Katherine Fahy, MD, CAQSM
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Katherine Fahy, MD, CAQSM
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- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Kate Fahy is the BEST!! She is attentive to my needs, listens to my concerns and does not rush during our time together. She makes sure I am involved in decision-making about my health and my comfort level regarding the care she provides me. I consider her a full partner in my health careand I can't speak more highly of her. I give her 5 stars, as well as her whole team!
Dr. Fahy,and MA [...], are an amazing team. They go out of their way to create a friendly and caring environment. I have come to this clinic for several years, and plan to continue in the future.
As always Dr.Fahy and her staff shine. Very patient, informative, kind, professional. I feel very valued as a person in this doctor's office.
Dr Fahy is an incredible and very caring doctor. I have a childhood history of medical neglect, and going to the doctor can be activating for me. I often feel like my concerns won't be listened to, as that Is my past experience. I felt very safe talking about my symptoms and I feel like they were actively addressed.
I found many things about my visit so helpful, thank you Dr. Fahy! She used AI to speed up the visit summary but especially so she could focus on listening to me, which I really appreciated! She took me seriously and simplified the advice I'd been given, like testing my Vitamin B12 and letting me know I didn't need to take it after all. And she helped explain what is really happening with my hand, with easy suggestions, a referral, and a timeline. Thank you!
I really like and trust my care provider, but it took 2 1/2 months to get the 1st available appointment. Please look into hiring more staff to ease the backlog of patients needing to see the doctor.
Dr. Fahy is excellent!
Love Dr. Fahy! Great doctor!
Dr. Fahy is the best!
Dr. Fahy is fantastic. I trust her and appreciate her explanations and she is very personable and easy to talk with.
Asked if I worked out and ate fast food. Actually cares. I am thankful Fahy is my doctor
Dr Fahy is a gem. She is very professional and personable
Dr Fahy and assistant [...] are very very good at their professions in addition to being very supportive and kind.
Dr. Fahy is wonderful!! Very smart, kind, thoughtful, thorough, and really cares. I feel like she has plenty of time for me.
She took her time to explain things in a kind and caring manner
Dr. Fahy is an excellent physician. She is extremely bright, considerate, compassionate, and helpful. She is one of the most pleasant physicians I have ever known. She treats me like an adult and regards me as medically competent. She involves me in the treatment plan. She is a credit to UW and the medical profession in general.
Dr Fahy is excellent!!
Dr. Fahy remembers details about my life in a way that makes me feel seen and important to her. She is so smart and easy to talk to.
Dr was super communicative and helpful to understanding
Dr. Fahy is incredibly attentive, kind and knowledgeable. She was able to answer all of my questions and provide recommendations on how to move forward with all of my concerns
I have already recommended Dr. Fahy to friends. One of them has since seen Dr. Fahy for a [...] issue and is very happy with the treatment she underwent and the positive results.
Dr Fahy is phenomenal, have recommended her to friends and acquaintances for their needs
Dr. Fahy is responsive to my problems and empathetic. She has an excellent manner that makes me want to follow her advice. I come away from my visit generally feeling more positive and optimistic about the condition I have ask her to diagnose and treat. She is a good doctor and clearly interested in perfecting her craft.
Dr. Fahy provided the highest level of care that I have received from any physician in Seattle since I moved to the city 13 years ago. She is conscientious, caring and professional in every aspect of her care delivery.
Dr. Fahy is wonderful.
Dr Fahy is extremely competent and caring...best dr ever!
I can't say enough about Dr Fahy. Her knowledge, her caring, and her light, fun disposition make the experience as good as it could possibly be
Dr Fahy always provides excellent care. She asks pertinent questions and listens carefully to responses and explains her diagnosis and treatment plans.
Dr. Fahy - excellent sports medicine dr. Always concerned & a great listener... helped a lot with my shoulder.
Dr. Fahy provides excellent care. She combined her medical expertise with a human approach. She is clear in what needs to happen and is encouraging without placing unrealistic pressure on patients to change behavior overnight. She celebrates progress.
I always feel heard and taken care of by Dr Fahy and her team. I'm really fortunate to have her as my physician.
Dr Fahy is a top notch physician
Dr. Rao is extraordinary. Very inquisitive and excellent technical knowledge. He figured out what my issue was, [...] and expertly administered a procedure. He is also very kind and friendly.
Dr Fahy did not rush thru the appointment but made me feel listened to
Dr Fahy is awesome. Very lucky to have her as my PCP
Excellent care from Doctor Fahey
Dr Fahy is an amazing doctor. Easy to talk to and very knowledgeable
Dr. Fahy put me at ease and thoughtfully and patiently answered all my questions. She took time to explain her recommendations. She was engaged and attentive throughout - I never felt like she was rushing through our visit to get to another patient. And her genuine concern for me as a patient and my well-being was obvious. I'm very happy she's my doctor.
I had no questions since she answered everything before I had to ask.
I always have a good experience with Dr. Fahy.
Excellent service and extremely knowledgeable team that took great care of me.
Excellent first experience w/Dr. Fahy! She took time to listen and answer all of my questions. She outlined the plan moving forward.
Dr. Fahy is wonderful - very easy to talk to, kind, and clear in her explanations.
Amazing experience! I always felt cared for and listened to! Was treated with lots of respect. The provider was patient with any questions/stories and was very thorough.
Best Doctor Ever
I love Dr Fahy! She is very pleasant and personal, empathetic and professional. A visit with her is like visiting a favorite family member who happens to be super knowledgable and wise!
This was one of the best experiences I have had at a doctors office. Very efficient and everyone was extremely nice and professional.
Dr Fahy & her team are great. I always feel listened to, cared for, and like we approach my health as a team.
Dr. Fahy is the best primary care provider I've ever had.
Very good communicator, compassionate and clear. Took time with me but moved conversation forward effectively. I appreciated It when she named that there is a tendency to want to tie things up with a bow, but with my diagnosis not yet clear, the best we can do is figure out a few next steps.
About Katherine Elizabeth Fahy
Katherine Fahy, MD, CAQSM, is a family medicine physician who specializes in sports medicine.
Dr. Fahy’s medical interests include preventive care, women’s health, diagnostic and procedural musculoskeletal ultrasound, sports injuries, ski medicine, injuries in the equestrian athlete, running medicine and bone health. Her prior research has focused on bone health, running medicine, the female athlete triad and disability studies.
Before going to medical school, she worked as a horseback riding instructor and ranch manager in Colorado. She earned her medical degree from the University of Florida where she developed interests in primary care, sports medicine and the medical humanities. She went on to complete her family medicine residency and sports medicine fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
She is board-certified in both family medicine and sports medicine.
Personal Interests
Outside of work, Dr. Fahy enjoys spending time with her partner and their Australian Shepard. She enjoys hiking, camping, skiing and standup paddle-boarding, as well as exploring local restaurants and sporting events.
Education and Training
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UCLA - Sports Medicine ProgramFellowship, 2021, Sports MedicineUCLA - University of California at Los AngelesInternship, 2020, Family MedicineUniv. of Florida College of MedicineMedical Education, 2017
Board Certifications
- Sports Medicine, 2021, American Board of Family Medicine
- Family Medicine, 2020, American Board of Family Medicine