Roy M. Colven M.D.
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Roy M. Colven M.D.
Medical Specialty
- Dermatology
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Colvin is the best.
I adore Dr. Colven and my experience with him has been fantastic. I don't want him to ever retire. I recommend him to other patients who have a Dermatology referral.
Dr Colvin wasEmpathetic in his medical conversation and skilled while performing a biopsy. Excellent care.
*Dr. Colven & resident was thorough, efficient & friendly.
Dr. Colven is outstanding!
*Dr. Colven went out of his way to fit me in for an unplanned procedure.
Excellent interaction, concise, explanations and instructions.
Not only competent but charming and fun. And he'd looked at my chart - a real plus.
Dr. Colvin is the absolute best. I have complete faith in him and his staff to ensure I receive the best [...]care
I felt heard, attended to, very professional, kind hearted doctor.
Dr. Colven is the best!
My doctor always make me feel so comfortable, he is not in a rush, he is very professional and makes you understand his education about any concerns & treatment. The receptionists need to lower their voices, there is privacy as a patient checks in.
I highly commend *Dr. Colven's staff (and him). [...]
From check-in through doc, all were excellent.
My Dr. for 25 yrs. The best.
Both the med student and MD were very nice and knowledgeable. Answered my questions. . Thanks
I believe they do everything to excellent standards.
*Roy Colven is the BEST! Always professional, friendly & thorough. [...]
[...] Dr Colven Roy
Dr. Colven is awesome .i really like him a lot.
About Roy M. Colven
Roy Colven, M.D., is a board certified dermatologist at the Dermatology Clinic at Harborview and a UW professor of Dermatology and Medicine and an adjunct professor of Global Health.
He is also director of the UW Dermatology Residency Program. Dr. Colven believes medical education starts with the patient. Understanding one's illness allows a patient to become a partner in his or her health care.
Dr. Colven earned his M.D. at the UW. His clinical and research interests include general dermatology, systemic diseases and the skin, HIV and the skin.
Personal Interests
In his free time Dr. Colven enjoys travel, cycling and parenting.
Education and Training
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Duke University Medical CenterFellowship, 1996, DermatologyUW - Division of General Internal MedicineResidency, 1991UW - Division of General Internal MedicineResidency, 1990, Internal MedicineUW - Division of General Internal MedicineInternship, 1988, Internal MedicineUniv. of Washington, School of MedicineMedical education, 1987University of WashingtonTeaching Appointment
Board Certifications
- Dermatology, 1996, American Board of Dermatology
- Internal Medicine, 1990, American Board of Internal Medicine