Mark McCabe, MD

It’s possible Dr. McCabe and I both made a bunch of rookie mistakes because my experience with him was completely the opposite of others here. He constantly threatened me with no longer being my doctor, demanded I come in to educate him about my chronic condition (he wanted me to use a white board?!) and wouldn’t examine my medical records from the doctor I’d been seeing for 4+ years before my move because he didn’t like the doctor’s handwriting. I had just moved to Seattle. I made mistakes in getting to his office and keeping appointments: I didn’t know there was more than one Polyclinic, for instance, and ended up at the wrong one. Even though I was still only ten minutes late, Dr. McCabe spent my whole appointment telling me he could discharge me as a patient for being late. I can understand an office having missed appointment policies and fees. Why would a doctor take such things personally, though?
The last straw was when Dr. McCabe told me I needed to see a specialist again, one he had sent me to in the past. I called the specialist’s office to make the appointment. They said my previous visit had just been a one time consultation. I would need another referral from Dr. McCabe for ongoing treatment. I buzzed back and was leaving that message with a nurse when Dr. McCabe burst onto the line. He said, of the fact that I needed a referral, «I don’t believe that.» I was calm but a bit shocked. «Ok. Why don’t you call them? We just talked. What do I have to gain by… lying about that? Could you just call them?» He replied, «No. I know you’re not telling the truth.» And he fired me as a patient for dishonesty. What the hell? I hope Dr. McCabe is healthier now (he spoke to both my husband and I about alcoholism), because my experience with him was weird and awful.

This doctor does not have any interest in providing actual care to his patients. He is only interested in billing your insurance. I obviously don’t want to get into details of my medical history or whatever but I will tell you he did nothing to help me at all.

I frequently refer clients to Dr. McCabe as I so enjoy collaborating with him in their care. He is accessible, deeply compassionate, and so genuine. He’s also aligned with Eastern philosophical beliefs regarding the preciousness of human life, our innate capacity for health, wholeness and healing, and the inseparable nature of body, mind and spirit. I highly recommend Dr. McCabe as a primary care physician for those looking for a real partnership in maximizing their wellbeing and truly thriving.

I’ve been with Dr. McCabe for over 4 years now and I have been pleased with every visit and interaction. He follows up on my history before each appointment and he obviously cares how I am progressing with varies treatments. His bedside manner is always professional and yet personal. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Great doctor, funny, Vegan-​friendly, and an East Coaster like myself, patient and doesn’t jump for the prescription pad automatically when you tell him something’s wrong. Open to discussing alternative treatments.

I came in for a physical and am used to doctors running coldly through the handful of questions and tests and throwing prescriptions at me, but Dr. McCabe seemed to take a genuine interest in my health.
He was approachable, communicated clearly (without being condescending), and took an extra ten minutes to ask questions and walk me through some more holistic health guidelines (that included talking about exercise, diet, and stress). Great visit.

Great doctor, took time to sort through my complex medical problem and come up with a do-​able plan. Also he has a good sense of humor, which is important to me in a doctor. I feel I have an ally to help me work through my medical issues.