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I'm Doctor Kim Pruess and I'm a primary care provider at Swedish Medical Group.
When I first meet a new patient I try to put the patient at ease by letting
them talk about their history and their
background and tell me what's important for me to know from their perspective.
My primary concern and goal for every patient that I treat is that they take
control of their health care issues. I want my patientst to understand their
medical issues and know their options for treatment and take control of their health.
Compassion is probably one of the most important things that I do as a physician.
I feel that patients really need to be able to speak openly to their physicians
and express what their concerns are.
The benefit for a patient to choose the Swedish Clinic is for the wonderful
network of specialty physicians we have as well as the wonderful supportive
care in emergency rooms and primary
care. Outside the office I enjoy skiing
and reading and I have horses that I enjoy
taking care of. My work is definitely fulfilling
because I'm always learning new things. Everyday there's a new diagnositc
challenge and new medications and treatments to learn which are interesting.
What keeps me coming to work every day is the difference that I can make in
a patient's life by giving them helpful medical advice and helping
direct their medical care.