At UW Medicine, your feedback is important to us. While different care providers have their own unique strengths, we strive to be as transparent as possible with our quality of care. Learn more
18 reviews
July 29, 2020
I could not ask for a better doctor than Julie Carkin
July 25, 2020
I have been seeing Dr. Carkin for 15 years. She is amazing!! She has helped me through a lot of autoimmune issues.
July 23, 2020
I cannot rate Dr. Carkin or her office nurse, [...], HIGH ENOUGH. They are professional, courteous, caring, and extremely competent. They are a credit to the UW Medical Center
July 20, 2020
I have been very happy and grateful to be seen by *Dr. Carkin and her team!
July 10, 2020
*Dr. Carkin and her team do an A-1 job!
June 22, 2020
This office is extremely well managed and runs efficiently & effectively with a caring attitude. *Julie Carkin is a "saint" such a bright up to date provider who really cares about her patients.
June 11, 2020
*Dr. Carkin is an exceptional care provider. She's been my doctor for 10 years and I couldn't be happier.
June 4, 2020
The whole staff are so kind to everyone! [...], *Dr. Carkin's nurse is so friendly and a good listener. I consider her a friend as well as *Dr. Carkin! They never seem to rush through an appointment. *Dr. Carkin really is my all time favorite doc. She listens to me and always provides help as needed! I feel lucky to be her patient.
June 1, 2020
There is no way to improve perfection. *Dr. Carkin is my life line & [...] is always there to help me.
May 11, 2020
[...] went above and beyond to make me comfortable and feel welcome and cared for - as did *Dr. Carkin. They are both exceptional care providers and a dream team. They respond to e-care quickly and thoroughly. It is understandable why *Dr. Carkin is a Seattle top doc for 20 years and counting! She is brilliant, dedicated with me. Most thorough history and physical exam skills I've experienced. She truly listens with great empathy. I feel truly blessed to her patient.
March 27, 2020
None. Dr. Carkin always provides caring, intelligent, curious and helpful care. She is amazing.
March 13, 2020
*Julie Carkin is an absolutely phenomenal doctor and I feel very lucky to have her as my rheumatologist. This survey didn't ask about online communication, but I use MyChart to ask medical questions and *Dr. Carkin always responds promptly. Her nurse [...] (don't know last name) is also wonderful. 5/5 stars to whole crew at Seattle Arthritis Clinic. I wish my other medical providers were more like you guys.
March 4, 2020
Dr Carkin and nurse [...] are always courteous, friendly and overall a privilege to have as a part of my care team.
February 5, 2020
Really appreciate the comprehensive care and perspective that Julie Carkin provides.
January 24, 2020
Both Dr. Carkin and her nurse [...] are terrific to work with. No improvement needed.
January 21, 2020
I love my doctor she is caring and also a authority in her field. I respect her options.Dr. Julie Carkins is a credit to your hospital.
January 18, 2020
Every person I have interacted with at The [...] Clinic has been totally caring, professional, interested and empathic. I would give the entire facility an A+. Julie Carkin explains latest research, options regarding next steps, ideas I might consider. She answers questions, offers referrals, explains medication options etc. Then she does what is almost non existent in medical care, she views me as a person, not a statistic.She is quite simply, the best.
December 27, 2019
a very caring and knowledgeable doctor
About Julie Carkin
Julie Carkin, M.D., is a board certified physician, director of the Strong Bones Program and a founding member of The Seattle Arthritis Clinic at UW Medicine’s Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and a UW associate professor of Medicine. She is regularly listed as a Seattle Top Doc in Seattle Magazine and Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.
If you have suffered a low-trauma fracture, Dr. Carkin wants you to not only heal your broken bone but get better than you were before the fracture. If you are someone who suffers with rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, she wants to allow you to participate fully at home, at play, at work and within your community.
Dr. Carkin earned her M.D. from Boston University. Her clinical and research interests include osteoporosis and fracture prevention, full-spectrum care of complex inflammatory arthritis and immune system diseases.
Personal Interests
When not totally obsessed with Major League Baseball (and dreaming of the Seattle Mariners winning the World Series), Dr. Carkin loves bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing and exploring new cities.
Education and Training
Emory University School of Medicine
Fellowship, 1992, Rheumatology
UW - Division of Rheumatology
Fellowship, 1991
UW - Division of General Internal Medicine
Residency, 1990, Internal Medicine
UW - Division of General Internal Medicine
Internship, 1988, Internal Medicine
Boston University School of Medicine
Medical Education, 1987
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, 1992, American Board of Internal Medicine
