Dr. Sean Okeefe, MD

I was referred to PNW Urology Specialists by my primary care physician because a urine test found traces of blood. Dr. O'Keefe recommended a cystourethroscopy to examine my bladder. I was told they verified my insurance benefits and PNWUS gave me an estimate of $727, which I paid. After the procedure, I received another bill for an additional $861. When I asked for an explanation of the additional charges, I was given three different answers: My insurance company gave them the wrong information; the estimate was only for the doctor services, not the clinic; and finally, there was a complication with the procedure. They seemed to be grasping for any explanation I would accept. Seeing no other choice, I paid the bill. But I sure do feel scammed. Thankfully, there are other urologists in Bellingham. I do not intend to use this one again.

Maybe it didn't help that I botched his name, but he seemed annoyed at my questions though he did a great job explaining what another Urologist had done years earlier. Never did get the information I wanted about dealing with an ongoing issue except to say it was to be expected. Dr. OKeefe is a pediatric specialist so maybe that helps explain his demeanor with an old person. Not sure whether I'll get a review of the visit with test results or not. Nice staff, long wait and reasonable cost out of pocket.

It was really good

Dr. O'Keefe is one of the finest Dr's I have experienced. He listens, explains, teaches and offers options. He is a great communicator and would be an excellent professor in a teaching hospital. All around an excellent health provider.

Straight-forward and human. Listened well and was thorough. I thought his Nurse was very good, also. Tom D.

Dr Sean Okeefe worked a double miracle kidney stone surgeries, one for an emergency stint and the other to remove the stone, both delicate highly skilled finesse operations, involving a not so pleasant catheter. If I ever have another one of these horrible mineral pincushions stuck in my ureter tube this is the only Dr I would trust to remove it. He removed it so gently that I was walking around the same day. Dr Okeefe, Natasha and their staff saved me and my kidney.

First and foremost Dr. O'Keefe LISTENS. He is most professional and kind. He seems to put himself in his patients shoes and is always cheerful.