Summary

Dr. Karen James is a family medicine and internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at Swedish Medical Center, building expertise in comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. With 27 years of experience in practice, Dr. James provides continuity of care from pediatric through adult medicine. She speaks English with her patients.

Dr. James practices at Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus and Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus in Seattle, Washington. She focuses on treating conditions such as joint pain, back pain during pregnancy, and back pain in children and teens. Her approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help patients manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Patients have given Dr. James an average rating of 2.3 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.3
  • 27 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Swedish Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Karen Clifford James has 3 locations

Seattle Premier Health

1600 E JEFFERSON ST STE 500SEATTLE, WA 98122
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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2.3 
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27 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Swahili Speaks English, Spanish, Tamil, Arabic, Malayalam Speaks English
SEATTLE , WASpokane , WADenton , TXOrlando , FL
Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Stanley Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karen Clifford James

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Karen Clifford James has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karen Clifford James has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Colposcopy
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Internal Medicine
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Swedish Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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Dr. Karen James speaks English.

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