Summary

Dr. Alex Efird specializes in internal medicine, bringing 27 years of experience to his practice. He completed his medical education at Tucom-Ca and went on to complete his residency training at University of Washington affiliated hospitals in 2002, focusing on internal medicine. Dr. Efird is board certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.

Dr. Efird practices at Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus and sees patients at Swedish First Hill Primary Care in Seattle, Washington. He has particular expertise in managing joint pain and back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and in younger patients. His approach to treatment includes physical therapy techniques, strength training programs, and hands-on manual therapy methods. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 27 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
  • 591 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 22 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Swedish First Hill Primary Care

515 Minor Ave Ste 300Seattle, WA 98104
Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alex C Efird

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Group Health Cooperative - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alex C Efird has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alex C Efird has the following 22 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Allergy
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Arthritis
  • Check-up
  • Cholesterol Management
  • Colon Cancer
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Heartburn
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Immunization
  • Osteoporosis
  • Physical
  • Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sports Medicine
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
University of Washington School of Medicine Program
University Of Wa Affiliated Hospital2002
University Of Wa Affiliated Hosps2002

Medical School

Tucom-CaGraduated in 1999
University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles CaGraduated in 1999
University of CaliforniaGraduated in 1999

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