Theodore E. Bushnell M.D.

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Theodore E. Bushnell M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Neurology
- Sleep disorders
- Sleep medicine
Locations
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Bushnell listens to me, considers my medical history, symptoms, and takes my concerns seriously.
Dr. Bushnell took the time to listen to me, my concerns, and my questions I didn't feel rushed or feel like he wasn't really paying attention to me.
Dr. Bushnell provided excellent, helpful advice to guide me through my situation. He is very thoughtful and responsive to his patients. Dr. Bushnell is highly recommended.
Dr Bushnell was easy to communicate with, he answered my questions.
I truly felt my concerns were heard and addressed.
Happy to see this doctor.
Dr Bushnell was very easy to talk with. He gave information on a way I could understand. He also gave me a choice of whether to continue with further tests. Explained things so I understood.
Dr. Bushnell provided thorough explanations, answered all my questions and was generous with his time.
Dr Bushnell is a first round draft pick Great Doctor
Extremely dedicated and attentive professional
It was a straightforward visit. I didn't feel a real connection to the doctor, it felt a little stiff, less of a connection
Dr. Bushnell and his staff are exceptional in all aspects of their profession.
Dr Bushnell didn't make me feel rushed, he was patient.
Good experience, comfortable partnership.
Good listener, addressed all my comnents and questions. Also picked up the phone and called when Zoom was taking too long, really appreciated that.
Dr. Bushnell is always great about addressing comments and questions to my daughter (the patient), but she doesn't always comprehend due to IDD. I appreciate his effort at including her in the discussion.
Dr. Bushnell provided clear explanations and answered all my questions.
He was excellent. [...] Dr Bushnell went over everything with me detail.
He was very nice and informative
I appreciated my care, providers pace, thoroughness, and willingness to answer questions when we met. He also carefully detailed future steps in this process, and was warm and kind.
Dr. Bushnell described a clear, thorough overview of possible alternative devices that I might consider when it comes time to replace my CPAP in a year or so.
Dr. Bushnell was clear and to the point with his info and with my questions. Very efficient use of the 30 minutes.
I like Dr. Bushnell but getting to him was too complicated. Finally we had a good conversation -I really don't have issues - but the process was awful.
The provider, Theodore E Bushnell, MD, lacked even the most basic empathy [...]I have never in my life felt less cared for by a medical provider. [...]. I understand the difficult job of healthcare providers, especially at this time, but patients also deserve compassion and good care. I am sharing this because I don't want another patient to have to accept this same disdain from a provider as I did. Really horrible. [...]
About Theodore E. Bushnell
Theodore E. Bushnell, M.D., is a board certified neurologist at the Sleep Medicine Center at Harborview and a UW associate professor of Neurology.
Dr. Bushnell specializes in providing care to patients with sleep disorders. He strives to treat his patients the same way he would like to be treated as a patient.
Dr. Bushnell earned his M.D. at UC San Francisco. He is board certified in both Sleep Medicine and Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. His clinical interests include all aspects of sleep disorders, including sleep-disordered breathing, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome and circadian rhythm disorders. His research interests include sleep-disordered breathing.
Personal Interests
In his spare time, Dr. Bushnell enjoys spending time with his family.
Education and Training
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UW - Dept. of NeurologyFellowship, 2007, Sleep MedicineUW - Dept. of NeurologyResidency, 2005, NeurologyUW - Division of General Internal Medicine