The Polyclinic

The Polyclinic is a group of health care facilities in Seattle, Washington. It is one of the largest multi-specialty clinics in the Puget Sound area, with 14 locations and 200 primary care and specialty physicians in most areas of medicine. On-site services are available at several locations, including laboratory, radiology, mammography, ultrasound, echocardiography, MRI and CT scans.[1]

The Polyclinic
IndustryHealth care
FoundedSeattle, Washington. 1917
FounderDr. H.J. Davidson, Surgeon
Dr. C.F. Davidson, General Practitioner
Dr. Earl Ristine, Urologist
Dr. Kenneth Holtz, General Practitioner
Dr. C.L. Templeton, OB/Gyn
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington, Puget Sound
,
United States
Area served
Pacific Northwest
Key people
Lloyd David, CEO and Executive Director
OwnerPhysician-owned
Number of employees
1,200
Websitewww.polyclinic.com

History
The Polyclinic Madison Center

The Polyclinic was established in 1917 by six physicians: Dr. H.J. Davidson, Surgeon; Dr. C.F. Davidson, General Practitioner; Dr. Earl Ristine, Urologist; Dr. Kenneth Holtz, General Practitioner; Dr. C.L. Templeton, OB/Gyn.

When its doors opened at the American Bank Building, located on 2nd Avenue in downtown Seattle, The Polyclinic offered primary and specialty care, supported by its own lab, x-ray, and surgery space.

After some expanding and an increase in offered care, The Polyclinic and its 11 physicians moved in October 1965 to one of its current locations on First Hill, Seattle at Broadway.

In 1965 The Polyclinic opened the Downtown location, featuring Family Medicine, Dermatology, Allergy / Asthma / Clinical Immunology, and Rheumatology.

Seattle Primary Physicians joined The Polyclinic in 2007, a change that incorporated six new locations into The Polyclinic.[2] At this time, 21 new family practice doctors joined the organization. Around the same time The Polyclinic Northgate location opened, featuring Cardiology, Dermatology, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat), Plastic Surgery, Pulmonary Disease, Urology, and Cosmetic Surgery.

In 2009, The Polyclinic partnered with Swedish Medical Center to implement electronic health records.[3]

In 2012, The Polyclinic Madison Center opened.[4] This location became the main hub for primary and specialty care at The Polyclinic, visible from Interstate 5. At this time, the Broadway building became a satellite location to the Madison Center.

National and state recognition

•100 percent of physicians at The Polyclinic are board-certified
•30 Physicians at The Polyclinic recognized in the 2014 Top Doctors listing from Seattle Magazine[5]
•Diabetes Self Management Education recognition awarded to The Polyclinic Diabetes Self-Management Education Program [6] from the American Association of Diabetes Educators

Leadership

The Polyclinic is led by CEO and executive director Lloyd David who has been with the organization since 1994. Since his arrival, The Polyclinic has grown from 70 physicians to more than 200. David is also one of the founders and former board members of the Washington Health Alliance.[7]

Dr. Rex F. Ochi, MD, is president of the Board of Directors and is a graduate of the University of Washington.

Foundation

The Polyclinic Community Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 2004. The program provides approximately 1,800 prescriptions to low-income patients and serves an average of 125 patients every year.

References
  1. "Polyclinic breaks out of the pack on Medicare program". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  2. "Polyclinic will absorb large group of physicians April 1". Bizjournals.com. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  3. "Swedish". Blog.swedish.org. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  4. "The Polyclinic Opens New Flagship Clinic at 7th and Madison" (PDF). Wahcnews.com. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  5. "Seattle Magazine's Top Doctors 2014". Seattle Magazine. 19 June 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  7. "Comparing Local Health Care in Puget Sound : 2012 Community Checkup Overview" (PDF). Wahealthalliance.org. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
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