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Dr. Donald Wakelin, MD

Dr. Donald Wakelin, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Donald Wakelin, MD is a gastroenterologist in Mount Vernon, WA. Dr. Wakelin has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Saint Mary Medical Center and Island Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Skagit Regional Clinics - Mount Vernon

1400 E Kincaid St Mount Vernon, WA 98274

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Dr. Wakelin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Wakelin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wakelin

4.2
13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
77%
77%
4 star
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3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
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1 star
15%
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ER Admission
I was seen in the ER with a hemoglobin of 6.2, admitted and given blood and iron. Dr. Wakelin saw me in the ER. He did an upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy the next morning. He explained his concerns before the procedures and his findings after the procedures very well. He sent me the pathological findings from the biopsies on a Sunday evening at 6:18pm. I will be following up with him for future procedures in 2-3 years.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2024
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Dr. Wakelin and the nursing staff at Island Hospital, Anacortes (Gastroenterology) are PHENOMENAL!! Professional, friendly, helpful, caring and “real” humans! I had the best experience I’ve ever had in a medical setting.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Julie B – Nov 28, 2023
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Dr wakelin is by far one of the best doctors. He's kind and truly cares about his patients
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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Danielle in Camano Island, WA – Oct 17, 2017
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First saw Dr. Wakelin during an ER visit. he was the one who finally diagnosed my 6 week illness as UC. He has always been concerned about how I'm doing and encouraged me to do the proper things with self-care and diet to make living with this chronic illness as tolerable as it can be.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Stanwood, WA – Oct 13, 2017
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Very throughough and polite. Highly recommended. I felt like he genuinely cared for me when no other doctors could help. He's my hero
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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Mar 29, 2017
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Zero time for discussing the main reason for the visit; he didn't ask why I was there. Bedside mannerism was not what I look for in a doctor. Information presented to me was very blurry and skeptical regarding accuracy. Call back from assistant with results was less than desirable....she didn't know what she was calling about and told me to "google it in". I won't be returning to this doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Snohomish, WA – Mar 03, 2017
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Dr. Donald Wakelin, MD is a gastroenterologist in Mount Vernon, WA. Dr. Wakelin has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Saint Mary Medical Center and Island Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Gastroenterology

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  • University College Of Cork / National University Of Ireland

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Wakelin is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Skagit Regional Clinics - Mount Vernon

    Skagit Regional Clinics - Mount Vernon1400 E Kincaid St Mount Vernon, WA 98274
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Island Hospital

      1211 24th St
      Anacortes, WA 98221
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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    • Providence Saint Mary Medical Center

      401 W Poplar St
      Walla Walla, WA 99362
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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