http://abstract.cs.washington.edu/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Eherbst&feedformat=atomPublicWiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T22:00:06ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.27.4http://abstract.cs.washington.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Banks_in_Seattle&diff=7806Banks in Seattle2009-08-29T07:19:31Z<p>Eherbst: </p>
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<div>[[Seattle life]] -> '''Banks in Seattle'''<br />
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The following banks have offices and ATMs near/on UW campus. Where possible, links into bank web sites are directly to WA state services information, but you know...dynamic pages happen. <br />
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*[http://www.usbank.com/uw US Bank] ([http://www.usbank.com/cgi/cfm/find_us.cfm? ATM/branch locator]) - US Bank is "The Only Bank on Campus" having a full service branch location in the Husky Union Building as well as 10 UW ATM locations. Student Checking accounts are no minimum balance/service fee accounts with free checks and free non-US Bank ATM transactions. See the branch for details or call/e-mail Tom Powell, Branch Manager @ 206.543.2407 [mailto:thomas.powelljr@usbank.com Tom Powell]<br />
*[http://www.bankofamerica.com/wa/deposits/?statecheck=WA Bank of America] ([http://www.bankofamerica.com/help/index.cfm?template=locators.cfm ATM/branch locator]) - There is an ATM in the HUB - near the Subway. There is a branch on the Ave. at 47th, ATMs on Ave. and at [http://www.uvillage.com/ U. Village shopping center] (Note: The ATMs listed which have "University Village" as their location did not map properly on the Bank of America site as of 8 Sep 2001. U. Village is located down the hill northeast of campus.) <br />
*[http://www.key.com/ Key Bank] ([https://keyextp1.keybank.com/scripts/ndpluginisapi.dll/kcoLocators/pgSearch?link=qlatmbr ATM/branch locator]) - branch just west of the Ave. on 45th, ATMs there and at U. Village<br />
*[http://yp.yahoo.com/py/ypMap.py?Pyt=Typ&tab=B2B&tuid=10491070&ycat=26767949&city=Seattle&state=WA&zip=98105&country=us&slt=47.663101&sln=-122.299797&cs=5&ck=2649695907&stat=:pos:5:regular:regT:12:fbT:0 United Savings & Loan Bank] - branch two blocks west of the Ave. on 45th <br />
*[http://www.wamu.com/ Washington Mutual] ([http://clients.mapquest.com/wamu/mqlocator?screen=find&link=map&queryRadius=500&queryMax=5&queryUseOrigin=1&queryCenterOrigin=1&closestn=5&closestprox=1&miles=500&type=main&country=US&sqlcol1=ATM&sqlcnd1=like&sqlcol2=OFF_TYPE&sqlcnd2=like&sqlcol3=OFF_TYPE&sqlcnd3=like&sqlcol4=OFF_TYPE&sqlcnd4=like&sqlcol5=NAME&sqlcnd5=like&sqlval1=Y&sqlval2=FC&sqlval5=%25&streetaddress=&city=&state=&zip=98105&map_display=true ATM/branch locations]) - branch on Brooklyn Ave. (one street west of the Ave.) at 43rd, ATMs there and at U. Village <br />
*[http://www.wastatecu.org/ Washington State Employees Credit Union] ([http://www.wastatecu.org/x289.xml branch] and [http://www.cs.washington.edu/homes/toomim/map/ ATMs]) - Free access to any Credit Union's ATMs. (4 ATMs <1 mile from campus and ~100 downtown) - U. District branch, ATM, and drive-through on NE 45th St at 11th Ave NE (Intel Research Seattle building), ATM at the HUB near the etc. convenience store, see [http://www.cs.washington.edu/homes/toomim/map/ GoogleMapsATMs] or [http://www.co-opnetwork.org/public/consumers/index.cfm ATMs] for a complete list & map of free credit union ATMs. Students are eligible to join WSECU, plus most grad students are TAs or RAs, so technically we're state employees, too.<br />
*[http://www.wellsfargo.com/per/personal_finance.jhtml Wells Fargo Bank] ([http://www.wellsfargo.com/help/find_us.jhtml ATM/branch locator]) - branch on Ave. at 45th, ATMs there and lower on the Ave. at 41st<br />
*[http://www.becu.org/ Boeing Employees Credit Union] - All students are eligible. There's a branch on the Ave and as of 8 / 09 there's one Coming Soon! on 25th Avenue just above Blakeley.<br />
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Banks not quite right near campus:<br />
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* [http://www.homestreetbank.com/ HomeStreet Bank] - There's a branch at 35th and 82nd NE. I ended up closing my account because I wanted to transfer in and out electronically for free, and they told me I could and then it turned out there was a fee. So I'm not impressed. But if that doesn't matter to you, you could feel good about supporting a local bank that claims to do lots of community service. -- eherbst</div>Eherbsthttp://abstract.cs.washington.edu/wiki/index.php?title=Dentists_in_Seattle&diff=7805Dentists in Seattle2009-08-29T06:44:50Z<p>Eherbst: /* Dentists */</p>
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<div>==Dentists==<br />
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==== Evan Herbst, 6 / 5 / 09 ====<br />
I can recommend Dr. Susan Miller at Pinehurst Dental Center. She answered a variety of questions knowledgeably, and she and her staff gave me informed opinions about recent dental technology. Insurance covered everything (normal checkup). 2063673700; 115th & 15th NE.<br />
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====Tamara Denning, 07-April-2008====<br />
I wanted to find a dentist that accepted both the WPAS grad insurance and my boyfriend's insurance (MetLife). Robert Stark's office does, but they weren't taking any new patients until 6 months after the date I called in. Instead, I did a web search and went to Dr. Nash at 70th and 35th. I give them a neutral review - the office was pleasant and the staff were friendly and professional. Most of my time was spent with the dental hygienist who did a manual cleaning, with Dr. Nash popping in near the end to look things over. On the negative side, the gadgets that you bite on for x-rays seemed a bit bulkier and pokier than usual, and they kept asking me to open my mouth wider...as a result, my jaw ached for the next day. <br />
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====Yaw Anokwa, 24-May-2007====<br />
Another thumbs up for 32 Good Reasons. A little sore from the cleaning, but they were friendly and thorough.<br />
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====Kayur Patel, 18-Aug-2005====<br />
I recommend Dr. William Thompson and Laser Dentistry of Seattle. The staff is very friendly and he provides a drill/anesthetic free alternative for routine dental work (eg. fillings). Personally, I don't respond well to novocaine so finding his office has been a godsend. There's only one caveat, its about 10 miles away from the UW. If you are interested his number is (206) 242-5800.<br />
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====Susumu Harada, 28-Feb-2005====<br />
Another thumbs up for 32 Good Reasons. Had a small filling without any anesthetics and didn't feel a thing. Pain free treatment as well as pain free insurance handling (they were very accurate on the quote they gave me).<br />
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====Gary Yngve, 22-Dec-2004==== <br />
I had some work done at Stacy Gilmore's office (see Sarah's entry), and it was quite excellent. Very friendly staff.<br />
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====Peter Mork, 13-Dec-2004====<br />
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I agree with Neva and Rachel. My whole family uses 32 Good Reasons (Dr. Barrett's office). My wife is very leery of dentists (due to oral surgery without anasthesia as a child), but they've been very good to her. She just had a pain-free root canal!<br />
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====Ethan Phelps-Goodman, 12/12/2004====<br />
I went to Lynn Rowland once, and I'd say she was only OK. She was very friendly, and it was easy to make an appointment, but I didn't think the cleaning was nearly as thurough as I got from my dentist back home. And it was done entirely by a dental assistant, not the dentist. Maybe that's normal though.<br />
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====Sarah Schwarm, 12/10/2004====<br />
I see Dr. Stacy Gilmore, and am very pleased with her office for both regular cleanings (they know our insurance, I never touch any paperwork) and more extensive work. I recently had a crown put on one of my front teeth to permanently repair a broken tooth from a high school mishap involving a field hockey stick, and I'm very pleased with the results. (The process of getting the crown done was a lot less unpleasant than I feared, too.)<br />
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Her office contact info is:<br />
3216 NE 45th Pl Ste 302<br />
Seattle, WA 98105<br />
(206) 522-0443<br />
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====Andrew Whitaker, 11/07/2004====<br />
I can whole-heartedly recommend Wallingford Dental Arts (google://wallingford dental arts). The office is run by a set of dentists, all of whom (in my experience) are extremely competent and friendly. And, they have the University insurance system down pat.<br />
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====Andy Schwerin, 03-27-2007====<br />
I have been using Dr. Charles Wallace, on Eastlake Ave E, since late 2001. I have received regular cleanings and a referral for wisdom tooth removal, and been highly satisfied.<br />
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====Stefan Saroiu, 09-24-2004====<br />
I go to Dr. Daniel Thacker in Kingston (you have to take the ferry to get there).<br />
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Apple Tree Cove Dental Ctr PO Box 149 Kingston, WA 98346-0149 Phone: (360) 297-3392<br />
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It seems like an overkill to take the ferry to go see your dentist, so why do I recommend him? Three reasons:<br />
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1. My wife is a dentist. She recommends that office (the truth is that I sometimes see my wife rather than Dr. Thacker). And no, she doesn't practice at that office, nor we derive any benefits from recommending people to go there.<br />
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2. They use very good materials and the dentist is good. Personally, I don't care too much about the staff being friendly. I think it's more important if the dentist is good and whether they're not into saving a couple of bucks by using inferior dental products.<br />
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3. That's the closest good dentist/good materials office we know of. We're not saying there aren't other good offices closer to UW.<br />
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By the way, the ferry ride is spectular ($5 per person both ways, no car).<br />
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--Stefan<br />
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====Neva Cherniavsky, 09-24-2004====<br />
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Since Rachel posted so long ago, I want to reiterate what she said. I went to Dr. Barrett this summer and he and his staff were great. They were very friendly and professional, and they knew all about the insurance. It didn't cost me a penny.<br />
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Ernest Barrett<br />
1107 NE 45th St. Suite 220 <br />
(206)632-9400 <br />
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====Dmitriy Portnov, 09-05-2001====<br />
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Robert Stark<br />
4530 Union Pl NE, Suite 206<br />
phone 206-525-5000<br />
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Another recommendation for Dr. Robert Stark (dentist).<br />
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I agree with everything in Matthai's recommendation from 10-5-99. Very<br />
nice, modern office; friendly and professional staff.<br />
Staff knows about our insurance policy too.<br />
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====Craig Kaplan, 09-04-2001====<br />
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Lynn Rowland<br />
(see below)<br />
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The first dentist I chose in Seattle was the right one. I'm<br />
very happy with Lynn Rowland. She's on the Ave. south of 42nd.<br />
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====Denise Pinnel, 10-05-1999====<br />
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Lynn Rowland<br />
4115 Univ Way Suite 110<br />
phone: 632-7575<br />
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Very good, friendly, staff knows all about our insurance policy. Right<br />
on the Ave near school.<br />
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====Matthai Philipose, 10-05-1999====<br />
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Robert Stark<br />
4530 Union Pl NE, Suite 206<br />
206-525-5000<br />
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His office is located just behind the university village. I've been <br />
going to him for about a year now, my wife has been going for a few <br />
years. We have found him (and his assistants) very professional and <br />
competent. The clinic is pleasant, bright and modern. I've gotten two <br />
wisdom teeth removed there, no problem. All in all, eons better than <br />
my previous Seattle dentist, a guy called Carey from the U District.<br />
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====Rachel Pottinger, 10-04-1999====<br />
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Ernest Barrett<br />
1107 NE 45th St. Suite 220 <br />
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Very good; very nice, staff knows all about the insurance.</div>Eherbst