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Dr. Kristen Wells, MD

Dr. Kristen Wells, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience
(206) 693-4970

Dr. Kristen Wells, MD is a general surgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush University in 1997. She is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4 Star Rating (13 reviews)
(206) 693-4970
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1100 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

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Virginia Mason Medical Center

Virginia Mason Medical Center1100 9th Ave Seattle, WA 98101
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Wells is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Wells specializes in the areas of General Surgery & General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Wells' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wells

4.0

13 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
69%
69%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
23%
23%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Amina – Mar 07, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Amina – Mar 07, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 23, 2025
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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
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Dec 30, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 15, 2024
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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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Cynthia – May 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Lisa B – Jun 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 02, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shawn M. in Baraboo, WI – Jun 09, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Kristy Wells, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who performs surgery at Virginia Mason Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital. Dr. Wells has a special medical interest in emergency general surgery. Dr. Wells takes a maternalistic approach...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Rush University

    Medical School, 1997
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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General Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Virginia Mason Medical Center

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

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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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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