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Karli Whittam, MD

Patient Rating:

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My Specialties:

Family Medicine, Board-certified

My Areas of Focus:

Family Practice

Gender:

Female

Affiliations:

Salmon Creek Medical Center

About Me:

Dr. Karli Whittam is a transplant from Canada who came to the Family Wellness Center in 2005. She delivered babies for years before stopping her obstetric practice, but she continues to take pleasure in newborns and pediatric care as well as ongoing care for new patients. "I love the families," she says. "Everybody is different, everybody has something to offer. It's always challenging and never boring. I like to see the whole family," Dr. Whittam adds. "A person's health can be affected by their environment, and as their family doctor, I can get the whole picture." Karli's whole family golfs together, and she often plays with her daughter. She and her son like to spend time on the mountains: she skis, he snowboards.

Education:
Residency: Family Practice Residency C.C.F.P., University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
Medical School: University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia
Bachelor of Science: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia
Undergraduate: Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific, Victoria, British Columbia
Training: Bioidentical Hormones
Certification: National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners- DOT physicals
Year I Started Practice: 1992
Hospitals Served: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

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5.0 out of 5     147 Ratings     58 Comments
Mar 1, 2023
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Karli Whittam is very competent and compassionate. I appreciate her so much.
Feb 22, 2023
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Dr Karli Whittam is the most professional and caring physician I have ever seen as a patient in all of my years. Her medical knowledge is exemplary! Hoping she will always be my doctor. Highly recommend her to anyone.
Feb 20, 2023
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Long wait but doctor spent adequate time answering my questions and providing information
Feb 16, 2023
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Karli is always knowledgeable and professional and talks and explains things to my children in a way they can understand. We love Karli and will be sad to see her retire later this year.
Feb 16, 2023
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Dr. Whittam ALWAYS spends enough time talking with me about my health and current medical issues. I have been seeing her for more than 10 years and she is compassionate, supportive and knowledgeable.
Feb 13, 2023
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Dr. Whittam and the staff have always provided excellent care. I keep going back here because she takes excellent care of me and I trust her. Best Dr. I have ever been to.
Feb 8, 2023
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She is the best doctor I've ever had in my life of [age removed] year's, she is great. Very understanding, and has love in her heart for her patients.
Feb 6, 2023
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I love Dr. Whittam. She listens and explains very well.
Feb 2, 2023
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Dr Whittam and every single assistant at this clinic are 10 star caregivers
Feb 1, 2023
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Karli Whittam is everything you could ask for in a physician. She truly cares, is well versed in possible solutions to health problems, and is current in her knowledge of new and long existing drugs. She always knows what your current test results are and always compares them to past results with you. She caught a kidney issue I was having which allowed me to get the surgery I needed to fix the problem. I can't say enough positive things about Dr Whittam and am grateful that she is my doctor.
Jan 30, 2023
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Had trouble with app. Was offered waitlist appt but when followed link there was no info. No info about how to get anything set up to do it in future
Jan 30, 2023
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Dr. Karli is so attentive, she is always looking out for my wellness. I never feel rushed when she is talking about my health. She is by far the best doctor I have ever known!!!
Jan 26, 2023
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Well run clinic operation and Dr. Whittam is an excellent provider.
Jan 25, 2023
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Karli the best!
Jan 25, 2023
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Dr "W" is an EXTREMELY kind, thoughtful and professional Doctor!!! She's AAAAAMAZING!!!
Jan 23, 2023
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Karli the best!
Jan 23, 2023
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Dr Whittam listens well. She will be sorely missed.
Dec 12, 2022
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I have always had a good experience with Dr. Whittam and with the others in this office. I feel understood and properly cared for.
Nov 28, 2022
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Dr Whittam spent time talking with me about my health and I felt like she really cared.
Nov 14, 2022
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My experiences with this provider have always been exceptional.
Nov 10, 2022
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This provider and medical wellness group has provided medical care for me for over 15 years. I have always thought that I have received thorough, conscientious, compassionate, effective and respectful care. I generally don't recommend professional care givers to friends and acquaintances, but I would be inclined to recommend this Family Wellnes Group to someone if I was comfortable with the match between this group of healthcare providers and the person to whom I was offering the recommendation.
Nov 9, 2022
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Dr. Whittam was interested and thorough in how I was currently feeling, how I felt about my medications, and how I was feeling about the procedures I had done with other providers. I was pleased she took the time to discuss my current health and any issues I had.
Oct 31, 2022
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Excellent care. Professional doc & staff.
Oct 31, 2022
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We reviewed my recent surgery, current medications, labs done when I was hospitalized. She also asked about my emotional/psychological status.
Oct 31, 2022
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I changed insurance so I could go to this physician
Oct 24, 2022
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Dr. Whittam is wonderful. She tells me the hard truth, listens to what I am saying, collaborates to make improvements in my health. I would highly recommend her to any person looking for a primary care doctor.
Oct 19, 2022
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As always we value Dr Whittam and her team for their expertise and professionalism. We are happy to have such a caring and responsive medical team.
Oct 13, 2022
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The provider spent a lot of our time together searching through my chart on the computer. She explained that Legacy won't fund scribes because you conducted a study and the study showed no increase in productivity. While that may be true, the time a doctor spends staring into a computer screen is time taken away from examining and Interacting with the patient, so it diminishes the patient experience compared to other providers that fund scribes.
Oct 12, 2022
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Dr. Whittam is extremely thorough every time I see her. She takes her time to listen to me and makes sure that I get the pros and cons before starting medication, treatment, or referrals. I feel like I'm in the best care when I see her, and she is by far one of the best doctors I have seen in my lifetime.
Oct 10, 2022
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Dr. Whittam is very kind and attentive, always asks if what she explains makes sense. She has a warm demeanor that puts my kids at ease.
Sep 22, 2022
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Karli is always pleasant and listens to every concern I have and explains everything clearly to me
Sep 21, 2022
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Wonderful dr.
Sep 14, 2022
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I've gone to this clinic for years. I've only been with my provider the whole time. I have full trust in her. In fact, I moved away from there and will travel out of my way to stay.
Sep 7, 2022
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Dr Whittam does an amazing job. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for her
Sep 1, 2022
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Dr Whittam has been, by far, one of the best primary care physician's we've ever had - collectively as a family.
Sep 1, 2022
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My doctor is wonderful. She is knowledgeable, kind, understanding, and very receptive to my health concerns. I think her more as a trusted friend than just a doctor. I feel fortunate to have her as my doctor.
Aug 29, 2022
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I'm always completely satisfied with my visits to Legacy. Karli has been my doctor for several years and I truly appreciate her, she is a good listener and very professional. She is the best doctor. I've ever had !
Aug 25, 2022
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Dr. Whittam is always excellent. Professional, personable, knowledgeable. A true gem of a doctor. I have seen her for years.
Aug 18, 2022
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Everyone at this clinic was very welcoming, and did each of their jobs with efficiency and kindness.
Aug 15, 2022
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Excellent
Aug 8, 2022
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I have always had excellent care and service at this clinic.
Aug 4, 2022
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Always good experience. .
Aug 4, 2022
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Consistently an excellent group at Legacy Tech Center. It's easy to see they all take great pride in providing a high level of service in every capacity, whether its receptionist, assistant, nurse or doctor. Thanks
Aug 3, 2022
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Dr Whittam was kind, thorough and answered all questions. She has excellent bedside manor
Jul 25, 2022
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Always excellent. Always trusted completely. Best medical care I have ever experienced.
Jul 13, 2022
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Dr. Whittam is very smart, kind & pleasant. She just be considered a terrific asset to this medical office. I trust her judgment so much so that I suggested her to my husband for his care this year. He now goes to her & agrees on everything & is very glad he made the change.
Jun 23, 2022
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Have always had helpful and understanding care during my visits.
Jun 20, 2022
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Dr. Whittam is a terrific physician!
Jun 13, 2022
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Dr Whittam is a great provider. She listens, processes what I say and responds accordingly.
Jun 6, 2022
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Dr. Whittam is an exceptional doctor. I always feel heard and confident that she is providing proper care. I believe Dr. Whittam to be a partner in my ongoing medical care, which is not always the case. She is top notch.
Jun 2, 2022
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Dr. Whittam is an excellent Doctor. She is easy to talk to. She is professional but also has a warm side to her. She is very knowledgeable, and I trust her completely.
May 25, 2022
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I am very pleased with Dr Whittam and her assistance in this medical facility
May 19, 2022
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Dr Whittam listened and considered all I had to say regarding my symptoms. She did an exam, ordered labs and initiated a referral to a specialist.
May 11, 2022
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We are sad she is retiring!
May 4, 2022
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DR. Whittam is the best, in my opinion. She has always been proactive in my care.
Apr 28, 2022
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Always friendly and professional
Apr 27, 2022
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I appreciate the immediate feedback on my blood tests as well as rx renewal and referral to mammogram. Dr. Whittam is very pleasant and cheerful.
Apr 20, 2022
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All good!

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