Barak Gaster M.D.
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Barak Gaster M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Primary care
- Internal medicine
- Telehealth services
Locations
General Internal Medicine Center at UW Medical Center - Roosevelt
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Gaster is the best
Loved getting to know Dr Gaster better
Dr Gaster is very caring and the best doctor ever!
Dr Gaster is an amazingly informed and compassionate physician
Dr. seemed very rushed & checked watch for time multiple times.
An excellent focused MD
Dr. Gaster is outstanding.
Dr. Gaster is an excellent physician who cares about his patients' wishes and respects their choices and special circumstances.
Dr. Gaster has been a terrific support for me through a difficult health predicament. He has been efficient and determined in getting the tests and information needed to address my health issues.
Dr. Gaster at the Roosevelt Clinic is an excellent doctor providing exceptional care.
Dr had studied my medical history before seeing me. Excellent!
Dr. Gaster is one of the world's best doctors.
During this and my prior visit I feel like my doctor listened attentively, communicated his formulations of my concerns effectively and came up with a game plan. He also reassured me that there was not something more serious going on (knowing from past visits that I tend to worry).
I greatly appreciate Dr. Gaster
The exam and explanations were very thorough and helpful.
He was amazing - I wish he could be my regular doctor.
Dr. Barak Gaster, MD. Is the real deal. Excellent communicator. ***** 5 STARS ***** sometime forgetful & rushed.
Dr. Gaster is very thorough about everything.
Dr. Gaster took all the time needed to thoroughly address my questions and help in planning for my ongoing health.
Dr Gaster went out of his way to listen to my thoughts. Would recommend him very highly He is always very helpful
*Dr. Gaster is fantastic! Professional, smart, empathetic personal.
Dr. Gaster is the best.
Dr. Gaster and his team created an excellent consultation
Dr. Barack Gaster is tops!
Dr. Barak Gaster. [...]I was apprehensive to start with a new doctor. But Dr. Gaster has been very good, and I am grateful that he is my doctor now.
[...] Dr. Gaster made the experience excellent.
Dr Gaster is a caring experienced physician and I feel honored to be his patient
About Barak Gaster
Barak Gaster M.D. is a UW professor of medicine. He provides primary care to a large panel of adults and is a member of the teaching faculty working with resident physicians in the clinic and in the hospital.
Dr. Gaster earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago and his M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco. He first came to the University of Washington as a resident in internal medicine where he went on to serve as chief resident.
Dr. Gaster's clinical interests include prevention, screening and primary care. He enjoys partnering with patients to explain options for their care and explore ways to keep them healthy.
He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and is board certified in internal medicine. He is a past chairman of the Washington State Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Personal Interests
Dr. Gaster enjoys reading, hiking and staying updated on current affairs.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Calif. San FranciscoMedical education, 1993UW - Division of General Internal MedicineResidencyUW - Division of General Internal MedicineInternship, General Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine, 1996, American Board of Internal Medicine