Julie Carkin M.D.

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Julie Carkin M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatology (connective tissue disease)
- Telehealth services
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Carkin and her nurse, [...], are stellar examples of excellent care. I always feel heard and seen and my concerns are addressed well.
Very thorough, took time
Dr. Carkin is a kind, caring, excellent doctor. Her ability to translate medical terms and conditions into laymens language is so much appreciated. I wish all my doctors were like her.
Very professional yet personable, remembered me from last year's visit and made me feel at ease.
Dr. Carkin is the best!
Dr. Carkin is an outstanding physician in her excellence of knowledge, communication, compassion, and treatment recommendations. I feel fortunate to be her patient.
Dr. Did a particularly good job about explaining the next steps for my care plan. She was able to answer all my questions clearly and fully making me feel more comfortable.
Always excellent experience because she is such a good Dr.
Dr. Carkin has always been a good listener regarding any health issues I've had to explain. She has always been helpful as to what course of action I needed to take to alleviate any issues.
De Carkin is amazing provider for [...] years she has been working withMe to keep me mobile
Wonderful experience with both the nurse and Dr. Carkin. I am so grateful to have such a caring and competent doctor working for me. I can't say enough about how impressed I am with the entire experience.
Excellent care. I am most fortunate to be looked after by Dr Carkin who is a top notch outstanding physician.
Dr. Carkin is my hero!
Always the best experience with Julie Carkin. She is my favorite DR of all time.
Always great care here, thoughtful, personal, helpful
Dr Carkin is absolutely the Best. Her nurse [...] is also very good. I look forward to my visits with her.
I love Dr. Carkin. She is compassionate, joyful, brilliant and the best doc.
Dr. Carkin is excellent!
Absolute best rheumatologist in the city.
It's my hope you recognize how excellent Dr Carkin is.
One of the most PLEASANT visits I have experienced. I felt released and FREE TO SPEAK to both the nurse and Dr. Carkin. [...]
Dr Carkin is an excellent Doctor. Each appointment she walks in with a great big smile and very happy
Dr. Julien Carkin is an excellent doctor and her team takes excellent care of me.
Wonderful Dr & assistant!!!!!
Going to an appointment w/Dr. Carkin is always a pleasure. She always takes the time to explain and suggest alternatives.
In my opinion, Dr. Julie Carkin is one of the best HCP in the Puget Sound area. I'm so happy she takes care of my needs.
Dr Carkin is amazing!!!! I've been seeing her [...] years if that tells you anything!
Dr Carkin is compassionate, friendly, professional and provides comprehensive answers to any questions I may have. She is aware and knowledgeable of my history and she listens with great care and attention.
Always answers all my questions and does not rush. Dr Carkin is the best.
Dr. Carkin is compassionate, understandable, knowledgeable and practical in the treatments she recommends. I feel privileged to be one of her patients.
I look forward to my annual appt. With Dr. Carkin because she is the best listener and explains things so well. She is very compassionate and so smart..
Dr Carkin and [...] are hands down the best care team I have ever seen! In the 20+ years that I have been seeing Dr Carkin, I have experienced nothing but the best care and communication regarding my health. She is knowledgeable, up to date on all current best practices and medications, she is an excellent communicator, and she makes her patients feel like they are her top priority at all times. She is the epitome of the kind of caring person you want in a doctor, and I feel so fortunate to have been in her care all these years!
Dr. Carkin is the best!
Dr. Carkin and [...] are both fabulously well educated well-trained and well appreciated. I am so grateful for them and their care.
Dr. Carlin is a superlative physician. Always compassionate. I have been a patient of hers for 30 years, and would travel any distance to see her.
Dr. Carkin always asks and listens to any concerns I have, including me in discussion regarding what solutions/options we might try.
Dr Julie Carkin is amazing
Dr. Carkin is amazing. Her knowledge, empathy and thoroughness are unparalleled
Julie Carkin is amazing! She is kind beyond words! She explains everything so I can understand and relax. She offers ways to be comfortable and helps me be my self. She is incredible!
Dr Carkin and [...] are AMAZING as always
Dr Carkin & staff are examples of the highest standard of caring and professionalism I know.
She is the best doctor I have.
I have been with Dr. Carkin for many years and I'm always included with any decisions that are made about my care. I like and respect her very much. She is the best.
Dr Carkin and her staff always exceed in their treatment of me
My experience from my visit was very positive I trust Dr Carkin she is the best Doctor I ever had.
She is one of the best doctors I've ever seen. VERY knowledgeable and also caring. Takes the time that's needed!
Dr Carkin has always been exceptional in her care and attention to her patients.
Dr. Feng is amazing! She listens carefully to me, she is warm and friendly, her recommendations for me are always accurate.
Dr Carken is excellent! I travel [...] miles to continue seeing her as my rheumatologist.
She has been my doctor for over 20 years and has never shown anything but concern in helping me
About Julie Carkin
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
Education and Training
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Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, 1992, RheumatologyUW - Division of RheumatologyFellowship, 1991UW - Division of General Internal MedicineResidency, 1990, Internal MedicineUW - Division of General Internal MedicineInternship, 1988, Internal MedicineBoston University School of MedicineMedical Education, 1987
Board Certifications
- Rheumatology, 2012, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 1992, American Board of Internal Medicine