Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC
Seattle, WA 98122
Swedish Heart & Vascular - Cherry Hill
550 17th Avenue, Suite 680, Seattle, WA 98122
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About Richard M. Garibaldi
Richard Garibaldi PA-C joins Swedish Medical Group with more than 25 years as a cardiovascular Physician Assistant. He was born in Atlanta, GA, grew up in Salt Lake City, UT and then West Hartford, CT. He graduated from Providence College in RI cum laude with a BA in Humanities. He then attended the Yale University Physician Associate Program where he graduated with high honors.
Rich was the Lead Medical Cardiology Physician at St Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. He oversaw 35 Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners on the Medical Cardiology, Congestive Heart Failure and Hospitalist Services. He also pioneered a new program of pre-surgical optimization for high-risk patients prior to cardiothoracic surgery. He then lived in Jupiter, Florida for 3 years and practiced as a Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant at Coastal Vein and Vascular Specialists. Rich and his family relocated to Seattle, Washington in 2021 and are excited for new adventures in the Pacific Northwest.
Quality of care, patient experience and improving patient outcomes are Rich's guiding principles and motivations for his career.
Yale University
1996
American Academy of Physician Assistants Distinguished Fellow Award
Swedish
Rich and his family live in Ballard with their rescue dog, Beau, who loves the outdoors, and pushes Rich to run or walk every day.
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Richard Garabaldi was excellent
Swedish Patient
I appreciate this continued follow up from my trip to the emergency room concerning my heart. I have been released back to my Optum Care cardiologist.
Swedish Patient
Everything went well with my doctor
Swedish Patient
Dr. Richard Garibaldi was very good in explaining in an easily understood way about my condition. He put me at ease by addressing my concerns. He offered me suggestions and choices on what I can do for my health.
Swedish Patient
I really lucked out with him. He listens to my concerns and gives constructive feedback. Couldn't ask for a better provider.
Swedish Patient
Richard was very professional and easy to talk toVery happy with my check up with him
Swedish Patient