Tamara Z. Atkins M.D.

Only returning patients may call to schedule an appointment with this provider.
Returning patients with a MyChart account can also book online.
Tamara Z. Atkins M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Primary care
- Family medicine
- Preventive medicine
- Routine diabetes care
- Telehealth services
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Atkins is wonderful. The best ever. She listens to me and shows care and concern while moving through the appointment covering everything in a timely manner and being very conscientious of me. I really appreciate her and would not want to change providers ever.
Dr. Atkins is always very caring and helpful, I wouldn't want another PCP.
Physician very responsive to my progress
Dr Atkins is very thorough and kind, a great listener and follows up
Dr. Atkins is excellent! I just wish it was easier to get an appointment with her.
Dr. Atkins is superb as is the clinic.
Dr Atkins and her assistant are excellent!
Dr Atkins is always wonderful.
I'd like to recommend her but she is not accepting new patients. I have not seen her in quite some time & we talked about many things. I really appreciated not feeling rushed.
My visited with Tamara Atkins was outstanding, she answered all my questions and was very attentive to me. She is an excellent provider very caring and compassionate. All doctors should be like her.
Dr Atkins is a tremendous physician.
Dr. Atkins is thoughtful, intuitive & knowledgeable.
She was busy but gave me adequate time and was a great listener. [...]
Really like Dr. Atkins. Our whole family has been going to her for years.
Very knowledgeable & thorough.
Dr. Atkins is always very empathetic and thoughtful. She listens to my concerns and will spend what seems to be extra time to make sure we have both communicated thoroughly to each other.
Excelente experiencia whit the Doctor
Dr Atkinson was knowledgeable and thoughtful
Dr. Atkins is amazing. I spoke so highly of her that my wife transferred her care to her. Thoughtful, compassionate, collaborative and caring.
Dr Atkins always takes time to discuss any issue I raise and has well informed guidance. She shows care and concern.
Dr. Atkins is a wonderful doctor! I feel blessed to have her as my physician, she really cares about her patients.
Dr Atkins is thorough and kind
Dr. Atkins us very caring and pay attention to details
Dr. Atkins is always very nice and provided excellent care during my every visit.
Dr. Atkins is amazing! Kind, caring, and one of a kind!!
I've recommended her to friends. Several have become patients and highly her her as a caring, informative, proactive doctor. I've never had better care.
I've been seeing the doctor for years. She remembers what I say from years past. She recommends treatment based on the trends from year to year. She is very encouraging about improvements in my health while still making recommendation for further improvements. She even asks about my family.
Dr. Atkins has truly excellent rapport with her patients
My primary care doctor has been Dr. Tamara Atkins for many years. She is competent and goes above and beyond to help me with my medical concerns. She has always provided me with excellent diagnosis and treatment, I trust her fully, and I hope that she continues to be my doctor for many years to come.
Love Dr. Atkins.
Dr Atkins always listens to my concerns and does her best to explain in terms I can understand.
She is a nice person to me.
Dr. Atkins is both compassionate and knowledgeable. I always feel heard and confident in the treatment plan when I see her.
I absolutely love Dr. Tamara Atkins
I know Dr for long time and very good answers and questions. Very deaf friendly and very comfortable with her
Dr Atkins is AMAZING in so many ways. This time, because of the breadth of her experience, she quickly determined issues and advice.
Everyone was great. Dr Atkins is the best, and the front desk, ma, lab were all super friendly and good at their jobs
Very good concerned with full confidence
My entire family loves *Dr. Atkins. She is a fantastic listener and wonderful health care provider. We are very lucky to have her, and so is UW!
Everyone at the Shoreline Clinic is great. From the front desk staff, to [...] and Dr. Atkins - we are very lucky to have such great professionals taking care of our growing family.
Everyone was excellent, especially the doctor who followed me
Dr Atkins is always very kind and compassionate and she takes her time, doesn't rush the appointments. I appreciate her so much!
Very professional & considerate. Listens well & is open to what I have to say & suggest when it comes to other _____ for my overall health.
Dr Atking is good Doctor and she care about her patients
I am my doctors client for more than 15 yrs. I love my doctor. Some of my friends see my doctor too.
About Tamara Z. Atkins
Tamara Z. Atkins, M.D. is a board certified family medicine physician. Currently, Dr. Atkins is only booking appointments with new pediatric patients and established patients.
Dr. Atkins' clinical interests include women's health, diabetes care, family medicine across all ages, and preventive care.
Dr. Atkins is interested in knowing her patients well and what their individual health goals are. She is committed to developing practical treatment plans with each of her patients taking into account their unique needs and in helping her patients achieve healthy lifestyles. She enjoys practicing in an integrated health system like UW Medicine, in order that she can easily connect patients with trusted specialists when needed.
Personal Interests
Dr. Atkins enjoys running and cooking with her family. She and her husband are passionate about Northwest gardening and growing local food.
Education and Training
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Univ. of Washington, School of MedicineMedical education, 2003Glendale Family Practice Residency ProgramInternship, Family MedicineGlendale Family Practice Residency ProgramResidency, Family Medicine
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine, 2007, American Board of Family Medicine