Elizabeth Snapinn, MD, FAAP
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Returning patients with a MyChart account can also book online.
Elizabeth Snapinn, MD, FAAP
Medical Specialties
- Primary care
- Internal medicine
- Pediatrics
- Clinical informatics
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Very succinct and appropriate care
Dr Snapinn is great at listening, understanding and suggesting treatment. I feel like she truly cares about me and my health.
Dr Snapinn is very professional and thorough. I am so glad to have gotten in to see her when I moved to Seattle.
Dr Snapinn listens and she doesn't rush me
Dr Snapinn is always up to date on my current status and very concerned about my health and getting better
Doctor Snappin is the MOST caring and informative PCP doctor I have had. She meets you where you're at and deep dives into information and resources so you are able to make an educated decision on your health care.
Dr Snapinn is great
I was pleased to find that the wait time was minimal. Dr. Snappen and her team have been fantastic, and I've been thoroughly satisfied with the care I've received since my first visit. Everyone has been incredibly kind and helpful it's truly been a great experience.
Dr. Snapinn is listening and very kind. She is thoughtful and explains all issues regarding medication and treatment and staying well.
She was very kind. My daughter was very anxious about doctors appointment and she made her very relaxed.
Doctor Snapinn is wonderful - she explains my concerns by showing my lab data and how I've improved over time. She's knowledgeable, efficient & engaged!
Dr. Snappin always makes me feel heard. She is clear when sharing information, and where possible uses images to accompany explanations. This is helpful because it helps me visualize aspects of the conversation. I always leave feeling cared for and that my concerns are addressed and we have a plan in place. She is by far my favorite primary care physician I've ever worked with. I recommend her to everyone looking for a PCP.
Great first visit. Dr. Had excellent listening skills
Dr Snappin is my second primary care provider and I feel lucky to have her. Whatever UW needs to do to keep her, just do it!
I'm very satisfied with how the visit went. Dr. Snapinn was very reassuring when I started getting anxious about certain procedures, and made sure we proceed with what's most comfortable for me. Despite my lack of knowledge and ignorance about many things, she didn't make me feel like I was being dense. She's very considerate and caring towards her patients--or at least, that's what it felt like to me.
Dr Snapinn always seems to have background in anything that comes up; plus she can look it up right away
Dr Snapinn and staff are always excellent
Dr Snappin Was very informative and caring. She provided me with a lot of information and let me make the decision.
Dr Snapinn is beyond excellent.
Dr. Snapinn is an excellent doctor. Very professional, knowledgeable & patient.
I am sincerely grateful for Dr. Snappin. She really cares about her patients as you would want from your doctor.
Learned a lot from Elizabeth about my health concerns.
This was the first time I saw Dr. Shapinn and she was great. We had a long friendly discussion and she covered all the medical questions
Elizabeth Snapinn, MD always shows care and genuine concern for her patients! I am extremely satisfied and happy to have her as my UW Physician.
I feel very lucky to have Dr. Snapinn as my pcp. She's so kind and thorough; she listens and follows through. I'm grateful for the high quality, compassionate care she provides.
Excellent discussion with Dr. Snapinn!
Dr. Snapinn is my favorite primary care doctor I've ever had. She not only listens, but shows genuine care and concern and goes out of her way to research solutions that are the best fit for me personally
Very good advices.
Best doctor ever!
Best experience with a MD ever
She was so knowledgeable and thorough, listened to all of our concerns and provided helpful insight. She was very patient and kind.
Dr. Snapinn and her PA student did a fantastic job making me feel heard and cared for. They were friendly, professional, and knowledgeable.
She explains everything to me.
My first visit with Dr. Snapinn. This was THE BEST [...] exam I've ever had done. She listened, asked questions and solved problems.
Dr Snapinn is an excellent physician in my estimation- thoughtful, helpful, extremely knowledgeable and able to utilize the tools she has available efficiently.
Dr. Snapinn is fantastic, even squeezed in a full visit when I was late due to a late prior appointment. She was so easy to talk to and relate to and addressed all my concerns.
Dr Snapinn is wonderful
So grateful for Dr Snappin's care! I always feel so heard and taken care of.
When Dr [...], my doctor of over 30 years, retired, I never thought I would ever again receive such wonderful treatment. But Dr Snappin is the BEST! I am so lucky to call her my physician. She is an incredible person and care giver. I cannot recommend her enough! Thankful to know her.
So like Dr Snapinn....a good fit for me.
Very busy doctor. Long wait times.
My first experience with Dr. Snapinn was outstanding. [...] I am very happy with her as my doctor.
Dr. Snappin is an excellent listener. The doctor really creates a caring environment and gives a lot of individual attention. Encourages questions and explain scenarios with a very pleasant and patient demeanor.
Dr. Snappin was attentive and explained every clearly and concisely.
The only issue really is the length of time between booking an appointment and the actual appointment - ie limited availability, but as this seems to be the new normal I'm attempting to fold that into my expectations. Dr Snapinn herself is fabulous, as are her medical assistants
I don't remember how long I waited but it wasn't unreasonable. Dr. Snapinn is kind and caring and she always follows through as needed. A good pcp is critical to access consistent, high quality care, so I feel very lucky to have found Dr. Snapinn.
The listening and helpful solution was excellent compared to what I have experienced in the past.
Dr Snapinn is extremely kind, an excellent listener, a great listener, caring and understanding of my personal health.
Dr. Elizabeth Snapinn is the best General Practitioner I've ever had. She listens, hears me, shows concern and care, is personable and professional every time I've seen her
Dr.Snappin and the staff has been amazing from my check in to checking up within my health is awesome. It's a blessing to walk into a nice clean sanitized facility I appreciate all staffs with helpful information.
About Elizabeth Snapinn
Dr. Snapinn believes in helping patients and families take the lead in their own care. She educates patients about their health so they can make decisions that fit with their goals and values. She also works with patients to prevent health problems before they start.
Dr. Snapinn clinical Interest is in child development, women's health, mood disorders, diabetes care and preventive medicine. Dr. Snapinn is only booking appointments with new pediatric patients and established patients.
Personal Interests
Dr. Snapinn loves reading, writing and traveling.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Pittsburgh-Medicine/PediatricsResidency, 2013, PediatricsUniv. of Pittsburgh School of MedicineMedical Education, 2009
Board Certifications
- Clinical Informatics, 2022, American Board of Preventive Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 2014, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics, 2013, American Board of Pediatrics