Samuel Rich, PA-C
Medical Specialties
- Primary care
- Internal medicine
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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As always, at the Lopez clinic iI am treated with compassion and care. Sam is open to any questions I have and the nurses are great.
He was a good listener, and showed that he understood my situation.
Sam Rich PA-C and RN [...] . Were so friendly and attentive
I was impressed with Sam's engagement with me, the respect and thoroughness in which he answered questions and gave information, how he listened to me, and his obvious expertise and interest. A bond of trust between patient and medical professional was formed. Thank you, Sam.
Sam is everything one would want in a health-care provider.
Sam is excellent
[...] the nurse was excellent and listened to me. Excellent communication with her. Dr. Sam was excellent a great doctor and explained and listened to me, felt like I got to know him and is an excellent fit for the Lopez Clinic
Sam was thorough, listened well and responded to my questions/concerns.
Sam was great. Listened, answered questions ans seemed to genuinely want tohelp me
Sam was very thorough and thoughtful
Excellent listening skills and bed manners. Very professional
Sam is very thorough
I have continuously experienced excellent care in the hands of the professionals who staff the Lopez island Clinic.
This is an excellent practitioner. He is very thorough and listens really well. I always leave the clinic feeling well informed and cared for.
I felt listened to and my questions were answered
Very professional. Excellent listener
I feel grateful for the whole staff's treatment and attitude toward me: caring, pleasant, Informed; they are great listeners, very knowledgeable; I always feel well served. PA Sam Is a great medical provider; he Is very thoughtful, detail- oriented. He has helped me greatly In management of my health Issues.
PA Sam Rich is a very good health care provider.
Sam was prompt, friendly, courteous and took ample time to answer questions and demonstrate concern and care.
Sam is a wonder, one of the first doctors I've ever had that have actually listened to me and cared. He goes above and beyond, every visit, making sure to look at the big picture in my complex case to ensure any one treatment doesn't cause issues with another diagnosis of mine. As a chronically ill person, that is monumental. I made the right choice to move to WA for healthcare, and I'm so blessed and grateful to have found Sam Rich. He has never made me feel uncomfortable, only cared for as a patient and human being. Honestly, after a visit to the clinic, I sometimes wonder if it's all a dream, he's almost too good to be true. I'm so used to ineffective doctors and callous nurses that only want to get me in and out as fast as possible, but everyone at the Lopez clinic has been restoring my faith in the healthcare system. It's a breath of fresh air, having access to such incredible care. I'll always be grateful to the staff, for reminding me that some people genuinely do care.
The appointment met all of my expectations and both the nurse and doctor took the time to understand my reason for seeking their advice and recommendations.
Mr Rich listened carefully to my concerns, discussed options, was very knowledgeable, suggested a logical plan to follow. I am very grateful to him for taking the PCP position in this difficult time for our clinic.
Very competent PA Sam Rich
Sam was both excellent and efficient and thorough
Sam is great and we appreciated his help [...]
I understand Sam Rich, PA, is the only provider at the Lopez Clinic and therefore is really stretched at the moment (reason for being late). I feel he is quite competent in orthopedic concerns so am happy with our discussions and decisions.
Dr. Sam listened carefully, and was very helpful.
Excellent care. Staff and Sam Rich are the best!
Sam is both a good listener and a good explainer
Sam was very thoughtful about my questions and offered my choices with thorough explanations. I was especially impressed given how busy the staff was given it was Dr. [...] last day. He will have a lot on his shoulders until UW finds us another doctor.
Everyone at the clinic was great
Sam is great. Very thorough, professional with a good bedside manner.
I felt heard and am thankful to have a new set of eyes on my health trials.
Sam is attentive and thoughtful. We made a plan together.
Kind person, listened and made me feel heard. Knowledgeable and seemed a caring person.
We had a good conversation about my health. I had questions about mammograms, colonoscopy and blood tests. I asked for recommendations and his opinion. I requested a referral to PT that was given. Very good experience. Both practitioners were new to me and excellent.
Impressed with Dr Sam's follow through on previous child visits, remembering issues other children had and providing information that could help them.
I find Samuel Charles Rich very knowledgeable and helpful. He listens and asks questions to come up with solutions or suggestions to move forward with any program to address issues. I greatly appreciate his care.
Both [...] and Sam are great. They are compassionate, professional, and good listeners
I appreciated Sam's ability to listen to concerns and provide suggestions for future care.
Unbelievable, stupendous healthcare
Caring and thoughtful discussion of my concern.
Very happy with Sam's care. Professional & responsive.
Appreciate Sam's thoroughness
Sam is a good listener and very thorough.
Sam listens well and explains his thinking re care.
It looked like Sam was the only Health Care Provider (PA) at the Clinic that day. Even though he was late to my appointment, he didn't seem rushed, but listened to my case. [...]
Sam is clear and concise and discuses all reasonable options for treatment.
This was my first time seeing Dr. Rich. He is very professional and pleasant. We are fortunate to have him in our island clinic.
Sam listens well to my questions and health issues. He provides good treatment options and follows-up after the appointment with more helpful information and treatments.
About Samuel Charles Rich
As a primary care provider, Sam's philosophy centers around an approach that prioritizes comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized care. He believes in building strong relationships based on trust, open communication, and mutual respect. He encourages a holistic approach to healthcare, addressing physical ailments and considering the mental and emotional aspects of a patient's well-being.
Sam is committed to viewing each patient as unique, with distinct needs, values, and preferences. By actively listening and involving patients in their healthcare decisions, he aims to empower them to manage their well-being actively. He strives to create a supportive and inclusive healthcare environment where patients feel comfortable sharing their concerns, questions, and goals. Sam's clinic interests include Musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, preventative care, lifestyle medicine, mental health, and chronic disease management.
Personal Interests
Outside of practicing medicine, Saml enjoys photography, hiking/backpacking, skiing, and anything and everything outdoors!
Education and Training
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University of Iowa Physician Assistant ProgramMedical Education, 2017
Board Certifications
- Physician Assistant, 2017, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant