Roy M. Colven M.D.
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Roy M. Colven M.D.
Medical Specialty
- Dermatology
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Roy very positive and listens to my care needs
Dr. Colven is smart, thoughtful, thorough, and informative. All good!
Dr. Colven listened to non-specialty concerns; bunion of left foot, and gastroenterological issues.
I had a good experience with Dr. Colven.
My doctor is great
Smooth, informative and effective appointment experience. 10/10 would recommend
Dr. Colven gave me advice on treating "itching" condition and it worked like a charm; I couldn't be happier!
Dr Colven is great
Roy Colven is the best doctor and I trust him fully
The best care possible
I've seen this physician for many years & he continues to speak w/me on friendly, respectful & kind terms.
A great physician. He really listens and then provides easy to understand, knowledgeable information, with a supportive, kind bed-side manner.
Dr colven is excellent
Roy Colven is a great doctor!
Outstanding clinician
He was very caring and took his time explaining every step.
Dr. Colven is great including his work with the medical student and intern. I was so glad to see the quality of the training they were getting.
Dr C is the absolute best! He is always on time and so friendly and professional and honestly cares about anything you bring into clinic.
Very happy with care team (Dr. [...] and Dr. Roy Mitchell Colven).
Dr. Colven is always great.
I was seen first by a Resident, then by the doctor. They were both engaging, compassionate, thorough and professional. I did not feel rushed or dismissed [...]
Great doctor!
Doctor was extremely mindful and respectful during conversation. Was very thoughtful of protecting modesty during small procedure [...] Was attentive during consultation [...] and gave me confidence in the procedure and Its efficacy.
Doc Colven is tops.
Our doctor is thorough, considerate and easy to talk with
About Roy M. Colven
Roy Colven, M.D., is a board certified dermatologist at the Dermatology Clinic at Harborview and a UW professor of Dermatology and Medicine and an adjunct professor of Global Health.
He is also director of the UW Dermatology Residency Program. Dr. Colven believes medical education starts with the patient. Understanding one's illness allows a patient to become a partner in his or her health care.
Dr. Colven earned his M.D. at the UW. His clinical and research interests include general dermatology, systemic diseases and the skin, HIV and the skin.
Personal Interests
In his free time Dr. Colven enjoys travel, cycling and parenting.
Education and Training
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Duke University Medical CenterFellowship, 1996, DermatologyUW - Division of General Internal MedicineResidency, 1991UW - Division of General Internal MedicineResidency, 1990, Internal MedicineUW - Division of General Internal MedicineInternship, 1988, Internal MedicineUniv. of Washington, School of MedicineMedical education, 1987University of WashingtonTeaching Appointment
Board Certifications
- Dermatology, 1996, American Board of Dermatology
- Internal Medicine, 1990, American Board of Internal Medicine