Dr. Kent Thien Ta, MD

I have have had joint pain and psoriasis off and on the majority of my adult life. After various tests, x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and seeing many physicians and specialists with no answers, a friend finally referred me to Dr. Kent Ta, Rheumatologist at Overlake Arthritis and Osteoporosis in Bellevue, WA. Dr. Ta has been an AMAZING advocate for my health since the day I met him. As an associate of both UW Medical Center and Overlake Hospital & Medical Center, Dr. Ta is a leader and a trusted colleague of Rheumatology in the Puget Sound region. He takes a holistic approach to care reminding patients of the importance of hydration and balanced diet, plus avoiding foods that trigger flare ups. Dr. Ta truly listens to your concerns and symptoms, gives diagnostic testing referrals, and is very compassionate and understanding. Thanks to Dr. Ta noticing abnormal blood work regarding my thyroid, he was able to refer me to my Endocrinologist who in turn diagnosed an abnormal biopsy and subsequent Cancer diagnosis. I receive IV infusions right in the clinic every 6 weeks for RA, and all of the staff is professional, friendly, and treats their patients with the utmost quality of healthcare. Dr. Ta’s professionalism, expertise in the Rheumatology industry, and commitment to his patients is greatly appreciated. You will not find a better physician than Dr. Kent Ta of Overlake Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center!

Dr. Ta always treats his patients like family. You can expect to receive the most caring, compassionate, and dedicated medical care by him.

I began seeing Dr. Ta after my beloved rheumatologist of 25 yrs. retired. I thought it might be a difficult transition but Dr. Ta has been wonderful. He spends more than adequate time with you, answering any and all questions completely. He takes the time to educate which I have found helpful in collaboration between doctor and patient and essential in building a trusting relationship. I have chronic issues for which there is no miracle cure but Dr. Ta goes over all the prescribed meds and discusses potential side effects and options. He talks about lifestyle changes which might possibly help. He is well established in the medical community and if a referral to another specialist is necessary you can trust that it is someone who is well qualified. I have found making appointments easy and convenient. The staff is friendly and the wait time short. His medical assistant, Ashika, is always responsive in a timely manner. Phone messages are either returned the same day or the following day. I am grateful to have been referred to Dr. Ta and would comfortably refer any of my family or friends to him should they be in need of a rheumatologist.

I have seen Dr. Ta for over ten years and have been very pleased with his medical care. He diagnosed my issue on the very first visit after multiple visits to my primary care physician. He is always willing to answer questions and I have found it easy to discuss medical issues with him. He will refer to other quality physicians for problems outside his speciality. His office staff is pleasant and professional.

very poor bedside manner. Overbearing!

I first went to Dr. Ta when other Drs. could not figure out what was wrong with me. He ended up figuring it out, put me on correct medications, and continues to solve new issues as they develop. He looks at the health of the whoile body, not just the one issue. He is an excellent Dr. and his staff always are pleasant to work with. Highly recommend.

I suffered for months while well-meaning practitioners kept mis-diagnosing me. Dr. Ta nailed my illness and prescribed miraculous med.'s that almost instantly turned my life back to pre-illness days. Well done, Doctor and thank you.

I only trust doctor Ta. He has been my doctor for more than 10 years.

I wouldn't recommend DR Ta to my friends. He is only interested how soon he can get me back to his office, I have rheumatoid he never checked my joints to detect how much pain I feel. On the visit he spends 5 to 10 minutes with me. I'm trying to find another rheumatologist.

Wouldn't recommend my friends to Dr.Ta. - Did take much interest in my problem - Could not/did not find the issue. - Did not offer any solution short or long term - When i asked for medication/pain relief, he suggested a shot, that he said may or may not work. Did not guide me on what to do if it did not work. - When I visited again for acute pain, he got me a shot in the office - but he didn't want to give me the shot - he acted as if it was BENEATH him to give me a shot. - Wait times > 1 hr

Very caring and patient with me and understanding of my needs

Responds to my questions in a technical fashion, doesn't talk down to you. Contemplates your complaint with consideration.

If you want a drug and a quick fix, go somewhere else. If you want to change your life, follow Dr Ta's advice for diet and you will feel 110% better for life!

Dr. Ta projects a genuine sense of compassion when listening to what ails me. He is very thoughtful in helping find solutions that inable me to have a better quality of life, both physically and mentally. As a rheumatologist, he seems to be very up to date with current diagnosis and treatments. I would highly recommend him for anyone needing help, in his specialty, as their Doctor.

I feel it is always difficult to take over a practice and Dr. Ta has made this transistion smooth and uncomplicated! Dr Ta is very knowledgeable in his field, he listens and asks questions making you feel very comfortable! He is friendly and very sincere. Never do I feel rushed, I am very impressed and thrilled to have him as my Rhuematoid Dr.!!!!

Dr. Ta has patiently and kindly guided me from my initial RA diagnosis two years ago to a successful treatment program to date. Anyone reading this review will understand how difficult rheumatoid arthritis can be to a person's life, with all the pain and loss of movement. Dr. Ta's approach was to safely, conservatively explore treatment options. It wasn't an overnight solution, but a steady plan whereby Dr. Ta was there for all my questions and concerns, while helping me with as much pain relief as possible. Happily we discovered the right program for my RA and I am enjoying a life style that I'd previously taken for granted! I whole heartedly recommend Dr. Ta to anyone who suffers with this debilitating disease.