Whidbey Medical Clinic

I'm writing to express my concern about the significant changes in access to care over the past few years. I've been a patient here for some time, and I remember when appointments could be scheduled within a few days. Unfortunately, that level of responsiveness seems to have disappeared. Currently, wait times stretch into months, and I've noticed that nurse practitioners are often filling roles traditionally held by physicians. I understand the strain on staffing, but the impact on patient care is undeniable. What was once a reliable and supportive environment has become a source of stress and delay. I hope you'll consider these concerns seriously. Patients deserve timely, professional care--and many of us are feeling the effects of these changes acutely. Sincerely, David W. Klieman

I absolutely love Dr. Thorpe, he's been my PCP since I first moved here a few years ago and I'm grateful for him. I have had no problems getting referrals to all of the specialists I have needed, he's gone above and beyond to get my insurance to cover medications I've needed that they denied, and he's just an all-around personable and friendly guy. He has no problem explaining things in a way that are easily understandable, which is hard to come by in a doctor.

Rated them as a team they put up with us whet we feel our worst Thank you the Wrights

Rejected for assistance with addressing an injury I sustained at work. They told me "we aren't taking any more L&I claims at this time." Seemed like they don't have a attitude of wanting to help people. Maybe skip this one if you are needing real help.

RUN from this office. I have had a total of 3 appointments here. One to establish care, one to review labs and a third as a follow up for an ER visit. The fist visit was the typical run of the mill care visit, with a few gems peppered in for fun I assume. The doctor seemed pleasant initially but then started discussing his political views. This should have been my queue, but I wanted to give the benefit of the doubt. When going over my history, Dr. Thorpe blamed my long term symptoms on the covid vaccine and started talking about how ineffective it is. I made a comment about how that doesn't bother me because it was likely what saved me from being hospitalized due to covid. He dismissed what I was saying. I mentioned another issue I had been having long term and he told me his wife had it worse. Should have left then. The ER follow up takes the cake, however. I called to schedule the appointment and was asked several times why I needed to come in. When my appointment rolled around they called to verify where I was seen. I had already gone over that when I made the appointment, but hey, we're all human. I see their lovely nurse first, who has been friendly each time I've seen her. The doctor came in shortly after covered in crumbs. Again dismissing my symptoms and refused to write a referral, saying "we already know what you have. They aren't going to do anything for you." And continued to talk about diet(which is related to the condition but I already received that information). No further labs or tests, just "oh well we know now so it is what it is) attitude. It was at that moment the fate was sealed. Never again will I go to this office. They do not take patients seriously nor do they seem to care.