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Dr. Valerie Sutherland, MD

Dr. Valerie Sutherland, MD

Obesity Medicine*
(253) 366-5859

Dr. Valerie Sutherland, MD is an obesity medicine internist in Gig Harbor, WA. She is affiliated with St. Anthony Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (29 reviews)
(253) 366-5859
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5713 Wollochet Dr NW Ste 101
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Sutherland specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital • Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Sutherland's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sutherland

3.6
29 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
55%
55%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
28%
28%

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Open and honest
Dr Sutherland has excellent bedside manner. She wants what’s best for you and sometimes you don’t wNt to hear it! She is straightforward and honest and tells it like it is. One of the best!
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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Chris M – Jun 14, 2023
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I got fired!
After 5 years as a patient and putting up with her going out of business, almost going out of business, moving, going through staff like crazy and dealing with her incompetent office staff, I got a letter saying that she is firing me as a patient!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 12, 2022
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This person was so unprofessional and cold in person. She did not listen, she did not care. She didn't follow through with her lab orders she didn't have respect for my time and rescheduled me earlier with only 30 min to get there. The appointment was cut short so she could get to Bremerton by noon. She doesn't have a Dr vibe. No comfort or compassion and she wants you to schedule & pay her seperately at a different personal business for weight loss issues. I do not trust her.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Jamie Nelson – Sep 17, 2020
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I began seeing Dr. Sutherland with the intention of using her as my primary physician. Unfortunately her only interest was NOT internal medicine but is in weight loss only. I paid her initial cost requirement to utilize her services as a primary care physician of $1000 per year. P!us the additional $225 for the weight loss program. I saw her ONCE for my initial physical. Then w/o notice she stopped her primary care practice. I feel my $1000 was used to open new office in puyallup!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Feel cheated out of $1000 – Aug 16, 2018
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Dr. Sutherland is very thorough and truly cares about my health. She is the first Dr. that listened and addressed my weight issues compassionately and with a supported plan. She is not judgmental and firmly supports you to stick to goals to get healthy comprehensively, not just be at a number on the scale.
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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Gig Harbor – Oct 19, 2017
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Poor, unethical business practices, unresponsive business office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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John L. in Tacoma, WA – Oct 20, 2016
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I have not been able to get billing information from her staff. they do not return phone calls .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
14 others found this helpful
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Eleanor vernell in Tacoma, WA – Jun 22, 2016
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Dr. Valerie Sutherland, MD is an obesity medicine internist in Gig Harbor, WA. She is affiliated with St. Anthony Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Obesity Medicine

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  • George Washington University

    Residency Hospital

  • Med

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Southern California

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Anthony Hospital

    11567 Canterwood Blvd
    Gig Harbor, WA 98332
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    11% higher than the national average

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