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Patient Stories
Knee Revision Surgery
Rich Barber
“The team at St. Joseph Medical Center was awesome. Everything was so orderly and went smoothly. Dr. Xing answered my questions in detail and did excellent work. I think he doesn’t get nearly enough recognition for the work he does, and I’d recommend him to anyone.”
Tumor Removal
Crystal Holland
“Dr. Xing is truly an expert at what he does,” she said. “He made me feel safe, and he did an excellent job."
Robotic Total Hip Replacement
Mike Sadowski
"On the third day after surgery, I picked up my walker, and then I just let it go. I realized I didn’t need it. I couldn’t believe it, but the pain was completely gone."
Joint Replacement Surgery
Bill Plenefisch
"I trust Dr. Beck’s knowledge and his ability. There is no other surgeon I’d trust to do three surgeries. The fact that I went back to him after having my hip done shows is the best testimonial I can give.”"
Prostate Cancer Survivor
Dave Carter
“Nothing indicated to me that I had a prostate problem…don’t assume that because you’re 27 or 37 or a weightlifter or a marathon runner that it can’t happen to you."
Midwifery Birth Center
Jessica Kosloski
“Honestly the best thing was that afterward, we were able snuggle as a family together on a wonderful bed with fresh sheets, you don’t feel like you’re in a hospital setting.”
Lung Cancer Survivor
Greg Corbin
“It’s done in under 15 minutes, and you keep your clothing on. There’s nothing invasive or uncomfortable about it. I could fall asleep during a scan!”
Lung Cancer Survivor
Mike Gates
“Just follow the steps: When you get your physical, if you feel any issues, ask for some tests. Your doctor will be happy to do it. ”
Colon Cancer Survivor
Waylon Kostrzewski
“This has been a life-changing experience. You don’t get to experience that one-on-one care that I received very often.”
Breast Cancer Survivor
Heather Steffenson
“People ask me all the time how I got through it. I tell them you have to have an absolutely tremendous support team, and I did.”
Bariatric Surgery
Hailey Emmons
"I feel great. I have the rest of my life to look forward to, and now I feel like I can really live it."
Prostate Cancer Survivor
Bob Reemts
“My care team was excellent, and all three providers collaborated on my treatment plan.”
Vascular Surgery
Victor Petersen
“Dr. Roberts saved my life. Without him, I might not be here. He did a great job. ”
Colon Cancer Survivor
Dr. Chris Eugenio
“If you have a history of colon cancer in your family, do it early. Start at 40. I’ve been telling all my friends, if you haven’t had one, please go get one.”
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bea Christophersen
"Strength is gradually returning to my fingers and wrists, and my hands don’t fall asleep anymore, I’m ready to get back to work."
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Melody Canty
"It was an excellent choice for me … now, I’m back at full speed"
Life-saving Care
Tina Barnes
"St. Anthony Hospital saved my life, I feel better than I’ve felt in years."
Hyperbaric Medicine
Dillard Bass
"I want everybody to know about this advance procedure."
Family Birth Center
Arsanto Family
"Everyone here really cares about you personally, and your experience."
Knee Replacement Surgery
Gary Hill, Sr.
"Knee replacement gets better every year — lowering risks, improving longevity and decreasing pain and recovery time."
Breast Cancer Survivor
Dianne Munroe
“They have great care, great people, and great follow-up. They just do an excellent job.”
Breast Cancer Survivor
Yvette Fosberg
"I just want people to know that you have to get your mammogram, even if you don’t have any signs. If it hadn’t been for the mammogram I would never have had a clue that something was going on."
Heart Care
Bob
"Bob said he believed in Dr. Reed’s skill and in the care he was getting and the relationships he had forged..."
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
Jeff
"Franciscan got me on the mountain again, I have never felt better!"
Breast Cancer Survivor
Heidi
"I trusted the doctors, they knew what they were doing and they attacked the problem."
Knee Replacement Surgery
Judy
"I can walk without pain and run around with my little grandson. I’m a much happier person."
Arthroscopic Surgery
Toby
"As someone who’s an extremely active person and doesn’t sit down very often, I was happy to be back on my feet as soon as I possibly could."
Arthroscopic Surgery
Rachel
"I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Vaughan for putting me back together again and allowing me to go on doing what I love to do."
Palliative Care
Reed Family
“They helped us focus on living the life we have now to the fullest,” Marianne says.
Erratic Heartbeat
Maria Gudaitis
"Now all I can think is, ‘That was so easy. Why did I wait so long?"
Sleep Therapy
Tim Simon
“I used to get sleepy and I’d need to pull over. Now I can drive all day without feeling tired."
Back Surgery
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Gaylen Wood
"They explained my options so I could make a decision about treatment. Just knowing that I have this access to care takes a lot of pressure off."
Chronic Pain
Marta Idowu
“But now, my pain doesn’t manage me — I manage it! At last, I feel like my old self again.”
Reconstructive Breast Surgery
Andrea
"And for the first time, when I woke up in recovery, I felt ok."
Heart Care
Norman
"It was so convenient to have all of these tests done within one single visit, each test was done by a different individual and they were so professional."
Testicular Cancer Survivor
Kevin
"I needed to keep moving, keep working and keep living. They helped me to do that."
Prostate Cancer Survivor
George
"Dr. Mastras comes across as very human, very down to earth, and has a great sense of humor."
Prostate Cancer Survivor
John
"In all cases I’ve felt very confident and trusted that [Virginia Mason Franciscan Health] was giving me the best information."
Prostate Cancer Survivor
Bill
"Dr. Arroyo spent time with my wife and I, and he talked to us about everything."
Breast Cancer Survivor
Gretchen
"If you have to go through chemo, I would rate the experience at the cancer center very highly."
Breast Cancer Survivor
Diane
"He was sensitive to the issues and addressed any questions or concerns that we had and he took the time to make sure we understood the answers."
Breast Cancer Survivor
Kerie
"Dr. Blau is brilliant but she doesn’t talk like an academic. She uses laymen terms so you understand everything."
Breast Cancer Survivor
Maggie
"Her capacity for compassion, and at the same time getting right to the point, is pretty amazing."
Breast Cancer Survivor
Eileen
"They were talking to both of us from a very humanistic and holistic perspective."
Testicular Cancer Survivor
Ronn Goodnough
“I want the community to feel that we’re providing them with a respectful and thoughtful experience of healthcare,” he says. “I want people to feel like we’re thinking of them as they experience life and all that it comes with.”
Breast Cancer Survivor
Shannon Wulick
Shannon’s tumors were treated and shrank significantly as a result of her chemotherapy, and she had surgery in late July, followed by radiation to remove any residual tumors.
Lung Cancer Survivor
Peter Newcomb
Peter received successful surgical and chemo treatment, right away. “It was the best care and the nicest staff possible,” he says.
Bariatric Surgery
Mohria Mote and Breanna Rae
"We have so much energy now, and we’re both so active. We love hiking at Point Defiance and China Lake. This has truly been life-changing."
Breast Cancer Survivor
Linda Fortune
"Dealing with this type of issue isn’t fun, and the whole team worked together and treated me like I was important. They did a great job with me."
Colon Cancer Survivor
Alan Roberts
"When God or your body gives you a sign, you pay attention — even if it’s from a softball."
Colon Cancer Survivor
Sara
Sara’s prognosis depended on swift multidisciplinary intervention.
Colon Cancer Survivor
Melissa
"If there was a picture in the dictionary that went along with the definition of compassion, it would be Dr. Kanneganti."
Weight Loss Surgery
Barry and Wynetta
"We had the surgeries close together so we could learn from and support each other."
Heart Care
Frank
"I couldn’t have chosen a better person to do this surgery than Dr. Hampton or a better hospital to have it done than St. Joseph."
Colon Cancer Survivor
Joe Goode
“The process is easy. You’re very comfortable and relaxed, then you wake up and get your results. You just have to take a day off from work, and that day off can save your life.”
Lung Cancer Survivor
John Thompson
"I feel as good as I ever did. The scars from surgery were small, and now I can’t see them at all. I trusted the doctors and they did a great job.”
Lung Cancer Survivor
Rebecca Carreto
"Dr. Templin was very reassuring, very confident and organized. He told me 'we’re going to take good care of you.' And that’s exactly what they did."
Breast Cancer Survivor
Autumn Landos
“The team at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health supported my decisions and helped me get the treatment that worked best for me.”
Breast Cancer Survivor
Kathy Himes
“You can’t let your guard down - even missing one mammogram can mean an entirely different outcome. Just schedule it. Around your birthday each year is a great time.”
Colon Cancer Survivor
Valerie Schock
“I was fortunate to have excellent care from three female providers. I knew I wanted to put my health in the hands of the Franciscan providers.”
Midwifery Birth Center
April Murphree
“I really noticed that every person that we interacted, the doulas, midwives and nurses, were genuinely happy about our baby.” April said. “Everyone was very responsive to our questions.”
Lung Cancer Survivor
Kathy Calvert
Kathy considers herself “one of the lucky ones!” And you won’t find a more positive and energetic person. Today, she is grateful for the excellent care she received and is a proponent of lung cancer screening for those who really need it.
Prostate Cancer Survivors
Scott Vanderflute and Kelly Bolender
"Dr. Willis is a brilliant surgeon, but perhaps more important is how deeply he cares,” said Kelly. “He treated me like a good friend. He’s caring and easy to talk to, and his goal was 100 percent recovery."