Dane S Travis, MD

Dr Travis is a literal piece of shit. Here is why…
I was pregnant, and in my 3^rd month of pregnancy I had horrendous lower right rib pain. Horrendous. My OB shares an office with Dr. Travis, and even though he had suggested I visit the ER, I’m terrified of Drs and even more terrified of the ER. So his other suggestion was to quickly come in and see his counterpart — dr Travis. I spoke to him on the phone, felt slightly comforted enough to come in, and was happy to do so.
Fast forward — I had a kidney stone. Dr Travis, in the middle of my «diagnosis» informed me that he was suspicious I was trying to get pain meds (WTF?!? I turned DOWN the Vicodin you offered me because I was pregnant you idiot!) and that he just wanted to be my friend in telling me so. Then he told me that possibly my pain was a psychosis. This is when I flipped my shit.
After processing everything, when I had my next visit with my obgyn, I told him that Dr Travis was a liability to his practice, and that if he ever even looked at me I’d give him a piece of my mind. He apologized repeatedly and his staff informed me that Dt Travis has a history of accusing patients of this… Shocker — Because he also has a history of over prescribing pain meds to addicts.
Fast forward a year — I finally find a Physician I like and see regularly. One day, she asks me when my last physical was. I’ve been so tired with the new baby, I said it was right around the time I had him. So I come in a few weeks later with a horrible horrible cough and flu seeking a solution. She immediately acts as if she doesn’t know me, and asks for my medication records from every pharmacy I’ve ever been to. Shaking, embarrassed, and confused, I call Walgreens, I get info etc. and provide what I’ve ever taken.
Long story short — when my Dr called Dr Travis, this lying sack of shit told her that I was seeking meds. This happened months ago and I’m still in shock. I had to sign an agreement stating I’d never abuse medication, and walked out mortified.
I hope this man loses his license.

In 1999, I found myself new to Seattle and in dire need of a doctor. I was living in Ballard at the time and asked around for referrals. I was referred to a doctor that actually practiced a block away from where I lived. When I went there, that doctor wasn’t taking any new patients (I can’t even remember his name now). Dr. Travis saw me that day. He’s been my doctor ever since and become someone that I trust with my entire family.
I’ve been through a lot with Dr. Travis. I know that he genuinely cares about my health and well-​being. When I go to see him, I recognize that he is patient centered. He will spend as much time with me as I need, whether that is 5 minutes or 40 minutes. I respect that and often find myself in the waiting room. But that’s okay. That’s how I know that he gives every patient the same quality of care that he is giving me. I’m don’t feel like a patient with Dr. Travis; I feel like a person.
I can name countless occasions where Dr. Travis has worked to get me healthy, diagnose a condition, or make fantastic referrals to other providers. I have always appreciated his openness to different forms of treatment as I disagree with providers that move directly toward medication when it is not necessary. I’ve always felt that he has provided me with information to enable me to make choices about my care, while also offering his expert opinion.
Whenever I see Dr. Travis, I hear about his continuing efforts to learn and grow. I love that about him. I want a provider that is up-​to-​date on new techniques, ideas, and theories. I can’t imagine anyone else taking care of me or my family.

I have been seeing Dr Travis for six and a half years now, and I fully intend to keep seeing him as long as he stays in practice in Seattle. When I needed a new doc back in 2006, I put the call out to my friends, and two of them recommended him; I, in turn, always recommend him when people ask. The other reviews here get into my reasons quite well; regarding the staff issues one person reported three years ago, I’m fairly sure I know who that was, and she no longer works for the practice.
Yes, you will frequently wind up waiting 15 – 45 minutes past your appointment time before you are shown into an exam room. This is worse later in the day, and is pretty common with both family practice docs and specialists, in my experience. If it’s an issue for you, book an appointment in the morning!

Go see Dr. Travis — I guarantee you wont regret it once you have a chance to sit down with him. He is the most dedicated doctor I have ever seen and has seriously changed my life. As other reviewers have mentioned, he actually takes the time to sit down with you and talk through all of your issues (sometimes I’ve spent 45+ min with him), and does not give up until a solution is found. He does let you do this on your own time as well, in case you do get a little «doctor burn out.» :)
I have recommended multiple friends to Dr. Travis, and all agree he is the best. Yes, it is a small practice, so records might get a little shuffled, and you will probably have to wait an extra 20 – 30 min after your appointment to see him, but this is because he is taking the extra time with all of his patients. He is truly an amazing guy!

I love Dr. T! Hands down the best physician I have ever seen. Totally focused on you and with unfailing determination. I was referred by a friend after expressing dissatisfaction with family med doc at the time and I can never thank her enough. I’ve suffered from chronic dizziness for years and every doctor I’d seen just passed it off as vertigo, low blood pressure, etc. Dr. T wasn’t satisfied to just let it go and proceeded with further testing that uncovered a brain tumor that had it been left unchecked could have had serious consequences. The best part is that he stayed with me throughout a very scary process and acted as an advocate on my behalf when I encountered issues with the neuro specialist. This is just the kind of guy he is, totally connected and committed. Highly recommended!

I first saw Dr. Travis on a semi-​emergency basis. Actually, I saw him as a second opinion after going to a community health clinic. He didn’t know what was going on with me so he recommended a specialist who takes medical coupons (most dr. s in Seattle don’t have these connections). He was very nice and seemed generally concerned. He also spent about 30 – 45 minutes with me, which most dr. s don’t do and he wanted to know family history so he could get to know me better.
The reason for the low stars really comes down to his staff. One gal in particular is beyond rude! The dr. gave me a referral to a specialist, and I was expecting someone to fax that to the proper clinic. I couldn’t schedule an appnt with said dr. before they got the referral. I waited about a week and tried to schedule an appointment again, but no dice, no one sent the referral. I called Dr. Travis’ office to remind them and they said it would be done in the next day or so. Still, they didn’t send it. I called a few days later, telling them I couldn’t make the appointment until it was sent. She began to get snippy with me saying how I’m not the only patient, and that I needed to just wait. I told her okay, but that it had been over a week. She said she would do it in a couple more days. Still, nothing! I don’t know what the hold-​up was, I wasn’t asking for her to build me a rocket! Referrals are standard practice. After a few more attempts and her actually yelling at me, and hanging up on me once, it was finally sent. It took her a month. Yes, a month! I was half-​expecting an apology, but wasn’t surprised. Not returning was enough for me. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen such unprofessional staff before.
I fully recommend Dr. Travis. He’s a really nice guy with a sense of humor and I didn’t feel judged or rushed out the door, however don’t expect anything from his staff. I give Dr. Travis 5 stars personally. I’d give his staff 0.