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Ulrik Wallin, MD, PhD, MS

Specializes in Colon and rectal surgery


Accepting new patients

Board certifications

  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Overview

Philosophy of care

I became a colorectal surgeon to help people in difficult situations and to provide treatment that keeps patient experience front and center. My clinical research enables me to give current medical care and provide my patients with insight into frontline treatment.

Dr. Wallin specializes in minimally invasive and open surgery for colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease and anorectal procedures.

Dr. Wallin's personal interests include cooking, snowboarding, golf, piano, saxophone and hiking with his wife and three children.

Qualifications

Medical School

Korolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden

Residency

Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden

Fellowship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN, Colorectal Surgery

Accomplishments

Awards
Seattle Met Best-of-Best Top Doctor
Seattle Magazine Top Doc

Hospital affiliations

Affiliated with
Swedish Medical Center-First Hill

Languages

I speak English, German and Swedish.

Gender

Male
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Patient comments

  • February 26, 2025
    2.4 out of 5 patient rating

    The diagnostic test he did was traumatic to me and felt like it tore my fissure more. He used too much pressure and was not empathetic to how much pain I have been in all month

  • February 21, 2025
    5 out of 5 patient rating

    The doctor was excellent. Patient, informative and knowledgeable about all of my options. Not his fault, but I was surprised my history wasn't available from a technology standpoint. I was a new patient, but my medical history should have been available on MyChart via Overlake, Swedish or Mayo Clinic.

  • January 24, 2025
    4.6 out of 5 patient rating

    I don't generally recommend clinicians to others

  • January 24, 2025
    5 out of 5 patient rating

    All good. Potentially embarrassing issue for me, which went well.

  • December 13, 2024
    5 out of 5 patient rating

    THE GREATEST NEWS EVER. THANKS DOCTOR WALLEN!!!

  • December 11, 2024
    1.8 out of 5 patient rating

    Very very quick, didn't take time and painfull internal anuscope exam without option for desensitization or meds beforehand

  • November 12, 2024
    5 out of 5 patient rating

    FYI:As someone who has a vested interest in improving health care in this country, I am curious as to why you continue to send me survey after survey. I think Optum's great - with the exception of Dr Gladstone! But you should really be focused on the naysayers of Optum. You need to focus on the bad surveys to improve your care not just your numbers. If you are worth anything, Press Ganey - help Optum excel.

  • November 10, 2024
    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Wallin is always prepared, very professional and caring

  • November 03, 2024
    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Wallin is a great listener. Made me feel at ease instantly. The most comfortable exam I've had and I've already recommended Dr. Wallin to multiple friends.

  • October 15, 2024
    5 out of 5 patient rating

    This clinician was way more high-powered than I really needed, but he treated me as if I was his sole concern. And the simple advice he gave me helped me immensely.

Rated: 4.9 out of 5 stars (643 ratings)

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Contact information

Fax
  • 1-206-323-9889

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NPI # 1598054355