Dr. Christopher D. Merifield | Seattle, WA | Other Specialty

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Dr. Merifield graduated from the University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks in 1987. He works in Seattle, WA and specializes in Other Specialty. Dr. Merifield is affiliated with Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center.

accepting new patients
4.7

215 Ratings
39 years of experience
20 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Maricopa Med Center
200 written reviews
1 specialty
3 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Dr. Merifield's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

215 Ratings with 200 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 9 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (1) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

Patients consistently praise Dr. Christopher D. Merifield and his team for their compassionate care, professionalism, and thorough approach to pain management. Many reviews highlight Dr. Merifield's excellent listening skills, understanding, and empathy, with patients noting significant improvements in their quality of life. Some patients, however, express concerns about long wait times for appointments and insufficient communication through patient portals, although these are not attributed directly to Dr. Merifield himself. Overall, the positive feedback far outweighs the negative, with patients expressing gratitude for effective treatment and compassionate care.

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Very good experience

March 17th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Merifield and his staff are great, I have always felt listened to and the needs of my complex chronic health issues are addressed in the best ways are that they are able to help. I would recommend them without hesitation.

March 13th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I have had wonderful experiences with Swedish as a whole. The doctors I have seen have for the most part been excellent in most of the areas I believe important to any patient.

February 16th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr merifield is hands down the kindest, most compassionate provider that I have ever had experience with

February 11th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Merifield and his colleague were very attentive, understood my concerns and delivered the best options going forward.

February 7th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Merifield is an excellent Dr!!

February 5th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dealing with Chronic Pain patients takes a lot of skill, understanding, Patience, empathy and being on the forefront of helping people where there is no hope of stopping their pain.Dr.Merrifield and his Team have provided treatments for me that have radically improved the quality of my life and have reduced a lot of my pain levels without having to add more narcotics. He and his Team are very positive, friendly and professional.I have been in several other pain clinics in the state of Oregon and Swedish Pain Services and their Staff are the best I have encountered .

February 3rd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Merifield is a wonderful doctor, he very thorough and caring. I consider him to be the best doctor I have.

February 3rd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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He is the most wonderful doctor he listen and help me make the best decisions when it comes to my health problems

February 2nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr merifield is a great pain doctor and has worked hard to get me on track to being pain free from my injury.

January 31st, 2026 | Source: Partner

Swedish Pain Services - First Hill 530

600 Broadway Ste 530Seattle, WA 98122

Tel: (425) 313-7100

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Christopher D Merifield	Dr. Kevin Joseph Case, MD	Dr. Gregory Patrick Lewis, MD	Dr. Sanela Mattiuz, MD
Other	Diagnostic Radiology	Diagnostic Radiology	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (215 Ratings)	4 (16 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience	50 Years of Experience	52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
Seattle , WA	Bellevue , WA	Seattle , WA	Bothell , WA
Med School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks	Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine	Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Other Specialty

Acute Pain
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Pain

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Maricopa Med Center

Maricopa Med Ctr, Pain Management; Univ Of Louisville Hosp, Anesthesiology

Maricopa Medical Center1995

University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals1987

PAIN MANAGEMENT, MARICOPA CTY/MAYO CLINIC, SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX, AZ1983

Medical School

University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City KsGraduated in 1987

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Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher Merifield affiliated with?: Dr. Christopher Merifield is affiliated with Jefferson Healthcare Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Christopher Merifield's office located?: Dr. Christopher Merifield's office is located at 600 Broadway Ste 530, Seattle, WA, 98122.
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