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Kamson is an anesthesiologist, not a surgeon. The blurring of this distinction, among other things, got him in trouble in 2006 with the Washington State Medical Commission. which temporarily suspended his practice and then put him "under supervision" for 2 years. One of the conditions of his supervision was that he complete a course in ethics. This is a matter of public record and was reported in the Seattle newspapers. In 2000, Kamson performed a procedure on my lower back discs which lasted for several months. It did not work and I got worse, with great pain. I then saw a surgeon who did a minor surgery and that worked. I was aware that the procedure was not always successful, but Kamson exaggerated the likelihood of success in my case. Kamson was always late for appointments, sometimes hours late. Did not like questions. He was upset when I wanted to consult my doctor about the procedure. Kamson is talented and very skilled, but these attributes alone don't make a good physician
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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9/7/08 |
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For a pain specialist, Dr.(salutation used loosely) Kamson has no compassion for pain! I've been waiting for 2 months for surgery with no updates as to what's going on. I ran out of pain medication during my wait and was given the run around for 2 1/2 weeks then told I wouldn't be able to get my medication without a "5 minute appointment" with him. Anyone who has seen Dr. Kamson knows the wait time is between 2 and 3 hours. When I asked him to mail me my records because I was going to find a new doctor, he hung up on me. I have yet to receive my records. The WORST doctor experience I've ever had - and I've had a lot!
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7/11/08 |
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I find a series of favorable accounts all dated within a close span of time very suspicious. Yes, this Doctor can be very nice and act concerned as long as you have procedures that bring in the big bucks. Oh and he will recommend them whether you really need them or not. Yes, he will give you a very convincing explanation.I'm telling you from personable experience over 4 years this will change abruptly once there are any unsolvable problems or error on his part. He literally threw me out of his office. He WILL alter or lose important records. All my MRI's and Xrays disapeared! Once dismissed, because of his reputation you will be blacklisted by other docotrs!!!! They don't want to deal with his failures. Try getting any disability help with no doctor support!
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6/11/08 |
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Mr. Kamson is NOT a credentialed surgeon. Click the Wa. State review board actions against him. (at the top of this page) Also, scroll to the bottom of this site and read what others have said previously. Check King County & Snohomish County court records involving Mr. Kamson before you EVER consider a proceedure by him. My personal surgery did nothing to help my condition and increased my pain. Instead of requesting another MRI to see what was wrong, he suggested that I have a stimulator implanted. Be VERY careful, and obtain many opinions (from board certified surgeons) if surgery should be considered. There is no going back on your decision. You will have to wait, sometimes for up to 3 hours, for your scheduled appointments with Kamson. The majority of all his patients (that I saw there) do not speak english, and that concerns me that they are not understanding what is being told them. Beware!! Notice his specialty at the top of this page: ANESTHESIOLOGY!!! not surgery!
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4/1/08 |
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This doctor was caring and considerate, he explained everything, visited me daily, has a lovely dry sense of humour, has done follow-up and I am continuing with him for more surgery. I found him to be exceptionally knowledgeable and recommend him highly
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3/31/08 |
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Dr. Kamson is really great. I was very pleased with the way that I was treated. Right off the bat he told me that my surgery may not completely make me pain free, and told me the risks. He was allowed me to change the surgery date because of conflicts that i had with school. I saw him 2 years later, and talked with him. He amazingly was able to tell me exactly what he did with my surgery. 2 years later who can remember that for the amount of people he sees that was just amazing. If I do have to get another sugery I would like him to do it again.
Insurance: Workers Comp
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3/31/08 |
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I was very fortunate and thankful to be referred to him by my family Doctor. He was very knowledgeable and took his time to listen to my concerns and answer all my questions without feeling rushed. what a great acquisition to the people of the north.Dr. Kamson is the best!!!
Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield
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3/31/08 |
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I was so impressed by Dr. Kamson. I had both of my back surgery last fall. His compassionate nature and sense of humor put me completely at ease. I was to the point of losing most of my independence. As soon as he saw me he knew I needed the surgery as soon as possible. He went out of his way to get me in for surgery as soon as possible. I count my blessings that I was referred to him and because he is so good at what he does I now have a new lease on life and am leading an independent life again. I will be forever grateful to him. He's the best.
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3/31/08 |
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We are very fortunate to have this wonderfull docter in town. I found him to be patient, knowledgable, good bedside manner. For being a really busy docter he sits down when talking to you and looks right in the eyes and listens.You dont feel rushed what so ever. He also helped me while nobody else in town could. Has for the way he runs his office, he has a really nice secretary and doing a good job. We are very lucky to have him on Seattle area and hope he stays for a long time.
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3/31/08 |
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this doctor is like a miracle worker. I can honestly say he saved my life and my sanity.I recomend him highly to anyone .He is the best surgeon. thanks dr
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3/27/08 |
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Super doctor,I had a spinal cord stimulator put in on May 2007.The doctors were very knowledgeable and nice.These doctors have the cutting edge technology and use it well,very professional.Dr Kamson and dr Massey are the best.I highly recommend the Spinal Institute Northwest in Bothell Wa.Jerry Harrison
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3/25/08 |
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I cannot say enough good things about this doctor. He is knowledgeable, compassionate, patient and very skilled as a surgeon. Even though I had to wait a long time to get into see him, it was well worth the wait!
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2/27/08 |
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I was refered to Dr. Kamson in 2003- he said that with the procedure he uses, I might be able to have a life of playing with my grandchildren- After a cervical procedure in 2003 and listening closely to his instructions I overcame the headaches and no pain to my neck- Recently I just found out that before surgery my spinal cord was not centered in the fluid and now it looks better. In 2004 I recieved a lowback surgery where I was told I would not be able to bend from the waist and cheerkicks-- Upon leaving his surgery center I went home and proceed to follow his instructions of icin my back for 10 days 24 hours-- to this day I have no scare tissue build up and I do the things that amaze me and Dr Kamson. I was told I woud never be able to bend from the waist I do that without pain- also not to kick above my waist I am able to jump off trailers woithout any interuption to my movement. As for any medication I barely used it-- only after surgery to sleep the first 10 days.
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1/10/08 |
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It was one of the worst experiences ever. I had two physicians see me. the first was an asian dr, forgot the name. He was constantly stuttering and seemed so un educated and frankly just made me nervous! Soon Kamson came in to discuss my problem. Stated that only surgery will be the answer, wanted to do an endoscopic discectomy on my low back which hurt from a ski accident. I went to a chiropractor a day after this appointment and he just said i had a few pulled muscles and nothing wrong with my disks or spine. the staff was loud and the girl up front had a thick accent i could not understand. i was also asked to pay my deductbile up front!! i never had been asked that before!!! I was given so much paperwork to do that its ridiculous!! and a electronic test which seemed more psychiatric then spine related. Their office is nice and looks really expensive. I am not surprised if appointments are so expensive here just to pay for the office. my advice is do not try this:
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8/11/07 |
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Lost all mt MRI's he insisted had to be kept there. Other records destroyed, Billing - good thing I know Business Accoiunting. Bills already paid reappear a year later. A lot of double billing too. Also does unnecesary tests to see if you need surgery in his Surgery Center. I had a sore neck , he gave me a Back Discogram.
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4/5/07 |
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I had surgery on 3 levels of my back. I was in serious pain for over 8 months. I kept asking when it was going to stop hurting. I was kept on Percocet and made to go back to work light duty, on my feet all day. Kamson was trying to make some kind of name for himself. I dropped him as I could not work in severe pain while taking percocet which did not relieve all of my pain. Still 4 years later. I am still in severe pain and my case is now closed. When I told him I was changing Drs for recovery he said That it wasnt a good idea. I felt he was relying on pain medication too much to prove his theory that someone can come out of back surgery and get to work 5 weeks later! The surgery was done in an office and in a twilight state, where at some times I could feel and hear the pounding pressure on my back, I would say something that I can feel it and then he would put me more under, after the surgery, He had me rest for about an hour and then had my go home having 2 people carry me
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1/25/07 |
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I too was operated on in 2001 after the discogram supposedly read 3 levels needed to be fixed. He later admitted they found out later 3-level didn't work. I am after all this pain trying to get on Disability. I too lost a job of 25 years due to needing to be reclined or on ice to maintain any comfort. He wanted to see me after 90 days, when I got there and waited..he rambled on and on about himself and why was I there, then I heard "not to bother his staff anymore about prescriptions, etc". He has you on so many meds then cuts you off. He billed over $40,000 then a year later he comes up with another bill for an additional $30,000+ for facility use. I had to find another doctor and has since been on narcotics every 3 1/2 hours and can't stand for more than 5 minutes and leaning forward is out of the question. In the beginning he and the assistant were so excited how they could "fix" my lower back pain when nobody else could. I am worse off than before and all savings are gone.
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12/18/06 |
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Thank goodness his reign of terror has been interupted. He's an anethesilogist - not a surgeon. Unfortunately anyone with a MD can do these procedures. It is Spine surgery! I was told it was safe to do over abnd over again - and due being increasingly worse after each surgery - told to do another surgery. He works with a LA neurosurgeon and between the 2 of them my savings is wiped out and they now have a lien on my property after the insurance comapny refused to pay for the last surgery.I'm now disabled after losing my job of 21 years. He personally kicked me out of his office after exhausting all possible money making procedures. He and the LA docor kept me in the dark as to what transpired during surgeries - finally all I could see was the PA and he said he knew nothing. He tells you not to seek any other opinion since these doctors misunderstand his work and will mislead you into complicated cripling surgeries - and he didn't?!? To make things worse no other doctor will treat me.
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11/14/06 |
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I wrote a complaint to the Quality Assurance Board in 2001 following treatments he gave me to help my cervical / shoulder problem following an accident,he did not explain the risks of the procedure or even how much steroid medicine he was giving me. My first treatment you could have scraped me off the ceiling when he inserted needles into the sides of my neck with no pain IV. then yelled at me not to move. That evening when I developed a horrible rash, and couldn't lift my head off a pillow, he did not answer my pleas for help. I broke out in a rash. His 4 treatments cost my auto company, health insurance & settlement over $44,000. It was not uncommon for his medical bills to exceed the liability limits on the insurance policy so he was paid,and the client was ripped off. Shame on him, $44,000 exceeded my 2 orthoscopic shoulder surgeries, MRI, physical therapy, neurologist, Overlake Hospital. I have thyroid problems brought on by the Steroid's and still to this day have neck problems!
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11/12/06 |
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Surgery in 2004 to implant spinal stimulator. He put the unit in the wrong place too close to my spine, I could never lay on my back. After an auto accident, I was in unbelievable pain and Kamson would not even see me for an appointment; he said it "was not his problem." The Doctor that finally treated me, said the stimulator had to be immediately repositioned, and could not understand why it was there in the first place, that nobody ever put them that close to a patient's spine. He could not believe Kamson had refused to see me, and said it was a "breech of ethics." Kamson has had his State license temporarily suspended pending an investigation, and when I called the State to request the complaint forms, they told me the phone had been ringing steadily all day, with other patients asking for the complaint forms. His license should be revoked - and he should not be allowed to practice medicine ANYWHERE. I do not know if I will ever recover completly from his incompetence.
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11/9/06 |
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He is exellent in term of surgery, at least now he is good. He probably does 200 cases a year. Over past 7 years, 1400 at very least. Complication is rarely at least now. compared with other spine surgeon not bad at all.
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11/9/06 |
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Turned me into a Actiq/Fentaryl addict after a long 10 hour surgery (in his office lab) and before the alleged next surgery that I was to fly to for some famous neurosurgeon in Los Angeles. Back still hurts worse than ever and took me through a horrible, wretched withdrawal on methadone to get off the Actiq he had me on.
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11/9/06 |
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This Doctor was not a Surgeon..I did have 3 discs operated on 2001 ..He spent lots of time making notes over 20 minutes. like he was writing a book..his assistant seemed annoyed that he just wasn't doing the procedure right away..and I was wondering why he just would not start the procedure. I was not explained how I was going to feel after...I could feel some of the surgery which was painful he put me in a twilight phase during surgery. He sent me home within an hour after the operation with one leg inoperable with my son and a friend ..no in hospital care after the procedure. in severe 10+++ pain ...Long story short ..he tried to get me back to work in 6 wks after the procedure. absolutely not..I looked for someone else to help with my recovery and still suffer back pain and a very long painful recovery after that..He insisted that it was not a good idea to seek a different dr. for my recovery, but I was not pleased at all with his method of recovery and how he dealt with my pain.
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11/9/06 |
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I have been at his office as long as 6 hours in a day for an appt and had a 3 hour drive each way besides, only to meet with a PA and not him. I currently feel very cheated by all that is going on right now especialy since I have had 2 surgeries, and my husband has had one. Now I understand things a little more clearly.
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11/8/06 |
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I agree with all comments above. Dr. Kamson is rude and arrogant. I had cervical surgery in '03 and my neck has never been the same. When challenged on current conditions of pain he ignores them and disregards it. Passes the patient on to his P.A. I'm so glad the light has been spotlighted on his misdiagnosis of true trained medical career. And, yes I have waited 3 hours for an appointment also. The assembly line has finally been stopped for Kamson!
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11/7/06 |
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11/7/06 |
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This Doctor finally had his License to practice pulled in WA state for unnecessary procedures and harm done to patients
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7/11/06 |
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beware, investigate, investigate, investigate, I can not stress this enough
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4/1/06 |
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Ditto on previous comments. I've routinely waited hours only to see his PA and get no answers or medical information I know is incorrect. He is rude and arrogant when crossed. Treatment and tests are scheduled at his facility and very expensive - especially his MEDX program.
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1/10/06 |
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Very poor service, mis-diagnosis, runs the office like an assembly line. Everything is an angle to make money
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Dr Kamson is nice, his staff in the operating room is good and helpful. Admitting nurse is the best ever. Front office staff can be short and spend more time talking amongst themselves then helping patients. Dr Kamson is NEVER on time and leaves patients waiting at every appointment. Likes things done his way or no way, and when you question him he gets upset
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