Gurkaran Thiara, MD
Specialty
Family Medicine
Languages
English, Punjabi
Phone Number
Fax Number
1-360-734-7409
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Filled out paperwork wrong did not write why my sever grief and anxiety from losing my son suddenly and trying to save him puts my very technical job duties at risk of harm to others in multiple ways. I had to write him several messages as to what to write and why and then he wrote so sloppy like 2 or 3 things on the wrong paperwork completely minimizing my job risks and my emotional pain at the same time.
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He asked me questions about my blood pressure that confuse me cause he was looking at my chart
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Dr was quick to dismiss anything I said and just recommended ER visit.
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New doctor, wasn't sure how the visit would go. It went very well and I'm looking forward to working with him.
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Lots of folks are looking for the skill set this doctor has
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He read up on my chart and was familiar with my case.
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I felt heard and very professional!
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As stated earlier - a great experience!
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Absolutely terrible doctor I will never see again. Ran no tests, did basically nothing for my severe pain (that was so inhibiting to my daily life I can no longer work) just referred me to PT (booked a whole month out), and referred me to a couple things that i've already done and that haven't worked. This is a guy who just knows the standard procedure of who to send you off to when you complain about A or B, and nothing more. He's fine to go to If you have strep throat or something else obvious that any incompetent doctor could see plainly. But If you have an undiagnosed chronic Illness, he will not be the one who listens and actually tries to help you figure out what's wrong. He doesn't care about doing right by his patients, he cares about doing right by the system. A flawed, sexist, messed up system. He also knew nothing about my previous medical history, and I had to spell out adderall for him. Which Is just sad and pathetic. I won't trust a doctor who can't spell a fairly common and simple prescription name. And he acted like I was being unreasonable for wanting real care. Not just another referral to physical therapy for a six year long Illness which I have already tried everything for, Including that. He doesn't actually care about helping people, he's just a cog in the machine. He knows his standard part to play and the proper procedure. He doesn't see people as individual human beings. Just a set of symptoms to refer to someone else, and do nothing himself.
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About Gurkaran Thiara, MD
Growing up active in sports sparked my interest in wellness and the importance of living a healthy life. That early passion led me to medicine, where I could help people stay well and prevent illness. I focus on chronic disease management and preventive care, partnering with patients to support long-term health.Philosophy of care
I focus on proven care that helps prevent illness before it starts. I work with each patient to create simple, personalized plans that support long-term health and well-being.Gender
Male
Board certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
Optum Care Washington
NPI
1235685520
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Medical School
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Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dublin, IE
Residency
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University of Alabama
Huntsville, AL
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