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 very thorough and explains your concerns and medical condition so that you are able to understand it and can feel free to contact him if need to regarding further concerns.
Absolutely am thrilled and happy to have Dr. Failor on my team.
Dr. Failor answered questions for me more honestly than I expected. I had some questions about previous care. As a retired RN I am aware I asked him some sticky questions. He answered them all very graciously.
[...] was excellent and walked me through the details of all my questions. Richard inspired confidence and was warm and comforting as well.
Dr. Failor is my favorite provider. He always takes time to listen and is very well informed about my condition.
Dr. Failor was a wonderful doctor. I was so impressed with his knowledge, conscientiousness, thoroughness, and manner. I feel so lucky to have been referred to him!
Dr Faler is one of the best doctors I've ever seen. Very patient and his through explanation are easy to understand.
Dr Failer was well prepared in reviewing my situation & a very good listener.
Very nice and informative! Answered all my questions
So lucky to be a patient of Dr. Failior!
Dr. Failor is an amazing doctor who was able to narrow down my conditions and make a quite remarkable assessment and plan of care moving forward. I felt confident on the expertise provided by Dr. Failor.
Dr. Failor is outstanding.
The doctors were great, the wait times were not
Dr. Failor is excellent!! Great listener. Listens to all my concerns & addresses them. He has excellent people skills.
Care provider was distracted as he could not connect to the computer. He did not seem aware of the details of my case and left the room rather abruptly without saying goodbye
Dr. FAILOR is by far one of the best caring physicians I have ever had. The bar is very high for those who follow him.
Dr Failor is a very caring physician who listens attentively and tries to address concern. He is very good at being honest and sharing decision making with the patient
Dr. Failor was exemplary. I would rate the above questions as Excellent, rather than Very Good, if it had been possible. It was obvious that he had taken the time to prepare for the appointment because he had handwritten notes that he referred to during our discussion. He Is a kind, caring and thoughtful doctor. I feel very fortunate to be under his expert care.
I was impressed with the doctor's respect for my intelligence and his willingness to work with my goals. He repeatedly asked me if I had any follow-up questions, and he answered them thoughtfully and honestly. He was nonjudgmental when discussing sensitive topics (e.g., my eating disorder). He was efficient, but he never seemed rushed.
*Dr. Failor was most professional. While at the same time showing he cared about my problem. Thoroughly explained what he was testing for, outcomes and treatment (BEST EVER EXPERIENCE).
Dr Failor has always listened and explained very intently
Dr Failor is absolutely amazing
A kind and professional doctor
Dr. Failor is the best provider I have seen. He is caring, collaborative and he listens/hears what the patient is experiencing.
Dr. Faylor is such a wonderful doctor !He is awesome !
Dr. Failor is very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional. The best of the best!
Both the nurse and the doctor exhibited outstanding patient care.
Dr Failor was very confident & patient. He answered my questions in layman's terms. I have every confidence in his diagnosis even though I was hoping it would be different.
Dr FAILOR, his nurses and the front desk. People are always wonderful.
Dr Failor was excellent as usual
Office staff who helped me set up this appointment and of course Dr Failor was ingaged and helpful.
Dr. Failor is outstanding and takes his time explaining my condition to me in terms I can understand.
Dr. Failor is an Excellent Physician [...]
[...]Doctor seemed carding and very knowledgeable.
Dr. Failor is a great specialty physician and does all he can to help people. [...]
Dr Failor is the finest Dr that I know.
[...] Dr Failor. Just a wonderful doc, who gave excellent explanations and very thorough. I felt like he respected my intelligence.
I've been seeing Dr. Failor for many years. He is an outstanding medical communicator and his attention to my medical issues is outstanding..Dr. Failor is a cut above most medical practitioners I've met over the years. I am very fortunate to have his guidance
Dr. Failor is exceptional. So glad he is my doctor.
Dr. Richard A. Failor, MD is an awesome doctor to work with. I am very happy that he takes care of me!
*Dr. Failor is always very caring and makes you feel OK about everything. He really relaxes me about my health.
Dr. Failor & his staff - all outstanding.
I appreciate Dr Failor's calling me after reviewing the lab results and updating me on meds and followup appt. I'm also grateful for [...] who was very professional when drawing my blood.
Everything was great from the front desk, exam, and lab. So no suggestions but to keep it up.
Dr R.Failor is an outstanding physician I have known for years! He is the Best as a care taker and human being - a practitioner of the Hypocrstic Oath.
No suggestions for improvement. I was impressed with the entire staff and doctor in this clinic. Dr. Failor clearly explained my medical condition, and outlined the future tests needed to reach a diagnosis and treatment. He is the model of a great doctor, and very nice, too.
Dr. Failor MD and his Staff
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