Stephen Kurt Benirschke M.D.
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Stephen Kurt Benirschke M.D.
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Dr. B is an amazing physician - Worth the wait.
Dr. B is the best in his profession. I had surgery on my left foot 4 years ago that was not successful. Dr. B explained the issues that needed to be resolved and the surgery necessary to correct them.
Greatest Dr EVER!!!! Dr. B!!! He definitely goes the extra mile and cares very much for his patients!!!
All staff, including Dr Benirschke are professional, friendly & supportive.
Dr bernichke was so wonderful. I am so glad that I chose to have him as my surgeon. I can't imagine getting better care anywhere. All of the hospital staff that cared for me were exemplary. Every single one was wonderful. And there was quite a parade of them!
The doctor is excellent, so I endured the long wait times.
Not sure who the care giver refers to, but I first talked to a fellow, who had only been there for 3 weeks, but he was efficient and pleasant. Dr. Benirschke was excellent....seemed to see the problem, explained it clearly to my husband and me, let us ask questions and created a plan. He got right on the phone and talked to the influencer at the pharmacy and was sure my medicine would arrive at my house at a certain time....and ordered a shot for my ankle. He Could not have been more accommodating and was super friendly and nice to us. We were at the clinic for about 3 hours but it was worth the wait to see him. So grateful for his care!!
I'm waiting now for the Patient Care Coordinator to call me re: a CT Scan I need to take for my foot/ankle. And then I will speak with Dr.Bernirshke about the results of that scan. The care we got though tgere at UW Foot and Ankle was fantastic. Very attentive to me and my wife and offered a clear explanation and plan of action. And we liked the PA [...], and Dr. Bernirshke
[...] My wife was quite impressed with how thorough Dr. Benirschke in communicating potential options for us/me.
Dr B is 2nd to non! His bedside manner, pt empathy is effortlessly evident in how he cares & treats his patients. Dr B is very warm & lends a listening ear while multitasking w/out making you feel cumbersome for asking your long list of questions. He goes above & beyond to help his pts feel supported & cared for. Dr B's expert experience, attention to detail, communication, pt education, tx & tx involvement are just outstanding! We feel beyond blessed to be under his umbrella of phenomenal care. If I could give a rating of 100 I would!
Dr. Benirschke went above and beyond to make me feel cared for and comfortable at my apt. following my surgery. He took the time to answer all of my questions.
Dr. Benirschke is an incredibly knowledgeable doctor who is able to tackle complex cases with ease. After working with other doctors, I felt little hope for a better quality of life. He immediately called other doctors to come up with a possible treatment course of action. I left the clinic with a hope I haven't felt in a few years. I can see why he is so highly regarded and respected in his field.
Doctor Benirschke and his people were amazing
[...] Dr. Benirschke was very personable as well. He was very thorough in his explanation of the issues with [...] and his recommendations for resolution. [...]
Dr. Benitschke was fabulous! An answer to much prayer and frustration had with other doctors. We moved up here [...] years ago and I went to 4 doctors before I found Dr. B. He is a godsend! He's so knowledgeable and concern for fixing the problem on my foot. I sooo appreciate him. I first met with Dr. [...] and he was so knowledgeable too - answered all my questions!
Dr Bernirscke is the most personally attentive and present physician I have ever had caring for me. Although there is often a wait to see him it is always worse the wait.
Dr. Benirschke is the best - he shares information, is patient - of course is an excellent surgeon and also is excellent with patient communication.
Really wonderful explanation of my problem, and a lot of thought and care went into to developing treatment plan
Appreciate how much time and attention Dr. B gave me and his understanding of my issue!
Dr. Benirschke is a one of a kind doctor. They don't make them like him. Amazing caring.
Dr B is amazing and truly cares about his patients. I chose him knowing he is very difficult to get in to see, and that his appointments run very long. I knew ahead of time he would be running late, and tried to get the earliest appointment of the day. He is the reason I tolerated the extremely long wait, [...]
My experience with Dr. Benirschke and his team has been exceptional. He asks questions and actually listens to the answers given. [...]
Very professional and caring
Dr. Benirschke demonstrates exceptional concern & knowledge & competence. Seeing him is well worth any wait.
Spent 4 1/2 hours at the appointment as it was overbooked but thr doctor was fabulous
Dr. Benirschke and [...] were very helpful in setting up a plan and next steps for me. I greatly appreciated their time and support.
Dr. B. is amazing.
Dr. Benirschke devoted quality time at this appt!
Dr B & his whole team are Exceptional ALL around. Can't say enough good things & I am pleased to say I had a full recovery
Dr. Benirschke was very thorough with his explanation of what was to follow this appointment. I appreciated his straightforward approach.
Dr. Benirschke is the world's best care provider. Nobody exceeds his standard of care. Harborview is fortunate to have him as part of their team and I am fortunate to have him as my doctor. Without him, I would not have two feet to walk in. He made the most significant difference in my life of all the doctors I have know.
Dr. B' is extremely thorough, easy to speak with and his team are amazing, and everyone is always clear with instructions for the best recovery steps for their patients.
Dr Bernischke is exceptional.
Dr Benirschke is the most accessible surgeon I've ever worked with. No pedestal.
Dr B was the entire reason for me to come to Harborview Foot and Ankle Clinic.
Dr Benirschke was great at explaining what was going on and because I had done my research on it I was able to understand but he was open to helping me understand what happened, what will happen during surgery, and what to expect afterwards.
There is no caregiver better than Dr B and his team.
Outstanding provider - "old school" believes in taking care of whole patient.
He is an amazing doctor. I drove in from Gig Harbor to see him. I just hate that he is known for long wait times. Even the scheduling staff tell you to bring snacks/drinks. I jist didn't expect 4 hours for a 15 min appmt. Frustrating.
Dr. B is the best
Dr. B is the best.
Dr. BENIRSCHKE is the best there is. I'd wait 2 hours again to be able to see him.
Real felt exam was though and all aspects. Were covered from the procedure and the best way to move ahead and get back to full use of my ankle
Dr. Bernirschke and the fellows and resident were exceptional, very attentive to answering all my questions & I had a lot.
About Stephen Kurt Benirschke
Stephen Kurt Benirschke M.D., a UW professor of orthopaedics and sports medicine, specializes in surgical treatment for foot and ankle disorders. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and completed his internship and residency there. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery and also completed an orthopaedic fellowship in Switzerland. He has been at the UW since 1985.
Dr. Benirschke's clinical interests include foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction, articular fractures and other foot and ankle problems.
Education and Training
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Case Western Reserve University