Dr. Russell L. Steffensen, DO | Spanaway, WA | Family Medicine

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Dr. Russell Steffensen is a family medicine physician who earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon. He completed his residency training at Hinsdale Family Medicine Residency in Hinsdale, Illinois, where he developed expertise in comprehensive primary care. Dr. Steffensen speaks English and provides care for patients of all ages.

Dr. Steffensen practices at Franciscan Medical Clinic in Spanaway, Washington, where he focuses on treating common health conditions including type 2 diabetes and joint pain. He also provides specialized care for mood disorders in children and adolescents. His practice includes breast cancer screening services and coordination with physical therapy treatments. Patients have given Dr. Steffensen an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his compassionate and thorough approach to family medicine.

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15 Ratings
48 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Hinsdale Family Medicine Residency, Hinsdale, IL
15 written reviews
1 specialty
1 office location
Male

Patients frequently praise Dr. Russell Lee Steffensen for his professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to genuinely care for his patients, often recommending him to family and friends. Positive feedback highlights his willingness to listen carefully, involve patients in their care decisions, and provide clear explanations, fostering trust and comfort. On the other hand, there were no explicit negative reviews noted in the provided dataset, indicating a predominantly positive reception. This might suggest that patients generally have high regard for his medical service and bedside manner.

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Worked with me on preventive measures for my negative side effects from medication even though treatment was working well. Took time to consider and discuss options, concerns, and steps moving forward .

July 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Steffensen is very professional and very caring and attentive. I am so blessed to have found him

July 25th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. STEFFENSEN Is a wonderful doctor. He's very knowledgeable and He's always right. He genuinely cares for you.I would absolutely recommend him to all family and friends.

July 19th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I've already passed his name to others of which two are now patients of Dr. Steffensen.

June 28th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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He was outstanding very pleased

February 14th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Listen to my concerns and good treatment plan

December 5th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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All really good.

November 16th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Steffensen makes sure to put you at ease while discussing and explaining exactly what he has found out knows.

November 7th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr Steffensen is always listening to my inputs on my care and all of my comments.

November 4th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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When I had my first appointment with Dr Steffensen. I went home and told my mom she was going to change Dr's and she did and she also liked him.

October 17th, 2024 | Source: Partner

Franciscan Medical Clinic - Spanaway

144 169th Street SSpanaway, WA 98387

Tel: (253) 538-4660

Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tue6:45 am - 5:30 pm

Wed6:45 am - 5:30 pm

Thu6:45 am - 5:30 pm

Fri6:45 am - 5:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Russell L Steffensen, DO	Helix Virtual Care	Dr. Sathish Karmegam, MD	Dr. Yaw Nkrumah
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (19 Ratings)
		24 Years of Experience	4 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English		Speaks English, Spanish, Tamil, Arabic, Malayalam	Speaks English
Spanaway , WA	Boca Raton , FL	Denton , TX	SPOKANE , WA
Med School: DO, Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, OR		Med School: Stanley Medical College	Med School: Medical University of South Carolina
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Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Washington, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hinsdale Family Medicine Residency, Hinsdale, IL

Medical School

DO, Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, OR

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