Robert Binford, MD, MS, BS
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
About
Locations
- Overlake Clinics Cardiothoracic Surgery
- 1135 116th Avenue Northeast, Suite 605, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Get Directions
- phone: 425-454-8161
- fax: 425-454-9304
Expertise
Education
Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2001Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1999Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency, Surgery, General, 1998Indiana University School of Medicine
Internship, Surgery, General, 1993University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Medical Education, 1992Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Premier Care Network
- Aetna Premier Care Network PLUS
- Aetna Whole Health
- Altius Health Plans (Coventry - First Health - Aetna)
- America's Health Plan
- Assurant Health (First Choice)
- Asuris Health Plan (Regence)
- Avizent
- Beechstreet (First Choice)
- Berkley Risk Administrators
- BlueCross/Blue Shield Out-of-State (BlueCard)
- Boeing - BCBS - Advantage+
- Boeing - BCBS - Select Network EPO
- Boeing - BCBS - Traditional Medical
- Boeing - BCBS of IL Standard PPO
- Christian Brothers (Aetna)
- CIGNA
- CIGNA Local/Local Plus
- Coordinated Care/Centene Ambetter
- Coventry/CCN (Aetna)
- Crawford & Co.
- Definity Health (United Healthcare)
- Eberle Vivian
- Employee Benefit Mgmt. Services (First Choice)
- Evergreen Health (First Choice)
- Fidelity (First Choice)
- First Choice Health Network
- First Choice Health Preferred Network
- First Health (Coventry - Aetna)
- Gallagher Basset Services
- Greatwest (CIGNA)
- Health Payor Organization (HPO)
- Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) (Regence)
- Healthnet (First Choice)
- Healthsmart
- Humana Choice Care
- INBA (First Choice)
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington -Cascade, Virtual Pulse, Flex, Core, HAS, 21 (Health Exchange)*
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington -HMO plans - Core, Alliant Select, Options Select*
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington -POS plans - Options, Alliant Plus/Connect*
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc. -PPO plans - Access PPO, Options PPO*
- King County Safety & Claims
- Kitsap Health Plans (First Choice)
- Lifewise Assurance Co
- Lifewise Health Plan of WA - Preferred
- Lifewise of OR
- Moda Health Plans (First Choice)
- Molina Marketplace (Cascade, Core, Constant, Choice) (Health Exchange)
- MultiPlan
- National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN)
- Pacificsource
- PacMed, PolyClinic, Providence/Swedish, Rainier Health Network
- Preferred Health Network (PHN)
- Premera Blue Cross PPO*
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS)
- Regence Blue Shield PPO
- Regence Group Adminstrators
- Regence UMP Plus - Puget Sound High Value Network
- Regence Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) Achieve 1 & 2
- Regence Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) Classic
- Regence Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) High Deductible or CDHP
- Safeway Risk Management
- Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting (Aetna)
- Sedgwick CMS
- Sound Health & Wellness Trust (Aetna)
- Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN)
- UMR (United Healthcare)
- United Healthcare - Cascade Select
- United Healthcare - Charter
- United Healthcare - Navigate
- United Healthcare - Signature Value & Value Plus (Health Exchange)
- United Healthcare Choice & Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Core & Core Plus
- United Healthcare Doctors Plan and Doctors Plus Plan
- United Healthcare NexusACO (R, RB, RP, OA, OAP)
- United Healthcare Options & Options Plus
- United Healthcare PPO, POS, HMO
- United Payors PPO
- USA Managed Care
Reviews
4.9 of 5 stars
140 Ratings, 34 ReviewsThe ratings and comments seen on provider profiles are gathered from patient surveys, which are conducted by an independent patient satisfaction organization called Press Ganey. Star ratings are only displayed for surveyed Overlake providers who have accumulated 30 or more survey responses in outpatient clinical settings. While we are committed to publishing both positive and negative comments, we also maintain a rigorous process to review and remove comments that are profane, libelous, unrelated to the provider, or violate patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2024
Dr Binford carefully explained information and answered my questions and concerns. He gave some things to think about. I felt comfortable with his knowledge and expertise and in my choice to have him do my procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
Dr Binford is the best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2024
Great advice, very honest, pros & cons.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2024
Dr. Binford saved my life. Dr. Fowler implanted a dual pacemaker (he saved my life too!!) Two awesome physicians/and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2024
Information was clearly presented and all my question were always answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2024
I recommended Dr. Binford right out in the hallway to another future heart surgery patient who approached me on who I used and how I felt about him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2024
Dr. Bindford was very personable, professional and knowledgeable. He was able to explain things in a way that was easy to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2024
I found him to be very personable, professional, knowledgeable, and he had a sense of humor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2024
All good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
Excellent care entire time of my stay
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2024
Knowledgeable & personable. Excellent communication skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2024
They are very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2023
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2023
I'm very happy with Dr. Binford. He was very helpful in explaining everything to me and I never felt that he was in a rush. He spoke with me without looking at the computer monitor, giving me his full attention.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2023
We really liked Dr. Binford, explained everything so you could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2023
Dr Binford IS THE BEST!!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2023
Dr Binford saved my life, so, of couse he can do no wrong! But, seriously, he is patient, he listens and has a calming presence, which is so important with major surgery and recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2023
My care at Overlake has been such a positive experience, I am moving all my cardiac care to this facility.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2023
I was supposed to meet with Dr. Binford at 4 o'clock, and Dr. Haugan at 3 PM. Both drs. work together in surgery, and they combined the metting which made it less time, and I think I learned more that way!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2023
Dr Binford explained my medical situation and discussed options to move forward. He answered all of my questions and clearly explained my options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
*Dr. Binford was very professional and gave me lots of time to ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2023
Dr. Binford is an exceptionally brilliant, skilled and highly qualified clinician and surgeon. He is also a superb listener, cogent communicator, and very effective "patient educator." I feel very fortunate that he was my cardiothoriac surgeon and that he continues to provide invaluable guidance and counsel for me regarding my cardiac health and well-being. He is as good as it gets for this vital medical field. He's a true treasure!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2023
I felt confident that both doctors were doing their very best to explain the options and possible outcomes of their procedures.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2023
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2023
GOOD EXPERIENCE, Would Refer to other People.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2023
Dr. Binford is bright and inquisitive. If I have an issue or a complex question, he is who I will consult.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2023
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2023
Couldn't have asked for better care they are the reason I have made a great recovery
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2023
*Dr. Aviles and *Dr. Binford did a extremely well researches and discussed surgical answer to my complicated heart condition. The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2023
Dr. Binford actually phoned my Cardiologist at KP, during my visit,to discuss my problem and relayed discussion and instructions to taper medication. Amazing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2023
Dr. Binford is extremely knowledgeable and talented. He answered all of my question in a way that was easy for me to understand. I feel like he and I are partners in my health, which is not always the case when I visit a provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2023
Excellent throughout!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2023
Love the Dr and his staff. Trustworthy, informative, calming, light hearted. Always a treat
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2023
Dr Binford is a rare cardiac surgeon as he continues to follow his open heart surgery valve replacements annually. This is very appreciative and comforting.