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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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
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
Dr Failor is a kind, compassionate, caring, intelligent, thorough doctor. I'm thankful I found him and that he is helping me with my health care!
Always great care by Dr. Failor.
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.
The doctor was concerned and attentive to my problem
Incredibly reassuring doc. I've been seeing him for [...] years now and it's great to have a focused and friendly caretaker
Dr. Failor and his resident doctor were both caring, knowledgeable and supportive. I wish all the doctors I've seen were like them.
Very good explanation of the issue. He gave a good recommendation.
Plenty of time was given during my appointment to discuss all my concerns and gather an understanding of treatments
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.
Dr. Failor is amazing - the best endocrinologist I have seen anywhere in the country.
Dr seems very caring and knowledgeable about my condition although it isn't common for my age
He is a very warm person, great chairside manner
Dr. Failor is outstanding! A great listener and empathetic provider.
It was obvious that Dr. Failor had extensively read by medical history and medications and correlated that to my recent fall. As a result, he recommended suspending one medication that it appeared I no longer needed to take due to possible remission, especially since it could cause dizziness. I was very impressed!
[...] 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. Alan Failor is one of the best doctors I have ever gone to. He is very knowledgeable and really listens and problem solves with you.
Consistent care is why I drive to Seattle to see Dr Failor. ALWAYS knows what is happening with my care. Always supportive
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.
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