Dr. E. Kai Hansen | Kirkland, WA | Internal Medicine

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Dr. E. Kai Hansen is an internal medicine physician who brings 36 years of clinical experience to his practice. He completed his medical education at Hahnemann University College of Medicine and went on to train through residency programs at the University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals and University of California Davis Medical Center. His unique background includes specialized training in both orthopedic surgery through the Naval Operational Medical Institute and general surgery, along with board certifications in both internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Hansen provides care in English.

Dr. Hansen practices at Swedish Edmonds Hospital and sees patients at Pacific Medical Centers Primary Care in Kirkland, Washington. His expertise encompasses treating joint pain, back pain during pregnancy, and back pain in children and teenagers. He incorporates physical therapy approaches into …patient care and utilizes strength training and manual therapy techniques. Patients consistently rate Dr. Hansen highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 stars for his compassionate and thorough approach to care.

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accepting new patients
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423 Ratings
36 years of experience
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals
422 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Hansen's Ratings and Reviews

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423 Ratings with 422 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 5 Minutes

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Patients express strong positive feedback for Dr. Hansen, highlighting his attentive listening, thorough communication, and caring approach. He is praised for his professionalism, ability to maintain excellent doctor-patient relationships, and commitment to providing outstanding care over many years, often taking time to explain medical conditions in an understandable way. A common negative theme among the reviews is the difficulty of scheduling prompt appointments with Dr. Hansen, as he is frequently booked in advance. Overall, his competence and empathetic patient care make him a highly trusted and respected physician.

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I like Doctor Kai Hansen, he's the best!

March 19th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Hansen is patient, kind, knowledgeable and profession. He listens, and explains and then together decide what to do for whatever Issue I may have. He has the right attitude and intelligence and compassion to be my doctor. He gets a 10 on my scale of excellence!! S

March 19th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Hansen has been my primary care doctor for 21 years and has always provided excellent care and advice for my health care needs.

March 14th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Hansen is very good about hearing what I have to say about my health and address any concerns or questions I may have.

March 13th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Hansen is one of the best provider in this area.

March 7th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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When you ask about telephone calls, the answer is always no, because I use MyChart to message my care team. That works very well for me.

February 27th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I've found that doctor Hansen is an excellent physician. He listens, is thorough, deliberate, knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with.

February 23rd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Hanson is the best

February 22nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Hansen and staff are unfailingly professional, patient, and caring.

February 19th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Easy to stay in contact and follow up plan in place

February 17th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Pacific Medical Centers Primary Care - Totem Lake

12910 Totem Lake Blvd NE Ste 101Kirkland, WA 98034

Tel: (425) 814-5000

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 - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. E. Kai Hansen	Dr. Cora M. Ludwig, MD	Dr. Adama Diarra, DO	Dr. Naeem Silat, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (423 Ratings)	3.5 (4 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)
36 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, French, Bambara	Speaks English, Urdu, Sindhi
Kirkland , WA	Clackamas , OR	Tigard , OR	Murphy , TX
Med School: Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine	Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine	Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Dow Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

University of Washington School of Medicine Program

Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Naval Operational Med Inst, General Surgery

Medical School

Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1991

Drexel University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle WaGraduated in 1990

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Does Dr. E. Kai Hansen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. E. Kai Hansen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. E. Kai Hansen's office located?: Dr. E. Kai Hansen's office is located at 12910 Totem Lake Blvd NE Ste 101, Kirkland, WA, 98034.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. E. Kai Hansen?: You can find contact information for Dr. E. Kai Hansen here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. E. Kai Hansen affiliated with?: Dr. E. Kai Hansen is affiliated with Swedish Edmonds Hospital.
What languages does Dr. E. Kai Hansen speak?: Dr. E. Kai Hansen speaks English.

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