Dr. Stephen L. Walston | Mercer Island, WA | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Stephen Walston is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. With 16 years of experience in internal medicine, he focuses on comprehensive adult healthcare and preventive medicine. Dr. Walston speaks English and provides care for a wide range of internal medicine conditions.

Dr. Walston practices at Swedish Primary Care on Mercer Island and maintains hospital privileges at Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus in Seattle. He treats patients experiencing joint pain and specializes in back pain conditions, including pregnancy-related back pain and back problems in children and teenagers. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and hands-on manual therapy techniques. Patients rate Dr. Walston 4.7 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.7

274 Ratings
16 years of experience
41 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University of Texas Medical School, Houston
265 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Dr. Walston's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

274 Ratings with 265 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 15 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (3) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Flexible scheduling: (2) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

Patients consistently praise Dr. Stephen Louis Walston for his attentiveness, comprehensive care, and ability to address various health concerns with compassion and clarity. Many appreciate his listening skills, thoughtful advice, and the time he dedicates during consultations, making them feel valued and well cared for. Negative feedback highlights concerns about appointment scheduling delays and occasional feelings of being dismissed or encountering dismissiveness. A minority of patients express dissatisfaction with the front office staff's manner and a perceived lack of engagement during some visits.

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Good experience. Have no time now to write a long article.

March 9th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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The doctor was a pleasure to meet and extremely keen on helping me resolve my issues

March 7th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Walston and his team do an incredibly good job of listening, probing relevant information and are highly caring.

February 27th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I could not ask for any better than Dr. Walston. He is thoughtful, clear, compassionate and understanding. I'm so happy he is the one helping me take care of my body.

February 23rd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I felt so much better after seeing and discussing my Medical Concerns with Dr. Walston. He listens and wants to help.

February 2nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Walston is fantastic. He is attentive, explains his thoughts clearly and genuinely listens to me. I really appreciate his advice and support.

January 29th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Good experience with mercer island office and with dr walston. He listens to my concerns and gives good advice for me to follow

January 29th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Walston is very thorough and spends a lot of time listening.

January 20th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Always able to provide practical advice on test results.

January 19th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr Walston is an Excellent physician

January 16th, 2026 | Source: Partner

Swedish Primary Care - Mercer Island

3236 78th Ave SE Ste 200Mercer Island, WA 98040

Tel: (206) 275-5060

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Stephen Louis Walston	Dr. Adama Diarra, DO	Dr. Cora M. Ludwig, MD	Dr. Naeem Silat, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (274 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	3.5 (4 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)
16 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, French, Bambara	Speaks English	Speaks English, Urdu, Sindhi
Mercer Island , WA	Tigard , OR	Clackamas , OR	Murphy , TX
Med School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston	Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine	Med School: Dow Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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University of Texas Medical School, HoustonGraduated in 2010

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Where is Dr. Stephen Walston's office located?: Dr. Stephen Walston's office is located at 3236 78th Ave SE Ste 200, Mercer Island, WA, 98040.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Stephen Walston affiliated with?: Dr. Stephen Walston is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus.

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