
UW Medicine Primary Care at Kent-Des Moines
Pediatrics • Des Moines, WA • 1 location locations
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
UW Medicine Primary Care at Kent-Des Moines in Kent, WA offers family medicine with obstetrics, pediatrics, internal medicine, behavioral health, and nutrition services. The clinic provides same-day appointments six days a week with evenings available, telemedicine visits, on-site lab and digital X-ray, and after-hours nursing services.
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Current Offers
New patient welcome
FAQs
What services are offered at UW Medicine Primary Care at Kent-Des Moines?
Primary care services including family medicine with obstetrics, pediatrics, internal medicine, behavioral health and nutrition, with on-site lab and digital X-ray.
Is telemedicine available?
Yes, telemedicine visits are available via secure video.
What services are available at this location?
Acute illness and injury, adolescent medicine, behavioral healthcare, COVID-19 vaccine, children's care, chronic disease management, colposcopy and LEEP, digital X-ray services, family medicine, family planning, IUD and Nexplanon placement, immunizations, integrated behavioral health, internal medicine, on-site laboratory, patient education and support resources, pediatrics, preventive medicine, preventive screenings, primary care.
Is telehealth available?
Yes, telehealth services are available.
What are the contact options to book or message my care team?
Use MyChart to message your care team, or call during business hours to receive a call back; after hours, you can access after-hours nurse services.
Do you accept my insurance plans?
We accept most major insurance plans.
What is the mailing address for the clinic?
23213 Pacific Highway S, Kent, WA 98032
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp/Apple Maps aggregation: Approx. 2.6/5 to 3.0/5 (based on various platforms) (~22-23 reviews mentioned on aggregators)
Patients praise
- Convenient location
- Helpful nursing staff
- Some doctors received positive feedback for being professional and polite
Common complaints
- Scheduling issues and mistakes by call center/reception
- Perception of rushed, impersonal care ("jiffy lube of healthcare")
- Long wait times in exam rooms without communication
- Professionalism and bedside manner concerns
"It honestly feels like the jiffy lube of healthcare, in and out as fast as possible, and you only matter when you are..."
- Yelp user review"The nurses get 5 stars and a certain doctor gets 1 star after telling me Im too hypersensitive..."
- Patient review"Unprofessional. Too many scheduling issues every time I get rescheduled due to a mistake their call center or reception made!!!"
- Yelp user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- MultiCare Primary Care in Kent features new model for patients | Kent Reporter - Mar 31, 2026
- Judith Iloka, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Des Moines, WA - May 14, 2026
- Rachel K. Hersom - Physician Assistant in Urbandale, IA - May 14, 2026
- Dr. Phillip Lodico, DO - Family Medicine Physician in Des Moines, IA | Healthgrades - May 5, 2026
- Internal Medicine West Des Moines | The Iowa Clinic - News Usa Today - Jul 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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