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Dr. Mel Strange, MD

Dr. Mel Strange, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Mel Strange, MD is a family medicine physician in Hoquiam, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital and Providence St. Peter Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

815 K St Hoquiam, WA 98550
(360) 537-6430

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Strange specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Strange's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Strange

4.1
14 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
64%
64%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
14%
14%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
14%
14%

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Went downhill after being taken over by hospital
Long time getting appointments. Own agenda. Discourteous to patients. Seems like they are trying to either do research (assistant) or earn money. No meds unless you get your bloodwork without telling you you needed the bloodwork.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
5 others found this helpful
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Oct 12, 2023
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Waited in a very small room on a very warm day, one window up high(couldn't see out) from 10:50 to 11:30 with no air conditioning or fan. I was just going to leave because of shortness of breath and instinctively pulled down my mask so I could catch my breath.( I also have meds for heart palpitations) and felt I was going to pass out when he came bursting through the door yelling at me about the Coronavirus, and a long explanation(which I already know) was so inappropriate and uncaring of my feelings. Yelling voice once again about how long he has worn a mask...and how important they are(again, I know all about masks too.) It was a very uncomfortable and humiliating experience. After a very short exam he then dismissed me with referrals and an RX for an x ray at the hospital. Wow, I really felt awful when I left and I was already not feeling well (crying on the way home) now that's what I call not acceptable behavior for a Dr. and sorry, but I won't be coming back.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Jun 17, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Mel Strange, MD is a family medicine physician in Hoquiam, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

GHCH Hoquiam Clinic815 K St Hoquiam, WA 98550
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence St. Peter Hospital

    413 Lilly Rd NE
    Olympia, WA 98506
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital

    915 Anderson Dr
    Aberdeen, WA 98520

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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