Dr. Michelle Show, MD

I have been a MultiCare patient for 5 years, always bringing my children here too. I have never once complained or requested controlled medications—until this appointment, my very first with Dr. Show (my regular PCP was unavailable). I disclosed a traumatic experience for the first time and, while crying and extremely vulnerable, asked for short-term help with severe anxiety. Dr. Show responded by sighing audibly with an “ugh”, as if my distress and request were a burden or annoyance. She shrugged off my concerns, dismissed why my current medication wasn’t helping, and then bizarrely pivoted to complaining about how difficult it is to find a psychiatrist for her own daughter—turning my traumatic disclosure into a comment about her personal frustrations. I felt blatantly treated like a drug seeker despite my long, clean history. She offered zero empathy, zero alternatives, and zero support beyond suggesting I “take an extra pill” of the medication I am currently taking (which I’d… already said wasn’t sufficient). The entire visit left me re-traumatized and far worse than when I arrived. No one from the clinic even bothered to check on me afterward. This was not poor bedside manner—this was a complete failure of compassion and professional boundaries. I have filed formal complaints with MultiCare leadership, the Joint Commission, and the Washington Medical Commission. If you need genuine, trauma-informed care for anxiety or mental health, avoid Dr. Michelle Show at all costs.

Horrible visit. I saw Show while having a mental health crisis. She dismissed my needs and shifted the focus to herself and her daughter. I left worse off than when I arrived.

I felt heard for the first time in this facility for a Long Long time

Dr. Show provided excellent care! She was warm and welcoming, definitely prepared for my visit (I felt like I had been to the office before this visit), listened to my concerns, explained In detail questions I had re labs and more.

Good

Always listens, always concise with instructions.

It took a couple days for the test to be concluded. The initial test showed no problem but a culture was done that did. The doctor took the time to contact me on her own personal time to ensure I had the needed treatment as soon as possible.

I like Dr. Show-very professional and helpful always

Dr. Show has been my PCP for many years and is outstanding! She always listens to what I tell her I might be feeling or what is going on and has good insights and advice. I am thankful that she is my doctor.

Love this clinic, obviously.