Dr. Ulrik Georg Wallin, MD

Dr. Walling took great care of me throughout my need for abdominal surgery. He explained everything clearly. He took time to answer questions. He was thorough in coming to decisions and then decisive, which inspired confidence. I would recommend him to anyone.

I came to this doctor based on a recommendation due to a severe reoccurring problem with bleeding and other concerns. I explained my issues and he did a very basic standard exam. He was dismissive and arrogant saying that not only he couldn't help me but if any other doctor said that they could they were misleading me. Due to the chronic problem I have had many of the standard exams and know what it usually costs. The billed before insurance cost of this type of initial visit and brief exam usually varies between $250 - $450. After insurance discounts before copays etc. the net cost is usually between $150 - $300. Dr. Wallin billed my insurance $788! The billing claimed a "surgical procedure" which is idiotic. I assumed that it was an error and called the billing department immediately after I received the bill. The billing department said they would suspend the billing and asked for a review by the Polyclinic in Seattle. I heard nothing for over a year and assumed that it… had been resolved. Recently I received a rebilling for the entire amount. I called them assuming it was a mistake. They stated that Dr. Wallin and insisted that the billing was fully correct. They are demanding the full amount of $673.55 from me. Because Dr. Wallin was so dismissive I chose to seek another opinion. I went to a UW specialist who did a more extensive exam and even brought in another doctor for consultation. They spent a very long time with me discussing the issues. They were able to come up with an actual diagnosis and a treatment plan. UW medicine billed my medical plan $425 with and costs after discounts of $264. I made multiple calls to attempt to resolve the billing issue with PolyClinic and Dr. Ulrik Wallin and they have rebuffed every attempt. I cannot more strongly discourage anyone for every seeking care from Dr. Ulrik Wallin ever. The arrogance, inability to listen, coupled with the outrageous billing practices make Dr. Ulrik Wallin and the PoliyClinic a hard pass! Be warned stay away!