Sea Mar Bellingham Medical Clinic

I cannot say enough good about Sea Mar. My PCP is here, and is by far the best doctor I've had. She makes time for me even when the clinic is busy, makes me feel heard, doesn't use use common medical industry stereotypes on patients, and has helped me get diagnosed with a long-term ongoing illness that other doctors dismissed. The desk staff are constantly harrassed by impatient people, but still are friendly, kind, and helpful. The clinic IS busy, and often you have to wait for a long time to see a PCP, but they mediate this with weekly walk-in times for each doctor. It can be a difficult ask, but they all clearly are working hard to ensure a huge population has medical care, and I appreciate everyone so much. Community health is an incredibly difficult industry, and I couldn't be more grateful for the entire staff.

I've been here several times, and feel like I received first class medical care.

Yes it can be busy and maybe every visit isn’t quick as a flash like everyone seems to expect these days. But I feel like I am cared for here. I am grateful for being able to receive medical for one, and I have had amazing experiences here with both the nursing staff as well as my doctors.

In spite of the negative reviews I read, I called and made an appointment because I live so close to Sea-Mar.

My call was answered in a timely manner by a pleasant voice. She was forthcoming in answering when I questioned her about the bad reviews. She said, at times, the wait could be 30 to 45 minutes. Which is the norm where I come from.

She answered my questions about the number of doctors there, their specialties, etc. She was informed and very personable.

I will write another review about my experience at Sea Mar after my appointment.

Staff were friendly. I was seen quickly. My ills were assessed efficiently and the doctor soon had me on my way, treatment in hand. I can't recall the last time I liked a doctors office. Would recommend.

I noticed another reviewer has trouble parking. For those cyclists out there, there is a rack to the far left of the entrance.

I really enjoy going to Sea Mar. Everyone I met was very warm and friendly. I was a bit skeptical before my first visit based on the other ratings, but I was in and out in less than an hour with a checkup, flu shot and lab work all in that time. I never waited longer than 10 minutes. I just wanted to put a positive experience on here since only the bad experiences seem to be vocal in these ratings.

Went in for covid testing with a family of five.
Got all of our results back within 24hours!!! So fast, so friendly. They're open 1-4 but only take the first 30 people.

The MyChart app is hit or miss, but they call you with the results before the app updates anyway.

Dr. Shannon Boustead, PA Nils Schultze and staff have always given me excellent and thoughtful care. Sometimes it seems they have a crystal ball they consult even when I'm not present to be examined and therefore produce a diagnosis that transcends the ordinary.
Let me add that I've visited SeaMar Cordata, for myself or with others, often since arriving in Whatcom County in 2012. I have NEVER seen any anyone being treated in less than a courteous and professional manner by doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, lab staff or clerical and admissions folk or anyone else at this clinic. I first posted this note in 2016, if memory serves and I had a complaint as well my positive remarks. Parking spaces, I noted are far too NARROW...and too few! Well, Please Note! Not only have the spaces been widened, but there are now dozens more parking spaces and a (hopefully live) duck pond surrounding the clinic! Now that's service! Thank you, Seamar Cordata!

Been there several times and they have been so helpful and accommodating. We were new to the area and they got us in quickly, and Dr Stephenson could not have been more thorough, compassionate and knowledgable. I have some serious health issues; he knew where to send me for other services, went above and beyond with getting me what I needed. He is the best dr I have ever had, and played an instrumental part in saving my life. I will always be grateful. Would give more stars if I could...

What sweet and helpful people!
Every visit, they listen well, and they help me GET well too!
Plus, they help the homeless population here, visiting their shelter downtown once a week. ❤

They've literally saved my life more than once!

We just moved here in Bellingham and our first visit in this place was Friendly, Professional with the staff. Thanks.

Kind and persistent. These folks really are.