Caregiver Stories
Our physicians, nurses, and other front-line caregivers are committed to delivering excellent care to our community.
The following caregivers have been recognized for providing an exceptional experience. Join us and share your story to recognize a caregiver today.
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Tim Johnson has been my PCP at Swedish for years. He is proactive in responding to all my healthcare needs, providing needed referrals to specialists and responding quickly on MyChart to questions. He is generous with his time for my annual physical - never rushed!
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Dr. Alexander Pan is a caring, compassionate professional. From my first meeting with him years ago, every visit since continues to be a trusted, open relationship. He not only makes me feel at ease, I always leave with a confident plan moving forward. He is a wonderful human being that Swedish Hospital should be very proud to have on staff!
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Dr. Rashedi is more than just an uncommonly skilled physician, and more than just a deeply knowledgeable and talented medical professional operating at the highest levels in her field. Beyond all the accolades and credentials, all the awards and honors she has earned while literally saving lives, she is a deeply empathetic and compassionate human being, making space for her patients diagnosis and treatment but also guiding us with authority and humor on the road to recovery. She is everything you could wish a healer to be, and I count myself incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful doctor and supportive teammate for my condition and care. Dr. Rashedi is a credit to Swedish and I could not be more grateful to her for how she has given me back my life. Thank you, Dr. Rashedi. You’re the best!
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I am thankful for the skilled medical care I receive as needed from Dr. Chandra Maloney. Dr. Maloney is not only medically knowledgeable, but she is well trained and experienced in offering medical care as needed.
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Dr. Christopher Hein is not only a skilled medical doctor, but he is well trained and experienced in working with the public. I appreciate the time he takes to listen and answer all of my questions.
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Dr. Zahra Karmali, I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for all the care and attention you’ve provided. Your professionalism, kindness, and dedication to your patients is truly remarkable. I always feel heard and supported under your care, and it makes such a difference in my health journey. Thank you for everything you do!
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I always look forward to my annual check up with Dr. Travis Lane. He spends a good deal of time discussing matters that I have in mind and I am impressed with his depth and knowledge of medical issues. I leave with sound diagnosis and am grateful for his recommendations for maintaining my health.
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I am fortunate to have had Van N. Tran, ARNP as my primary care provider for years. Most importantly, she demonstrates a solid medical knowledge and practice foundation. She has achieved a warm wisdom and confidence as a result of her many years of practice. She has excellent communication skills and demonstrates the capacity for great compassion and empathy. I look forward to many more years of collaboration to facilitate both my general health and her professional expertise...
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Dr. Emily Norland truly set a new standard for me when it comes to OBGYN care. She is so fantastic. I’m so extremely grateful to her & the care and compassion she shows patients.
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Dr. Katherine Schwab is such an exceptional doctor. She’s exactly what you’d want in an OBGYN, her passion for women’s health is clear. I’m really thankful to have had her calming, caring presence at two of my births. Thank you for being wonderful.
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Dr. Wang is a very kind, sensitive, knowledgeable doctor and she truly cares about my health. I feel very blessed to have her for my doctor and Swedish group for medical services outside of her specialty!
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Dr. McCormick is wonderful. She is very personable and kind. It’s intimidating to talk to a doctor sometimes but she’s very easy to talk to and I feel comfortable asking questions. I am very grateful that Dr. McCormick is my oncologist.
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Dr. Affan Rabbani is my hero. He treated me and my family with kindness and respect. He listened when no one else did, and he advocated for me. I think that he had a large part in saving my life. He is personable, warm, and always made me smile.
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Dr. Kober is a wonderful doctor & person. She is caring & compassionate. She & her team are approachable & timely with their responses to concerns. We are fortunate to have her. Thank you!!
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Dr. Gafoor was knowledgable about my condition, explained and answered my questions clearly, and instilled confidence in me.
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Dr. Neeti Mittal is WONDERFUL! She is caring and she makes me feel like she cares so much. I can tell her anything. I love her! She is the reason I will continue to use Swedish for my healthcare.
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Dr. Angelena Crown is so caring, sensitive and professional to me especially at such uncertain times. I walked away from my surgery with such confidence in her knowledge and expertise.
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"I'm not exaggerating when I say I'm alive because of my care team at Swedish. I literally owe them my life."
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“We’re so grateful for Dr. Elliott, and we want to support his work.”
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“David is so much happier...We’re so thankful to Dr. Pisharody.”
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“She has a warm, compassionate heart and a passion for her work.”
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“They created a cocoon of comfort and care, not just for my husband but for my whole family.”