Thomas K. Hei M.D.
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Returning patients with a MyChart account can also book online.
Thomas K. Hei M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Primary care
- Family medicine
- Routine diabetes care
- Women's health
- Telehealth services
Locations
Languages
- Chinese
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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I adore Dr Hei. Hes been taking care of me for decades now and his ceaseless optimism, entertaining and open personality while still being grounded in and current with patient care keeps me looking forward to our visits, knowing Ill be cared for both physically and matters of the mind.
Dr HEI is exceptional. A throwback to when primary care physicians took the time to get to know their patients.
Dr Thomas Hei is fantastic. Always has great perspective and advice. The best physician I've ever had!
Dr HEI is amazing
Dr. Thomas Hei is an exceptional dr. His genuine concern for me living my best life w/all my pain is so comforting
I am a long-time patient of UW Med, but this was my first appointment with Dr. Hei. He had thoroughly reviewed my chart prior to my arrival, asked me important questions about my health, had very specific ideas re monitoring several areas, answered all of my questions, and had great ideas and what I can be doing to improve my health. As I told him, I am grateful that he took my on as my PCP and look forward to working with him.
One of your best physicians - just wish he was more available.
*Dr. Hei is excellent.
Dr. Hei is very easy to talk to and approachable. I feel that I am receiving high quality care from a very competent physician.
Dr Hei is my idea of a perfect doctor.
I have already recommended this doctor to colleagues and friends. Superb experience.
*Dr. Hei is always very professional and brings everything to a level I can understand.
Dr. Hei is very knowledgeable , He explained the questions I asked in detailed and patiently , I'm very happy to have Dr. Hei. Is my primary doctor.Thank you Dr. Hei
Dr. Hei.He explained very clearly concerns I had about my health.
[...] Dr Hei is an exceptional Primary Care physician!
Doctor was very good with explanations and a great listener.
Dr Hei was attentive, thorough
Make sure and keep dr. Hei!
Dr. HEI is the best!
Dr. Hei has a great easy going way about him. Visiting with him is like visiting an old friend. However, once the visit is over, he has thoroughly listened to my health issues/concerns and has provided and thorough examination, and has prescribed medication, therapy, or exercises that help! I'm extremely happy to have Dr. Hei as my primary care physician and for my family as well!
Dr HEI is the best, caring doctor!
About Thomas K. Hei
Thomas Kou Hei, M.D. is a board-certified family medicine physician and is a UW Medicine associate clinical professor of family medicine. Dr. Hei accepts relatives of current patients as new patients.
Dr. Hei is interested in management of chronic disease (such as diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension), wellness promotion, internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, preventive medicine and outpatient procedures. He also has special expertise in several outpatient procedures, including vasectomy, colposcopy and endometrial biopsy.
Dr. Hei believes that quality care comes from a partnership with the patient, his or her family and the physician. He strives to help patients make health care decisions that will best meet their various needs and lifestyles.
Personal Interests
Dr. Hei enjoys golf, basketball, jazz and dance.
Education and Training
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Valley Medical CenterResidency, 1998, Family MedicineValley Medical CenterInternship, 1996, Family MedicineUniv. of Calif. Los AngelesMedical education, 1995
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine, 1998, American Board of Family Medicine