R. Alan Failor M.D.
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R. Alan Failor M.D.
Medical Specialty
- Pituitary disorders
Locations
Pituitary Program at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Failor is an EXELENT Dr
Dr Failor is an amazing Dr. He always makes you feel heard and seen and cares about his patients.
[...] and Dr Failor were very friendly and helpful. Dr Failor gave understandable explanations re my decades test and treatments that I could use. He is clearly at the top of his field!
I always receive excellent care with Dr. Failor.
Dr. Failor is a pleasant man but his explanations to questions are often not clear or miss key points to understand the reasons for recommended treatment.
I love Dr. Failor!
I tell everyone I got so lucky with finding my doctors here in Seattle. Dr Failor is great!
I have always been very pleased with the care I have received over 35 years now - I had Acromegaly, and because It Is so rare your medical team was able to diagnose the problem - truly changed my life - My Dr.'s in Spokane were totally unable to diagnose the condition - Finally after 7 years of no help your medical team solved the problem - I will for always be so grateful !! Thank you !! I started with Dr. [...] , for many years now Dr. Failor for many years and they both were great !!
Dr. Failor is a superb doctor. He takes such good care of me and the information I give him. Makes changes that are necessary after our discussions. I never feel like I am rushed, I feel listened to and understood. I feel so much safer now that I am in his care. I feel blessed to have him as my Doctor.
Dr Failor sees 3 generations in our family He is an excellent physician, very knowledgeable, personable asks lots of Qs , we are so lucky to have him as our provider
Always great visit. Great doctor.
Dr. Failor read through my questions and addressed each one. He took time for discussions. He is an excellent doctor. I have been very lucky to have him.
Dr Failor is a very good listener and always has helpful comments for my situation. He is very knowledgeable. Thank you.
Dr. Failor show extreme courtesy and listened intently to me. He was kind and gentle and showed respect at every opportunity. I felt understood and really learned from his clear answers to my questions.
Dr. Alan Failor is a consummate example of a superb clinician!
Dr Tailor discussed treatment options very well, and we agreed with options based of forthcoming test results.
Dr. Failor is a very good Dr. I will miss him if or when he may retire
Dr Failor is 100% focused on our appointment and time together. [...] He answered my questions and asked for and listened to my concerns. It was a very positive experience, and I feel fortunate that he is my doctor.
Dr Failor is excellent. He actually does a physical exam! He is practical, wise and knowledgeable.
Dr. Failor was most pleasant! He took a lot of time with me, discussing and answering questions!
Both Dr [...] and Dr. Failor were excellent. Dr. [...] had clearly gone through my hx of many decades, and impressively focused on the relevant issues.All my questions and concerns were addressed in a thoughtful manner .Both physicians worked seamlessly to ensure I was expertly cared for.My experience from walking in the clinic to my departure EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS!Thank you!
Dr. Failor is an incredible doctor and amazing human being. I feel lucky that I am able to see them for my medical concerns
Best dr ever. Most communicative dr I've ever encountered
Dr. Failor always takes the time to listen to my concerns and addresses them. He cares about his patients and their health issues. I'm very lucky to have him as my doctor.
ALWAYS EXCELLENT. Dr Failor is the ONLY reason I step foot in Seattle
Dr Failor is outstanding at being clear and offering his excellent recommendations. He is also very easy to talk with and has provided a number of useful guidelines that I can easily follow
Dr. Failor is a treasure. I have been going to him for years. He always listens and helps me to figure things out about my condition when I am there.
Dr Failor is an excellent doctor. He communicates clearly, shows empathy and compassion.
Dr Failor is a superb, knowledgeable, professional doctor. I have a high degree of respect for him.
Very caring and knowledgeable!
Dr Failor is a very approachable, caring doctor.
Dr. Failor is an excellent doctor. I couldn't be more pleased to have him as my doctor.
Always find Dr. Failor open and available to my questions and concerns. Allows time for discussion and answers.
Dr. Failor is outstanding and communicates effectively and honestly.
Dr Failor carefully explained my options & answered questions & concerns I had. I appreciate his candor & straight talk about my particular situation.
An excellent health care experience. Dr. Failor is a wonderful doctor, very personable and caring. And knowledgeable!
Dr. Failor was impressive with his knowledge of how to approach a solution to my problem.
[...] Dr Failor was very attentive and provided clear and professional answers to my questions. [...] Very comforting and professional recommendations.
Doctor Failor and [...] were both very detailed in their questions, answers and explanations. Completely thorough. We had a very good discussion, and I appreciate that they brough me into the decision making.
Dr. Failor listens well and explains very thoroughly.
I would recommend Dr. Failor to anyone always very professional, caring, and thoughtful.
I left the appointment thinking "wow, I'm in with a great Doctor." Dr Failor is so knowledgeable and readily shares.
Dr. Failor is an outstanding provider and a role model for UW Med
Dr Failor is an excelent physician,both my mother and my daughter saw him for decades and years;he is very knowledgeable,very through , excelent bed side manner, you can feel that he cares a lot about youWe strongly recommend him as a doctor and hope he will continue to work for many years
Dr Failor is the best communicator in the profession
Dr. FAILOR is an patient oriented and excellent physician.
The Nurses/Physicians assistants and Dr. Failor went above and beyond in the best way possible to provide me with great care.
Dr. Failor is a very patient, supportive, and professional physician. I'm so glad that I was able to have him as my doctor.
Dr Failor truly listened to how I felt.
Excellent care plan . I like that I can check my [...] levels as needed
About R. Alan Failor
Dr. Failor strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. He is not currently accepting new diabetes patients, but he is accepting new endocrine patients.
Dr. Failor earned his M.D. at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is board certified in both General Internal Medicine and Metabolism, Endocrinology & Nutrition.
Education and Training
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiMedical education, 1977UW - Division of Metabolism/EndocrinologyFellowshipCedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency, Internal MedicineCedars-Sinai Medical CenterInternship, Internal MedicineCedars Sinai Medical Center