled and also a nice person, easy to talk to. This is important because going through a stressful event like a major back surgery, you need to feel supported by your doctor. He did a fantastic job on my lumbar fusion even though my bones were difficult. I couldn't recommend him more highly. I had the surgery done at Providence Swedish in Seattle, but the doctor is who I'm reviewing - not the facility.
by Jackie3281 xxx.xxx.139.76
December 10, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Every question I had was answered thoroughly
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes, they went above and beyond
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Absolutely! It couldn't have been easier!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.141.80
July 31, 2012
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Yes
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
Are you going to visit this provider again?
Without a doubt!
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.115.25
July 26, 2012
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3915 Talbot Road South Suite 216, Renton, WA 98055