Richard W. Tobin M.D.
Only returning patients may call to schedule an appointment with this provider.
Richard W. Tobin M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Gastroenterology (digestive)
- Telehealth services
Locations
Digestive Health Center at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Tobin is an excellent doctor. I have been seeing him for several years and have appreciated the care and guidance he has provided. He will certainly be missed.
Dr. Tobin is very caring,he helped me a ruff spot during visit.
Always clear and helpful
Dr. Tobin has been one of my favorite doctors! I have [...] and therefore many specialists are involved with my care. Dr. Tobin has stood out as an excellent provider. He's always been willing to really listen to my concerns and never talked "down" to me even though my gastrointestinal health issues were somewhat unclear. I will really miss him.
Dr Tobin is a excellent doctor. He is truthful and knows how to handle people in a gentle way. He teaches me something new on every visit.
Comfortable to talk with the provider about your health
Dr. Tobin provided one of the very best evaluations I have had in years. Superlative.
Dr Tobin explained my treatment options very clearly and involved me in discussions.
Dr Tobin is the best!I'm very fortunate to have him as my doctor with all his experience and extensive knowledge Plus he is so kind!!
The doctor listen to us, answered all of you questions,we trust him, we had test done and he called us promptly.
Dr. Tobin is an excellent, very caring, attentive doctor.
Dr. Tobin is the best physician I have ever worked with.
Dr Tobin, who is excellent.
Dr. Tobin is amazing [...]
The scheduling process needs vast improvement. Dr Tobin is a wonderful physician, and is the only reason I suffer through the horrible administrative problems at UW. When he retires, I'm going elsewhere.
YesDr Richard Tobin is an excellent carring physician a master of his intellectual and practical craft
I'm very satisfied with this provider.
Dr. Tobin has been an excellent care provider for gastroenterology Issue.
The whole team were amazing, from start to finish.
About Richard W. Tobin
Richard Tobin, M.D., is a board certified physician and director of Gastroenterology at the Eastside Specialty Clinic and a UW professor of Gastroenterology and Medicine. He has been listed in “The Best Doctors in America” and a Seattle Top Doctor by Seattle Met Magazine.
Dr. Tobin has extensive experience in endoscopic procedures and colon cancer prevention, gastroesophageal reflux and esophageal motility. He strives to treat patients with compassion and the highest quality of care.
Dr. Tobin earned his M.D. at Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He is board certified in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is on the editorial review board for the journal Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and is past president of the Pacific Northwest Gastroenterology Society.
Personal Interests
In his free time Dr. Tobin enjoys hiking, saxophone and reading.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Texas SouthwesternMedical education, 1987UW - Division of GastroenterologyFellowship, Internal MedicineBarnes Jewish HospitalResidency, Internal MedicineBarnes Jewish HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology, 1993, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 1990, American Board of Internal Medicine