Ben Ly, MD

Patient Rating:

5.0 Read all reviews

My Specialties:

Internal Medicine, Board-certified

My Areas of Focus:

Telemedicine

Languages:

English, Interpreters available for other languages

Gender:

Male

Affiliations:

Good Samaritan Medical Center

Where I see patients

About Me:

Board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Ly is a primary care physician at Legacy Medical Group-Northwest. He received his medical degree from the OHSU School of Medicine, and completed residency at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. He enjoys treating patients from all walks of life and has a special interest in transgender care. Prior to medical school, he worked in finance and developed a practice of investing early and redeeming dividends later. He uses the same principles in medicine, helping patients invest into their health early and experience valuable benefits over time. Dr. Ly is not accepting new patients at this time. Personal Interests: Snowboarding, running

Education:
Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center
Internship: Virginia Mason Medical Center
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota
Year I Started Practice: 2010
Hospitals Served: Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

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5.0 out of 5     212 Ratings     120 Comments

Mar 3, 2023
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Dr Ly is the best.

Feb 28, 2023
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Dr Ly is a caring and knowledgeable doctor . He rates the highest marks in every phase of his work. He is a credit to the medical profession.

Feb 27, 2023
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Dr. Ly is a blessing to my husband....he listens carefully and always gently and thoroughly explains the issues of concern. There is increasing memory loss and need to address the consequences. Dr. Ly handled explaining that to my husband so that he really "got it" without resistance and his usual frustration over NOT being in charge (for which I am more than grateful!!!!)

Feb 27, 2023
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I am always excited to visit Dr.Ly. It's a highlight of my day and I feel very lucky to have such a positive relationship with my doctor :)

Feb 21, 2023
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I cannot recommend Dr. Ly highly enough and consider myself extremely fortunate to have him as my PCP. I am a trans woman with a background in healthcare and he is knowledgeable, caring, respectful, and has a wonderful bedside manner!

Feb 17, 2023
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It's always been great experience. Grateful to have Dr. Ly as my primary care provider. He's thorough and personable as well.

Feb 14, 2023
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My appointment with Dr Ben was for an annual checkup. We discussed changing some one of my medications and tests needed to make that decision. He set up the tests and followed up. We are in the process of deciding what the next steps are. He is always very proactive. I broke my wrist about 10 months ago. Even though he is not the one that did the surgery I spoke with him to get his Input because I trust him so much.

Feb 13, 2023
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I have recommended Dr. Ben Ly to others. I not only rely on his advice, I deeply appreciate that I am his patient. He is the best: intelligent, engaging, personable, kind, thoughtful and thorough. My only hope is that I'm able to continue with him as my physician for as long as I live.

Feb 10, 2023
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Visiting Dr. Ly is like spending time with an old friend. He is caring and compassionate. I appreciate his openness to eastern medicine.

Feb 10, 2023
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Great listener and solution seeker

Jan 24, 2023
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There just wasn't enough time for a new patient appointment. Otherwise all was great.

Jan 23, 2023
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Outstanding as usual!

Jan 23, 2023
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Dr Ly is caring, thorough, and knowledgeable. As a trans patient, seeking medical care can feel scary sometimes, but this entire office (from receptionists, to MA, to nurses to MD) respected my pronouns and provided exceptional trans competent care. I have never felt more safe or better cared for by a provider. I really appreciate how transparent Dr Ly is with my care and how much I feel like I am making informed choices about my health. This is an excellent team and I would recommend them to anyone, thank you!

Jan 20, 2023
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Excellent care!

Jan 16, 2023
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Dr. Ly is an exceptionally knowledgeable and empathetic doctor. He's the best I've ever had in my years!

Jan 16, 2023
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Dr. Ly is very kind, attentive, and easy to be around. He explains things very clearly and covered every concern I had during my appointment as well as after. I look forward to continue seeing him as my primary care provider.

Jan 16, 2023
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All good

Dec 30, 2022
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Dr Ben Ly is the greatest!

Dec 16, 2022
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Great visit.

Dec 12, 2022
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It is very hard to get an appointment at Good Sam

Dec 6, 2022
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Dr. Ly best doctor I've ever had.

Dec 6, 2022
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Dr. Ly is the best doctor I've ever had, hands down.

Dec 5, 2022
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Dr. Ben is a wonderful provider.

Dec 2, 2022
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Dr. Ly is kind, caring and thoughtful. I really appreciate him as my provider.

Nov 18, 2022
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Dr Ly is a careful, thorough and engaging physician who respects my opinions and provides what I feel is appropriate medical advice. I have great confidence in his skills and knowledge

Nov 18, 2022
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Dr. Ben Ly is an outstanding primary physician. I feel totally comfortable, respected and fortunate to be in his care. Ben Ly is extremely competent and thorough. Lastly, his referrals to all the specialist are excellent!

Nov 15, 2022
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Dr Ly always takes time to listen and explainWhen I have concerns . He is very thorough.I am lucky he is my doctor.

Nov 14, 2022
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Dr. Ly has provided me with excellent healthcare for the last 7 years. He listens, he respects my choices, he's kind and thoughtful. I feel very fortunate to have him as my PCP.

Nov 8, 2022
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Dr Ly listens to my problems and is very competent.

Nov 7, 2022
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My main health concerns are related to lungs, heart and lower back. During my regular check-up, my doctor definitely checked in with me about my lung- and heart-related issues but not about lower back. I was not bothered by my lower back on the day of the visit and for that reason, I did not think to bring up. However, as the visit was annual physical, it would have been ideal that lower back Issue was discussed during the visit, considering I was receiving PT within the last 6 months.

Nov 7, 2022
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Dr. Ben Ly is my health provider since I am employed in Legacy and I am always satisfied everytime I visit him because of his respect, knowledgeable and very accomodating traits which makes me feel so comfortable and open to our conversation. In this way, it brings a very good patient- doctor relationship. 5 Star to Dr. Ben Ly!!!

Nov 7, 2022
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I love Dr Ly my husband left kaiser to join legacy because of Dr. Ly professionalism

Nov 4, 2022
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Dr. Ly has always had significant client interest & concern. He is great at trying to fit you into his schedule. He is great about covering your past and current conditions as well as thinking forward. Only have had great experiences with him.

Nov 1, 2022
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Always prepared. Always listens. Always clearly informs.

Nov 1, 2022
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Dr. Ly is awesome - very attentive, caring, communicates clearly, and seems genuinely interested in any issues. I hadn't seen a doctor in years because of not so caring experiences and Dr. Ly put faith and comfort back into my own attention to my health.

Oct 31, 2022
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Nothing bad. My provider cares.

Oct 31, 2022
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My appointments are always on time.

Oct 25, 2022
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Dr Ly is wonderful!

Oct 24, 2022
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Always takes time and listens.

Oct 18, 2022
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He was the best doctor/medical care provider I've ever seen. Companionate, knowledgeable and communicative. Can't recommend highly enough

Oct 17, 2022
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Dr Ly is one of the most consientious physicians I have ever encountered.

Oct 14, 2022
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This was a new patient visit and it was a splendid experience. Dr. Ly was kind, open to listening about anything, and explained things in a thorough, yet easily understandable way.

Oct 14, 2022
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Top notch care

Oct 14, 2022
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I've had nothing but wonderful visits with Dr. Ly. I've seen him for many years now. He has so much respect for his patients and staff. He really cares and listens to you, even big or small details. Legacy is Blessed to have Dr. Ly as a provider. Doctor of all Doctors!

Oct 10, 2022
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Dr. Ly is a very caring physician who is very knowledgeable about my health issues. He spends time answering questions. I feel I am very lucky to have him as my internist. I feel I am in great hands.

Oct 10, 2022
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I am wildly impressed by Ben Ly, who combines an uncanny ability to discuss my numbers, from my blood test, while deftly delving into other needed medical info AND calming my anxious questions. Two of my daughters have seen him as their physician, based on my recommendation.

Oct 3, 2022
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Dr. Ly is an excellent provider and a great listener. He always shows extreme interest in what I'm having to say.

Oct 3, 2022
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Dr Ly is amazing, helpful, thoughtful and engaging. I feel very comfortable with him as a provider and cannot understate how excellent he is a primary care physician.

Oct 3, 2022
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My husband and I feel very lucky to have Dr. Ly as our Doctor.

Oct 3, 2022
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It is always a pleasant and satisfying experience when I visit Dr. Ly. He is caring and attentive and thorough. I am so lucky to have Dr. Ly as my doctor. He is easy for me to talk to and he is always helpful in the ways that I need. I always appreciate the after visit summary he writes because it includes everything we talked about. He is an extra special person.

Sep 26, 2022
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Dr. Ben Ly is always professional, spends time explaining issues and genuinely cares about my are and health. Very good Dr!

Sep 26, 2022
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All very good

Sep 23, 2022
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Dr Ly always is very kind, compassionate & very knowledgeable. He always knows my history. We discuss things together-he is always very open to my questions & thoughts & we can easily discuss topics & it brings us to a good decision. Dr Ly is very knowledgeable about most topics. He wants my opinion always. I always have a good feeling when I leave. I can't say enough good things about Dr Ly-there isn't enough time. He is always respectful of me & very open to my opinion. I'm lucky to have Dr Ly as my PCP.

Sep 23, 2022
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Listens very carefully

Sep 19, 2022
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Dr Ben Ly is truly the best, most thorough and kind doctor I have ever visited.

Sep 16, 2022
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Very caring & skilled doctor.

Sep 6, 2022
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Dr Ly is excellent but is very busy. But he covers all my concerns and questions

Sep 6, 2022
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He is the best doctor that I have ever had as my PC!

Aug 23, 2022
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Dr. Ly is so caring and attentive to details of my care even making appt. for lab draws to follow his visit. Always return to my text messages even after office hrs. Same day late evening.

Aug 22, 2022
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Very happy about the results of my visit. Dr. Ly listened to me and my goals and initiated treatment based on that info, with clear follow ups set in place.

Aug 22, 2022
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My visit with Dr. Ly was excellent.

Aug 22, 2022
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I influenced my wife to join this practice

Aug 15, 2022
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Dr Ly was very attentive and has gained my confidence.

Aug 9, 2022
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Ben Ly is wonderful! It's always a delight to see him!

Aug 8, 2022
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Dr Ly is the most caring, kind, friendly and professional doctor I have known in years.He make sure the course of treatment is understood and agreed upon. He follow-up and even when it's not so good news he gives you confidence in the plan if treatment. He also is kind to my care givers. I actually love him. I have several people in my family that want to switch to him as their primary care giver. I/we are thankful to God for him.

Aug 2, 2022
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It was an excellent visit I couldn't be more happier very thorough and answered all my questions

Aug 1, 2022
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Dr. Ly is such a kind and caring person. He's always so thorough and really takes time with you at appointments. He always follows up in a prompt manner. I feel very heard and feel very well taken care of with him.

Jul 29, 2022
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So thankful to have Dr Ly as my doctor! Rates a A Plus in my book!

Jul 26, 2022
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Dr. Ly is knowledgeable, succinct, speaks in plain language and is pleasant to converse with.

Jul 26, 2022
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Dr Ly is kind,attentive, concerned. I feel very lucky to see him for my health care. I am in very good hands

Jul 25, 2022
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Always a great visit with Dr. Ly!!! He listens well and helps fabricate a health plan where my opinions matter.

Jul 18, 2022
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Dr. Ly ordered blood tests, but I have not yet completed them. Dr. Ly is a remarkable doctor. Above and beyond. Make sure he takes care of himself love.

Jul 18, 2022
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Doc is always attentive and engaged.

Jul 18, 2022
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Dr Ly is amazing, always addresses all concerns, practical advice, clear, caring, on time without feeling rushed, and trustworthy. I've already recommended him to others!

Jul 12, 2022
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Dr. Ben Ly is amazing!

Jul 11, 2022
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Dr Ly is remarkably focused, friendly, understanding, efficient in using the brief time well without rushing my need to both understand and raise questions.

Jul 8, 2022
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Dr. Ly is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and personable. He is an excellent primary care physician and I feel fortunate to have him as my doctor.

Jul 5, 2022
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Dr. Ly is very patient and detail oriented.

Jul 1, 2022
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Ben Ly is an incredibly caring person. He is a fantastic listener. He is understanding, sympathetic, and very knowledgeable. Ben explains health information in a way that I can understand. I feel very comfortable in sharing all of my health concerns with him. I trust his advice. So grateful to have Ben as my PCP.

Jul 1, 2022
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Dr Ly is very nice, respectful, friendly and professional. Listens.carefully and diligent in his research and recommendations

Jul 1, 2022
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Great Dr.! Really appreciate Dr. Ly's approachability,listening, and clever physiological skills in dealing with pts. It all comes across as really caring about his patients.

Jun 28, 2022
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Front desk respectful, efficient but no warmth welcoming me.

Jun 28, 2022
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Always listens and show compassion for concerns that are discussed. Always very professional and up-to-date with my medical records. Thank you.

Jun 27, 2022
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I have no problem with the staff at Legacy! All is well!

Jun 27, 2022
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To my pain specialist clerks and nurses; they have claimed to call me on my phone for a doctor home call visit ' but I never received that call.. I have waited for an hour, and they say I missed the call. But I don't think they called.. Their phone number was never recorded on my phone. That has happened twice. Now, I have to go in person to visit my doctor.

Jun 24, 2022
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Dr Ly is great! Always takes the time to ask my questions, respects when I'm not sure what I'm asking about or if it's something silly & addresses each item thoroughly

Jun 24, 2022
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Took much time with me and was very well prepared for our visit.Super guy!

Jun 17, 2022
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Dr. Ly addressed all my issues.He always does.

Jun 10, 2022
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Dr Ly always spends quality time and answers all of our questions He is totally focused on my health and always responds to any questions in a timely fashion I can't imagine there is a more caring doctor out there

Jun 10, 2022
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Dr ly was amazing. So comforting

Jun 7, 2022
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Dr. Ly is a competent physician and a very kind man. I'm always happy to see him.

Jun 6, 2022
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Dr. Ly is exceptional. He is thorough and inclusive. I get the sense that we work together on decisions about my healthcare. I appreciate his candor.

Jun 6, 2022
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Dr. Ly is pleasant, bright, well-read and well-prepared for my annual visit. He is thorough in his interview, chart review, examination, review of systems and review of my encounters with other physicians as noted on my medical record. I give him my highest rating.

Jun 3, 2022
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Dr. Ly went above and beyond to help me - I am very grateful for him.

Jun 3, 2022
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Dr Ly is an incredibly capable and emphathetic physician.

Jun 3, 2022
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My friend was with me during the apt. She said how kind and thorough Dr. Ly was. Even she was permitted to participate and ask questions about my health.

May 24, 2022
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I think Dr. Ben Ly is the best. I have recommended him in the past and would do so again in a heartbeat.

May 23, 2022
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Always a joy to see Dr.Ly and staff, they've always been very kind and cheery. Thank you all for what you do!

May 23, 2022
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Dr. Ly is the best doctor ever. He's attentive, empathetic, caring and kind, smart, knowledgeable and doesn't let me get away with much.

May 20, 2022
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My experience with Dr. Ben V.Ly and his group on this visit was excellent, as always. Both my husband and I feel we are extremely well taken care of medically with this group and especially Dr. Ly.

May 17, 2022
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Very thorough

May 16, 2022
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I truly feel that Dr. Ly cares about me as a person. He is very sensitive to my health concerns and seeks to address every issue thoroughly and promptly.

May 16, 2022
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Dr Ly is an exceptional physician. He is thorough and caring.

May 6, 2022
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All good, he is responsive too my needs, is helpful with suggestions, no complaints

May 2, 2022
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Visits with Dr. Ly and his staff are always comprehensive and enjoyable. There is obvious camaraderie among clinic staff. Follow-up from appointment is prompt and thorough. In summary, both my partner and I are extremely satisfied with Dr. Ben Ly.

Apr 29, 2022
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Could not be better! Dr Ly goes above and beyond!

Apr 29, 2022
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Love doctor Ly he is the best

Apr 26, 2022
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Dr. Ly and all staff provide excellent care. They listen to my concerns and help me lead my best healthy life.

Apr 25, 2022
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Dr. Ly is an outstanding physician - he has knowledge, wisdom & concern for his patients.

Apr 22, 2022
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Dr. Ly followed up on things we discussed in previous visits, which were over two years ago. These were things related to what I was doing and hoping to do at the time, and he brought them up to see where I was at, which I appreciated.

Apr 18, 2022
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Dr. Ben Ly is the best doctor EVER!

Apr 15, 2022
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Dr. Ly is amazing at listening, asking excellent diagnostic questions, offering very thoughtful treatment options, and even explaining what different lab tests will measure. I cannot imagine better healthcare than I am here.

Apr 15, 2022
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Front office check in too slow.

Apr 12, 2022
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Dr Ly is amazing!!! So friendly and always there for me. He's the best!!!

Apr 4, 2022
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Dr Ly is very thorough and very confident. He quickly looks up previous visits and has all the information he needs at the tip of his fingers and has an amazing command of my history. He is also very empathetic and very congenial. He actually provided a referral to a hand specialist and before I left the office got me an appointment with that specialist for the very next day.He is an amazing doctor and a great human being.

Apr 1, 2022
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I am so grateful to have Ben assisting me on my life journey! He is a great doctor!

Mar 29, 2022
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My experience was VERY good - no c/o. Dr. Ben Ly is an excellent MD; always up on latest medical information. He is a very kind, supportive & I can't have a better MD.

Mar 29, 2022
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I recommended him to my daughter.

Mar 29, 2022
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Everyone was very personable and caring and took an adequate amount of time to get everything accomplished as needed. I was asked if everything was covered as I expected. That question is appreciated.

Mar 25, 2022
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Dr. Ben is the BEST!

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