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Dr. Sean Keem, MD

Dr. Sean Keem, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Sean Keem, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of California, School Of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with Swedish First Hill Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 74 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (74 reviews)

Practice

904 7th Ave Fl 4 Seattle, WA 98104

Make an Appointment

(206) 860-5578

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Keem specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Keem's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Keem

4.5

74 ratings, 51 with a written review
5 Star
84%
84%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
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2 Star
1%
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1 Star
11%
11%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 11, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marilyn Walls – May 05, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 13, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 18, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Martin Patricelli – Dec 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
L. Kimball – Mar 10, 2022
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jacqueline A Ball – Jan 03, 2022
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barbara Nist – Dec 23, 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
Joe – Aug 27, 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
Jackie Wolfe – Aug 01, 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
Matt Raudsep – Jun 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bill D. – May 01, 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
Brenda P – Apr 25, 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
Feb 07, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Ibis Agosto – Sep 26, 2020
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Steve – Jun 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Richard – Jun 24, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Gail – Jun 24, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

While Dr. Keem is well-versed in surgical treatment of broad spectrum of spinal ailments, he would recommend non-surgical measures whenever appropriate. He feels that surgery should rarely be the first option. He works frequently and extensively...read more

biography

Sean Keem hails from South Korea.  He was born to a mother who suffered chronic back pain and sciatica. Surgery was offered to her after her having suffered throughout his childhood, but spine surgery at that time was considered very risky...read more

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Neck Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Rutgers-new Jersey Medical School, Orthopedic Surgery

    Residency Hospital

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School - General Surgery

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • University Of California At Santa Barbara

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of California, Santa Barbara

    Undergraduate School

  • Craig Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • Denver Children's Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • Lakewood Orth Clin Spine Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • St Anthony Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • University Of California, School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994

  • University Of Washington / Foster Business School

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office904 7th Ave Fl 4 Seattle, WA 98104
1

Practice

Seattle Primary Physicians PLLC1145 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
2

Practice

Foothill Surgery Center at Sansum Clinic4151 Foothill Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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Swedish Health Services601 Broadway Ste 600 Seattle, WA 98122
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Swedish First Hill Campus

    747 Broadway
    Seattle, WA 98122
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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