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Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology
Ohio State University College of Medicine (2002)
Professional interests include: nephrotic syndrome, interstitial cystitis, glomerulonephritis, and more.
515 Minor Avenue Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98104

Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD is a nephrologist in Seattle, WA specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD is affiliated with Providence and Swedish Medical Center.

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Office Locations

515 Minor Avenue Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98104
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Some issues Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

  • Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
  • Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
  • Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
  • High blood pressure
  • Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a procedure that imitates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When the kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient.

Peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and peritoneal dialysis can be vital for those with renal dysfunction. Peritoneal dialysis may be a more convenient alternative to hemodialysis, which requires going into a clinic.

In The News 

“Dr. Robert Winrow has been named medical director of Northwest Kidney Centers Snoqualmie Ridge Kidney Center in Snoqualmie.”—"Winrow named medical director at kidney center", Snoqualmie Valley Record, July 2009

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

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hospital care
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In 2023, Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA during 2012 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 18
blood draw 536
dialysis 32
doctor visit 948
hospital care 895
inpatient care 895
lab tests 1984
preventive care 15
thoracic (chest) imaging 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 18
X-rays 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA during 2013 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 26
blood draw 563
diabetes management 14
dialysis 31
doctor visit 818
hospital care 1066
inpatient care 1066
lab tests 3205
preventive care 33
thoracic (chest) imaging 23
ultrasound (sonogram) 26
vaccines 19
X-rays 23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD.

Gender
Male 294
Female 259
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 378
Black 85
Hispanic 0
Asian 58
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 192
From 75 to 84 171
85 and over 57
Less than 65 133

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 45
Dementia 12
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 31
blood draw 775
dialysis 26
doctor visit 1037
hospital care 228
inpatient care 228
lab tests 4586
preventive care 19
thoracic (chest) imaging 21
ultrasound (sonogram) 31
X-rays 21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD.

Gender
Male 288
Female 283
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 361
Black 102
Hispanic 24
Asian 67
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 207
From 75 to 84 170
85 and over 60
Less than 65 134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 43
Dementia 8
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 22
blood draw 806
diabetes management 19
dialysis 24
doctor visit 1116
hospital care 210
inpatient care 210
lab tests 4682
preventive care 52
thoracic (chest) imaging 22
ultrasound (sonogram) 22
vaccines 13
X-rays 22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD.

Gender
Male 630
Female 634
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 790
Black 226
Hispanic 44
Asian 158
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 452
From 75 to 84 376
85 and over 140
Less than 65 296

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 49
Dementia 9
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 176
dialysis 18
doctor visit 1054
hospital care 170
inpatient care 170
lab tests 986
preventive care 11
vaccines 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD.

Gender
Male 279
Female 298
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 367
Black 92
Hispanic 23
Asian 70
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 208
From 75 to 84 175
85 and over 66
Less than 65 128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 46
Dementia 8
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1061
hospital care 96
inpatient care 96
preventive care 11
vaccines 11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD.

Gender
Male 270
Female 280
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 357
Black 73
Hispanic 23
Asian 71
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 195
From 75 to 84 178
85 and over 69
Less than 65 108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 47
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 842
hospital care 110
inpatient care 110

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD.

Gender
Male 263
Female 242
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 329
Black 63
Hispanic 0
Asian 66
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 181
From 75 to 84 162
85 and over 66
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 46
Dementia 10
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 557
hospital care 61
inpatient care 61

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD.

Gender
Male 217
Female 204
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 274
Black 52
Hispanic 0
Asian 64
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 151
From 75 to 84 140
85 and over 51
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 48
Dementia 12
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 511
hospital care 106
inpatient care 106

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD.

Gender
Male 207
Female 197
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 256
Black 54
Hispanic 0
Asian 59
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 139
From 75 to 84 121
85 and over 57
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 46
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 376
hospital care 119
inpatient care 119

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD.

Gender
Male 172
Female 177
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 220
Black 47
Hispanic 0
Asian 48
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 110
85 and over 45
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 47
Dementia 14
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 318
hospital care 52
inpatient care 52

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD.

Gender
Male 147
Female 134
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 184
Black 32
Hispanic 0
Asian 39
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 103
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 35
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 46
Dementia 8
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated as a nephrologist in Seattle, WA were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging 24
blood draw 571
diabetes management 16
dialysis 26
doctor visit 785
hospital care 283
inpatient care 283
lab tests 3088
preventive care 23
thoracic (chest) imaging 21
ultrasound (sonogram) 24
vaccines 13
X-rays 21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD.

Gender
Male 251
Female 246
Ethnicity
Black / African American 75
Asian / Pacific Islander 63
Non-Hispanic White 319
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 10
Other 8
Age
75 to 84 154
85 and over 58
Less than 65 106
65 to 74 178

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 42
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Dementia 9
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Swedish Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Humana PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
Humana PPO
CIGNA PPO
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
TriWest
TRICARE
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
United Healthcare PPO
Providence
Humana HMO
First Health
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna Medicare PPO
Carelon PPO
Ambetter Cascade Select
Ambetter Cascade Care
Premera
Evernorth PPO
Seven Corners
First Choice PPO
Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 216 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-14
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Dr. Winrow is the forth kidney specialist I have seen. I continued to seek out others but his name was always at the top of the list. I sought him out because I had not really learned anything from the others. I felt I was just another number who will die of renal insufficiency. He explained lots and provided a nutrition specialist. I am very appreciative of his help and direction. His approach is best said by him, "You have abnormal kidneys that are currently stabilized." He also did not sugar coat that could change depending on other health issues very quickly. He was enjoyable and educated in his field. I strongly recommend hiring more in lots of fields that have his skills.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-25
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I absolutely LOVE Dr. Winrow. He is so kind, and took the time to talk to me AND listen to my concerns. He thoroughly explained everything to me and took ten tons of weight off my shoulders that I had been carrying for months. He made me feel at ease, and when I left there I felt like I had been given permission to breathe again. What a wonderful, awesome doctor. I was so blessed to be able to get in to see him and it was totally worth every single minute of the wait. He is so much appreciated!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-14
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I absolutely LOVE Dr. Winrow. He has the gift to ease my mind regarding my concerns. He listens to everything I have to say, and NEVER leaves the room if I still have questions. I had very specific concerns this visit, and after talking with him, I left there feeling like a million tons of weight had been lifted from my mind and body. I truly appreciate Dr. Winrow and am blessed to have him as my doctor.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-15
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I have seen Dr. Winrow for a number of years. I was referred to him by a close friend, a patient of his. I liked him from my first visit. He is very knowledgeable about kidney disease and always answers my questions in an easy to understand manner. He is friendly and has a great sense of humor. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing to schedule an appointment with a nephrologist. Five stars
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-04
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Dr. Winrow has been my nephrologist for the last 8 years. He is very kind, and knows how to communicate with me in a collaborative effort. This particular visit, I was concern with a certain aspect of my care. Dr. Winrow stepped-in made some suggestions, and allowed me to appropriately direct my care. It has made a huge difference in taking my care in a better direction! Thank you Dr. Winrow!!!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-02-26
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Dr Window has been my nephrologist for 10+ years. He was the specialist that helped figure out what was wrong with me after many others had failed. Ever since, he has made sure to keep track of items that fall under his specialty and work with others in my team to help coordinate my care. He is always thoughtful, extremely knowledgeable and funny which is very much appreciated!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-12
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I absolutely LOVE Dr. Winrow. He is a specialist and when I see him I may come in, in a panicked state. He never fails to calm me down and make me feel a whole lot better. He is very, very kind and reassuring, and I never leave his office with a negative mind set. He is totally "THE BEST" in his field and I am extremely blessed he is my Nephrologist.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-29
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Appreciate drs knowledge around my medical issues. Staff is always easy to work with. Appts with their Dr get booked out a year in advance. Last couple of years the appt has had to be rescheduled due to Dr conflict arising. Rescheduling ends up being another 3-6 months out with being put on a wait list for an earlier time.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-30
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Dr. Winrow is THE most knowledgeable and caring physician that I have met. He beaks down complicated kidney disease health factors into understandable words that has allowed me to change Into a more healthy lifestyle. I feel more confident after our med visits & encouraged to do better.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-14
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Dr. Winrow is a highly respected nephrologist, and I am among those who esteem him for his excellent care and timely follow-ups in managing chronic kidney disease. Dr. Winrow is always well-prepared, engaging, and reassuring in his manner of patient care.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert Michael Winrow, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $68 BYDUREON
$68
Vifor Pharma, Inc. $12
$12
Pfizer Inc. $11 CHANTIX
$11
Retrophin, Inc. $5 (815) Thiola
$5
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. $3
$3
Types of Payments
Education $88
Food and Beverage $11

Biography

Dr. Robert Winrow is a specialist in adult nephrology. He works in Seattle, WA. Patient ratings for Dr. Winrow average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Winrow include partial nephrectomy, renal artery stenosis, and polycystic kidney disease. Dr. Winrow is affiliated with Providence and Swedish Medical Center. HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Winrow accepts. Dr. Winrow welcomes new patients at his office inSeattle, WA as reported by Doctor.com. He attended Ohio State University College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Ohio State University Medical Center for residency.

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