I saw Dr. Szocik for a new patient appointment. I was SO impressed by the friendliness of the staff as well as the efficiency of my appointment from check-in to meeting with the doctor to getting my lab work. The desk staff were friendly and efficient as well as the check-in staff (Tamara). I did not have to wait long at all and was out the door as soon as appointment was complete.To be honest, I had low-expectations for my visit based on some of the reviews I had read about this clinic and being a new Kaiser patient frustrated with the appointment making process and having to change PCPs, but all of these were completely unfounded.Dr. Melissa Szocik is absolutely wonderful, I cannot say enough! This was my first-time visiting with her, and it was one of the best experiences I’ve had with a doctor. From the second she walked in the door, I felt comfortable in her presence and had a sense of being cared for which is what a doctor should do for their patient’s! She addressed all of my concerns, asked relevant questions, dug deeper to find out my needs, and coordinated my care. I’m a healthy young person, and because of this, I have felt in the past that my needs get overlooked. Dr. Szocik did not see it this way and worked hard to identify where I could use the most help in meeting my health/wellness goals.Bravo to the Downtown Seattle team! I am thrilled to be working with you.