Internal Medicine in Bellingham, WA - PeaceHealth
Internal Medicine • Bellingham, WA • 1 (Cordata Main Clinic) locations
About
PeaceHealth Internal Medicine in Bellingham, WA provides primary healthcare for adults 18 and older at 4545 Cordata Parkway. Internists manage chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, and lung disease while building relationships to understand patients' overall health history. The clinic accepts numerous insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers, and offers sliding fees based on family size and income.
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
4545 Cordata Pkwy, Suites 2A and 2B, Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone
+1-360-752-5220
releaseofinfo@peacehealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
PeaceHealth contracts with a number of insurance plans in Bellingham, WA. We care for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Visit Patient Financial Services for details about insurance, estimates and payment plans. Sliding fees based on family size and income.
Insurance, Self-pay, Sliding scale (based on income), Pay-a-bill (via Patient Financial Services)
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is an internist?
Internists (internal medicine doctors) are trained to provide primary healthcare for adults 18 years and older. They understand conditions that affect adults, keeping you healthy and well physically and emotionally.
Do they manage chronic conditions?
Yes, an internist can manage many aspects of chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or heart or lung disease.
What insurance plans are accepted?
Aetna, AgeRight Advantage, Amerigroup Washington, Cigna, Community Health Plan of Washington, Coordinated Care Washington, Devoted Health, First Choice Health Network, First Health Network, Humana, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington, Medicaid Washington, Medicare, Medicare Railroad, Molina Healthcare, Multiplan Network, Pacific Medical Centers, Premera Blue Cross, Provider Network of America, Regence - Oregon & Washington, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, United Healthcare, Washington State Labor & Industries.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- PeaceHealth Provider Page (Dr. Pamela D. Laughlin): 4.8/5 (173 ratings)
- PeaceHealth Provider Page (Dr. Michael J. Geist): 4.9/5 (35 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Pamela Laughlin): 3.8/5 (22 ratings)
- PeaceHealth Provider Page (Dr. David A. Pash): 4.8/5 (174 ratings)
Patients praise
- Many individual physicians receive high ratings for being knowledgeable, caring, and empathetic
- Some patients report excellent experiences with specific doctors and the walk-in clinic services
- Effective use of digital tools like the patient portal for communication with staff
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and phone responsiveness issues
- High medical costs and billing/financial assistance concerns
- Concerns regarding organizational staffing cuts impacting patient care quality and safety
- Mixed reviews on staff compassion and patient-centered communication
"They are understaffed with regard to answering calls and messages to the medical team, sometimes taking 45 minutes to answer the phone and weeks to reply to non-urgent secure messaging questions."
— LocalityBiz review of PeaceHealth Cordata Main Clinic"I'm 75 and have been Dr. Laughlin's patient for 15 years. She is very knowledgeable and caring. Her diagnostic skills are impressive. Most important is her kindness and empathy."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Pamela Laughlin"From the perspective of those of us whose lives and long-term functioning depend on safe maintenance cardiac rehabilitation, this decision appears to prioritize marginal financial savings over patient safety."
— Cascadia Daily News coverage of patient concerns regarding program changesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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