I was very nervous and am also [...] and the provider did an amazing job at making my [...] as easy as possible and she was also a soothing and calming presence. I really appreciated her.

Dr. Robert Yates is an exceptional surgeon and a remarkable individual. I am deeply grateful for the care he provided during and after my surgery. He listens patiently and recommends the best path forward for treatment. His professionalism, expertise, and compassion give patients great confidence and peace of mind.

Dr. Yates was amazing. Professional, courteous and genuinely listened and provided clear feedback and opinions regarding my condition as well as outlining options.

Dr Yates was very professional and communicative. I really appreciate the time he took to answer my questions and explore different avenues. I would recommend him to anyone concerned about a hernia or other such issues.

Excellent care. Dr spent nearly an hour with me. Very clear. Nurse was excellent as well

Dr. Yale is wonderful. From initial visit, to surgery, and through post-op, he has always been patient, kind, and has both listened carefully and provided answers to questions as well as provided answers and clear information about the process and recovery without rushing using clear, straightforward, and thoughtful language. I couldn't be happier with my choice of Dr. Yates as my provider, the treatment and care I received, and the outcome. I have already recommended him and the UW Hernia Center to 2 people, and will continue to do so in the future!

Doctor Yates has my trust and my sincere thanks. Overall excellent doctor, nursing, and facility.

Dr Yates is a physician who shows he really cares about helping his patients. He is very knowledgeable and spoke to me in a way that showed he really wanted to make sure I understood. He treated my questions with respect and spoke to me in a way that shows he really cares about helping his patients get the care they need. It left me feeling informed but very confident knowing he would be doing the surgery on me, It is like if I was a mountain climber I would trust him to hold my rope.

Excellent visit with Dr. Yates. He was very patient and took all the time needed to to explain and answer questions

Dr. Yates was informative, professional, and patient-focused. Excellent

Exceptional at explaining step by step instructions to the procedure. Calm and knowledgeable.

Dr. Yates is one the rare doctors who is highly skilled and also easy to talk to. Usually you get one or the other but not both qualities together. His medical assistant was also of the abilities and will no doubt be a very good doctor.

Dr. Yates understood the tests that were done and explained everything very well. He listened with interest in what I had to say and answered all my questions. I have full confidence in him and feel like I have the best doctor there is to help me with my [...]

The Doctor and his assistant were very friendly and knowledgeable

She was AMAZING!!! Sooooo calming during my test when my brain tried to slip into fight or flight mode. I kinda wish she could've been my birthing coach 12 years ago. So pleasant and professional but also made you feel like you're just chatting with an old friend as well. She was understanding when I didn't tolerate the entirety of the test but didn't make me feel bad when informing me. Please keep her on staff, maybe a raise, and please let her know how awesome she is. Thank you

I feel very fortunate that Dr. Yates was my surgeon. Absolutely made himself completely available to my needs.

Dr. Yates is a great doctor and I would recommend him to anyone

It was good seeing Dr. Yates again. Great overall experience, as usual. Thanx!

I have had excellent service from Dr. Robert Yates and his staff and would recommend him for hernia care and surgery.

Dr. Yates and team are fantastic!First time visit...Excellent communication, not rushed, great explanation of prognosis.

Dr Yates was excellent in listening, explainations of care, and proposed outcomes. Thank you!

Dr. Yates is great!! He's very patient, took his time with me and explained any concerns and questions I had as well as weighing any pros or cons, next steps to take moving forward etc. - also the office was spacious, as well as nice and relaxing with two TVs displaying calming nature scenes - overall a great experience!

I like Dr Yates very much!

Dr. Yates is exceptional! Willing to take on higher risk surgeries with confidence! He's caring, informative, and listens to concerns. He's an outstanding surgeon! So glad I found him to help me and my issues!

Doctor was informative and forthcoming about my condition and options to think about.

Dr. Yates was very knowledgeable and explained things very clearly.

Dr. Yates was very thorough and clearly understood my questions and needs

I've been dealing with this hernia for over [...] years. Dr. Yates was the first doctor that I felt actually heard me and gave me hope that it will be fixed

Dr Yates was awesome in all manner.

On time, explained what the procedure would be like and every detail that was going to happen.

Dr. Yates is an outstanding surgeon who provided me with meticulous and expert surgical care for a hiatal hernia. He was welcoming, present and patient in his bedside manner and immediately put me at ease as I sensed he was on my side and going to take the best care of me.

Dr. was very attentive! [...]

Dr Yates has always listened to and addressed any questions or problems I may have. He is an amazing doctor.

Dr. Yates is an excellent practitioner overall, listener and who cares and honest medical advice.

Dr. Yates was excellent and very helpful and explained everything to me that I needed

I appreciate Dr Yates' careful exam and explanation. [...]

Dr.Yates was so great. I felt informed, reassured, and confident in both myself and Dr. Yates after our discussion about my condition, treatment options, and self care tips he offered.

Dr Yates is Amazing! He helped save my life a year ago. I referred a friend with a similar problem to him

Dr yates is a very good and caring physician he spends countless hours trying to make sure you get the best care to solving your medical issues and I would recommend him to anyone with outstanding reasons why.

Dr Yates was friendly, personable, gave direct and informative information, and was willing to listen to my questions. I never felt rushed by Dr Yates, and was comfortable with his input.

Dr. Yates is a very skilled surgeon who is willing to take on complicated, involved cases that other surgeons won't attempt. I had previous surgeons refuse my procedure. I was eventually referred to UW Medicine and Dr. Yates who performed my[...]with no complications.

Great listeners, explained procedures thoroughly.