Dr. Jonah Essers, MD | Seattle, WA | Pediatrics

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Jonah Essers, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist specializing in a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Essers provides comprehensive care to children with various digestive disorders. His areas of interest and deep expertise include Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), celiac disease, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), aspiration of liquids, and aerodigestive disease.

accepting new patients
4.4

128 Ratings
24 years of experience
27 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Children's National Medctr D
92 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Patients consistently express great appreciation for Dr. Jonah Bryan Essers, noting his exceptional knowledge, compassionate care, and effective communication skills. Many highlight his ability to explain complex medical information clearly and his willingness to involve young patients in their care decisions. Negative feedback generally revolves around the long waiting times to secure an appointment and occasional dissatisfaction with bedside manner. Despite these few concerns, the majority of reviews demonstrate high regard for Dr. Essers' dedication to comprehensive care.

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All of them outstanding and excellent people

May 21st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Grateful for competent and efficient staff in Dr Essers office-scheduler, office staff, rn team; forever appreciative for Dr Essers and his positive but realistic approach, clear/ balanced explanations, use of data charts to support his medical care advice, and demeanor with us as parents and our young children, (patients). Could not dream up a better care experience for our needs and happily recommend him highly to anyone with similar health conditions

May 18th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Essers is always passionate about educating us on how to best care for ongoing medical conditions and actively engages even his young patients in communicating how they're feeling and what they need.

May 4th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very good experience

March 23rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr.Essers is one of the best doctors that I ever encountered. It's sad to see him leave and now I'm worried that my daughter will not find an amazing doctor to treat her Crohn's. He's very knowledgeable, he fights the insurance company to make sure his patients get the best medicine. He cares about his patients and we are heartbroken to see him gone. Both my daughter and I cried when we got the news of his departure. Thank you Dr. Essers for being our super hero. Keep being the amazing, kindhearted person. God bless you.

March 15th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Our experience with Dr Essers was excellent. He listened to my concerns and formulated a patient specific plan of action. I appreciated his knowledge and understanding of our issue.

February 16th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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We love Dr.Essers! He is the best!

February 14th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Thank you from your outstanding customer services

February 8th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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One of the most insightful doctors visits we've had. First doctor in quite some time to truly spend time walking through the details.

February 2nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I feel like we're in the best possible hands.

December 13th, 2024 | Source: Partner

Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care - First Hill

1101 Madison St Ste 800Seattle, WA 98104

Tel: (425) 313-7088

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Dr. Jonah Essers, MD	SR Fredy David Valero Hernandez	Dr. Alanna Janine Albano	Dr. Belle Bonita Dalton, MD
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (128 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (2 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
24 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English
Seattle , WA	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN
Med School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons	Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia	Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus	Med School: Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University
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Pediatrics

Abdominal Pain
Celiac Disease
Constipation
Gallstones
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
Jaundice
Liver Diseases
Pancreas inflammation (Pancreatitis)
Pouchitis
Ulcerative Colitis

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Children's National Medctr D

Children's National Medical Center Program

Medical School

Columbia Univ College of Physicians And SurgeonsGraduated in 2002

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Which hospitals is Dr. Jonah Essers affiliated with?: Dr. Jonah Essers is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus.
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Where is Dr. Jonah Essers's office located?: Dr. Jonah Essers's office is located at 1101 Madison St Ste 800, Seattle, WA, 98104.
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