Joshua Macaluso, MD
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Dr. Macaluso is professional and knowledgeable!
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This was my first visit with Dr. Macaluso.
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Since they change to OPTUM, I have had many new to me Doctors who have left the clinic. I am very happy with DR. MACALUSO, my Internis, for the long haul.
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I do not know
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Asked several times if there was anything else I was concerned about , very attentive
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MD well-prepared and very efficient in follow-up.
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The doctor was wonderful
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He was really on top of things and his follow up report was great!
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Reviewed written info I gave him and followed up with subsequent questions
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Should have ordered X-Ray to find pneumonia that was found 6 days later
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DR. MACALUSO is very good and I feel very good with my hair in his hands
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My PCP was unavailable on this date, so I checked in with another physician.
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I loved this Dr. He was familiar with my history, was concerned my present med wasn't working as hoped. He offered me a couple of solutions to fix my problem and together we decided on a new med to try.
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After lab results the doctor got back to me with results and plan for moving forward
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He listened to me explain my neck arthritis which ended up not being pertinent.
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Very efficient
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Dr Macaluso is friendly and makes sure to have full conversation about my concerns
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Dr. Macaluso is a GREAT physician! It was a good appointment as I was so distressed and he helped me a lot.
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Friendly, thoughtful, listens well, seems genuinely concerned.
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Really appreciate the time he spent going through my concerns, and his approach to addressing them.
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About Joshua Macaluso, MD
I'm originally from Texas but I look forward to establishing my roots in the PNW. I enjoy being outdoors, traveling to new places, reading history books, and playing with my cats. I chose a career in medicine as it offers a personal and tangible way to benefit others.Philosophy of care
My desire when practicing medicine is not only to address the patient's immediate concerns but also to listen and empower them. I use evidence-based medicine to guide and support my patients in achieving optimal health outcomes and in enhancing their quality of life.Gender
Male
Board certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Employed or contracted
Employed
Network Name
The Polyclinic
NPI
1639755549
Hospital affiliations
Swedish Medical Center - First Hill
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Education
Medical School
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas
Residency
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University of Houston Houston Healthcare West
Houston, Texas
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