Colette Inaba, MD
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Colette Inaba, MD
Medical Specialties
- General surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Hernia repair
- Telehealth services
Locations
Surgical Services and Hernia Center at Meridian Pavilion
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Inaba was absolutely wonderful. Her care and concern went above and beyond. Through this whole process I was able to quit smoking and to this day stay smoke-free. That care team that I had for my procedure was exceptional service the nurse the medical assistant the anesthesiologist the whole care team all treated me with the best care. My follow-up appointment was consistently the same this was such a great experience for me. Anxiety or fear I had around the situation was immediately put at ease they made me feel comfortable they didn't even hesitate at all when I told them that I was feeling anxious or that I was worried about having any pain. The instructions were clear and detailed and easy for me to follow and I was also given a phone call a couple days after to make sure I was feeling okay. Thank you to Dr. Inaba and her team.
I had an excellent experience, Dr Inaba was very good with explaining procedures and answering questions. I'm very pleased with the results,I feel great and am healing nicely. I can't say enough great things about the whole operation, I would definitely recommend Dr Inaba to anyone.
Excellent information, advice and sharing of test results. Also excellent explanation of proposed procedures.
Dr. Inaba is personable, professional and informative. Leaves nothing on the table. Probes for answers she needs. Always friendly. She's an excellent antidote for petients with anxiety.
Dr Inaba exhibited exceptional courtesy, clarity, attentiveness, and thoroughness from beginning to end of this appointment-exceeded every standard of excellence I can think of.
Very thorough, listened attentively to all issues regarding my presenting issue
Dr Collette Inaba [...] Was amazing she took her time to explain everything from the CT scans to the things happening from my surgery to what I can expect with her plans to fix me . Very clear , wonderful explanations on so much and expectations as well .
Dr Inaba was excellent
Most complete Dr visit I have experienced since being with UW Medicine
The physician gave clear instructions for follow up. She included a referral Information and locations.
Dr. Inaba is fantastic. I wish she could be my primary care physician! We need more doctors like her as well as a medical system that adequately supports them!
Very nice and gave us good knowledge of my situation and made everything easy to understand.
Very informative and interactive
Dr Inaba was very thorough, interpreted my test results, my past history. She gave me a thorough exam, told me what was next. She answered all my questions. I was very impressed!
Very satisfied. Dr Inaba gave great info.
Doctor was excellent [...]
Dr. Inaba was incredibly thorough and kind throughout the visit. An otherwise uncomfortable visit was surprisingly pleasant because of her bedside manner and overall approach to care.
Love Dr Inaba and all UW Hernia and Surgery people I encountered
Dr Inaba was excellent in patiently listening to me, an older man with bad memories.She thoroughly explained the symptoms, options to repair my hernia with pro & con, and the outcome after surgery.Now, I am confident thay Dr. Inaba will do an excellent job in fixing my hernia.
Doctor Is no doubt the best specialist I ever talked to. Walked me through all the concerns and possible outcomes, showed me how it'd like to have or not have surgery, and gave clear and practical next steps. Lots of empathy and understanding.
Dr Inaba was thorough, clear and friendly. Very happy I have her for surgery.
We really appreciated Dr. Inaba's professionalism and obvious competence.
Very thorough, kind and extremely helpful
Personable, thorough, expert and clear. She earned my trust within minutes.
Doctor Inaba was very thorough in asking me questions about my health, my pain and health issues. She was very clear in explaining [...] She was very caring, patient, helpful and kind.
I've already referred Dr. Inaba!
Very impressed with the knowledge, professionalism, time spent, explanations, etc.
Absolutely fabulous all the way around. Nurse assistant and doctor were wonderful.
About Colette S Inaba
Colette Inaba, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and Clinical Assistant Professor in the UW Department of Surgery. She has advanced training in minimally invasive surgical approaches including laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
Dr. Inaba is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, personalized surgical care. She enjoys guiding patients through understanding their diagnosis, treatment options, and expected outcomes so they can choose a course of action that will optimize their quality of life.
Personal Interests
Dr. Inaba enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, playing the piano, and spending time with friends and family.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Washington, School of MedicineMedical Education, 2013UW - Minimally Invasive Surgery ProgramFellowship, 2000, Minimally Invasive SurgeryUniv. of Calif., Irvine-SurgeryFellowshipUniv. of Calif, Irvine General SurgeryResidency, General Surgery
Board Certifications
- General Surgery, 2019, American Board of Surgery