Stanley J Bunas, MD

The charges are very steep and the office runs first and foremost like a money-​making pipeline. Not that it’s uncommon among doctor’s practice these days, but the good doctors at least add some human aspect to it. Not here though. A 15-​min visit with a basic procedure ran me close to $ 300; minutes I stepped out of the office I realized the doctor have missed something during the procedure (his mistake BTW!). Asked to talk to him, and the response was basically «doctor is busy, you’ll need to schedule another appointment». Are you kidding me? Really I just needed 3 min of his time at most, to let him fix his own mistake. I expected better attitude towards the patients at doctor’s office, will not be back here again.

The accounting department sucks. I paid my bill on time and they even sent me a copy of my credit card transaction. Several months later, they kept sending me bills for the same service I paid in full. When I called, they said they have no record of my payment and wanted me to provide them the credit card transaction information. Totally unprofessional

Very upset with actions of Dr Bunas. Made an appt for my daughter n granddaughter for skin issues n hair loss. Dr Bunas would not take a skin scraping as just assumed that my daughter skin issue n hair loss r do to using drugs n had zero concern about my granddaughter. Said she appears to be very stressed… ya because of concerned health issues n not one doctor including u Dr Bunas cares or takes her serious. We just need to know if there r any infections fungal or bacterial n if not fine we can at least go another direction n see counceling and maybe it is stress related n she’s aggravating by picking it. How can we without proper tests! Dr Bunas had no problem taking my 225.00 for those 2 appts booked back to back n basically told her she was out of time n he had other patients. Didn’t know appts where timed at a dermatologist office! Assuming one is just plain crazy or a druggie makes you a fool Dr Bunas. But suggested she make a follow-​up appointment with him… why u didn’t even take skin samples. Your actions of concern n compassion r a joke. I feel totally ripped off n I’m sure I was. Wouldn’t recommend you never!

I didn’t think he was as good as his ratings suggested. I paid a bunch of money for an office visit where I got showered with pamphlets and wikipedia printouts. Wikipedia? I could have saved my money and just went to wikipedia myself… or perhaps a more reliable site. I felt like my visit was a complete waste of time and money.

Although staff here is polite enough, I was disappointed to have paid so much to have visited with Mr Bunas for just over 15 minutes and without any resolution. He informed me of the name of my skin condition (which I already knew going in), gave me a couple pamphlets (which taught me nothing new), and advised me to check out Wikipedia for more info (???). I was then told to purchase over-​the-​counter meds and to return for multiple visits so he can monitor it (but not cure or even relieve the insane itching all over my skin, so really, what’s the point of that?!).
During the same 15 minute visit, I asked if he removes moles and he tells me I would have to make another appointment to discuss that. I was confused and thought maybe he mistook my question for a request to actually remove the mole then and there, so explained I was actually just wondering if he provided that service on non-​cancerous moles at all since my previous dermatologist did not remove non-​cancerous moles. He again tells me he can answer all other questions on my next visit.
Apparently it takes a whole different visit to ask whether the service is provided, another visit to get the mole looked at, and ANOTHER visit or two (or who know how many visits he’d try to squeeze out) to actually get them removed? Even though a yes or no answer would’ve taken all but half a second? Seems like a shady way of forcing patients to repeatedly come back to rack up those bucks to me.
On top of it all, I got charged twice the rate of my previous dermatologist, for an office visit that was only 15 minutes long.

Needed to see Dr Bunas for an issue and he was not only prompt, friendly, and trustworthy, but patient and concerned. He didn’t seem rushed. He was personable and knowledgeable. Very impressed and would highly recommend!

He was very organized, he asked how many issues I wanted to talk about to day up front. He took a good history. He did a thorough examination. He explained what he saw and what the thought might be the causes. He wrote down that information for me so I didn’t have to remember it or take notes. He told me what to look up on the internet so I could get more information. He also has a silly sense of humor which I find endearing. I will definitely go back to him, and I will recommend my friends to him.

Recently visited Dr. Bunas for a routine skin cancer examination. Dr Bunas is very knowledgeable and professional. He provided a comprehensive examination, answered questions and provided easy to understand education of signs to look for in the future.
The office and examination room are clean, modern and inviting. Check-​in and registration were welcoming. The doctor immediately greets you at the start of your appointment and stays with you the entire time.
I felt very confident in the doctors knowledge, he was able to explain moles and other skin conditions without any hesitation. I also have read horror stories that every dermatologist will always find something to biopsy for extra fee income; however, Dr. Bunas was very honest and said that there were no finding of concern and that no biopsies would be needed and I would not need to be seen for at least another year. I appreciate knowing I can trust him as a great medical provider.

My wife and I have both seen Dr. Brunas. While we were initially really impressed with his office and service, we’ve been repeatedly surprised at the bills we received for what were very short office visits.
On a related note, it’s pretty ridiculous how the medical industry thinks it’s acceptable to render services without giving the individual ANY idea how much they’re going to be billed.

He is my doc for years.

Dr Bunas has been our family’s dermatologist for years now. He is extremely professional and will always listen to your concerns in full before putting in any of his input. For him patient care is very important and you can see that in the attention he gives you whenever you come in to get something on your skin checked out. He has done everything for our family from cutting out cysts to burning off warts. I highly recommend Dr Bunas.

I went to Dr. Bunas for the first time last month, because I needed someone to reassure me about some changes in a mole and because I was considering treatment for a problem with my facial skin. He seemed very professional and listened well to my descriptions of my concerns. My experience, while nothing was resolved, was positive.
At my follow-​up today, though — wow! Apparently his assistant was having an awful day. I took too long to answer a question I was confused by, made the mistake of checking the time on my phone while talking to her (I was nervous about being late for work and wanted to make sure I was out by 8:45), and she blew up at me. OK, she didn’t raise her voice *that* much, but she didn’t need to — it’s a very small lobby and the other patients who were waiting by that time could hear everything she accused me of.
When I asked her what I’d said or done to deserve this attitude from her (the word I used was «defensiveness»), she allowed that I hadn’t actually done or said anything «yet», but that she had «gotten a vibe» from me that she didn’t like. No, really, that was the phrase she used — she had «gotten a vibe.» Yes, I hadn’t actually complained about the situation, but she was sure I was going to. She expounded on that a bit and wrapped it up by saying, «Now you’re giving off a vibe of frustration.»
No kidding! You think patients might be frustrated after you bite their heads off and then excuse it by repeatedly blaming their bad «vibes»?
The funny thing is, even though they had kept me waiting for over half an hour (instead of the «few minutes» she told me on sign-​in), I hadn’t said anything about the wait up to that point because I had arrived late. My appointment was for 8:00, and it was 8:07 by the time I finished checking in and handling the copay. I was just worried about getting to work and figuring out how to schedule the replacement appointment. But after having her chew me out I was suddenly feeling a lot less charitable…
She said she would have Dr. Bunas call me, but eventually it was the other assistant who called me, much later in the day, to tell me Dr. Bunas wouldn’t call and I would have to make another appointment. Thankfully I have an appointment with another dermatologist, who can hopefully tell me whether to continue or stop the prescription from Dr. Bunas.

I’ve been seeing Dr Bunas for about 15 years. He and his staff have always been great, and he’s taken good care of my eczema and other skin issues. I’ve referred a few others to him and they’ve also been very happy with his services.

Nice office, very friendly stuff. Doctor Bunas was very attentive, did very thorough investigation of my problem, took sample, prescribed medication, answered all my questions. I’ve asked him a few questions I had, got good answers. Especially liked his reaction to some questions about non-​traditional remedies proposed on internet. While dismissing them wholesale, as any professional doctor should, he kinda recommended, very subtly, one of them over the others. That was a good info to take home.
I scheduled appointment over internet, the first-​time appointments are 1 – 2 days wait only, very convenient!
In general I would recommend Stanley Bunas, he seems to be thorough, professional and caring.

Needed to see a dermatologist urgently and couldn’t get into either of the 2 big offices in Bellevue for 4 MONTHS! One of the offices said if it was really an emergency they could see me (and my daughter) in 6 weeks…
I remembered that my husband and gone and seen Dr Bunas several years ago and like him. I called them up and they got us in 2 days later! Very nice office, the nurses were super nice and efficient. Dr Bunas took time to listen and thoroughly examined me and my daughter to try and figure out how to get rid of the skin infection that we had (no one else in our house had it). It is/​was one of the worst things I’ve ever had, he was knowledgeable, compassionate and got us on our way to recovery.
If you need a top notch dermatologist and can’t wait 4 months to be seen, this is the office for you!

Woohoo! Great place to go see a dermatologist!
I had a small patch of eczema on the left side of my neck for 2 years. I asked my doctor for relief and she gave me a hydrocortizone cream – Very generic brand but it never went away. Then I developed a rash on my neckline and finally decided to actually see someone who could treat my condition.
My older sister who happens to work in the medical field referred me to someone named Dr. Bunas because I live in Bellevue. (She lives in Northgate but said she goes to see him because he’s great.) I read good reviews on Unilocal too~
It’s right across Seattle Children’s Hospital (conveniently located for me.)
Their whole staff was efficient, friendly, and made me feel comfortable. The doctor himself had a mild sense of humor and was gentle. He took time to figure out my condition and explained his procedure/​insights when checking my skin. Then, instead of sending me to the store, he gave me a bunch of samples for night and day use! I was thrilled he didn’t make me go and buy more stuff so I was like YAY!
At the end, he recommended me to go see him again in a couple weeks. Luckily, my condition cleared up just after a week or so. I let them know and they didn’t pressure me at all to come in, which I really appreciate. Thank you so much!

I am from the Midwest and it seems like if you need any kind of specialist appointment, you have to wait months to be seen, especially for a non urgent appointment with a dermatologist. I was shocked when I was offered a same day appointment. Dr Bunas’ office was easy to find and the parking was easy and free. My appointment started within 10 minutes of my appointment time. Reception and nursing staff were friendly and professional. Dr Bunas was very friendly and personable. He gave solid advice and made me feel confident about his treatment plan. I would highly recommend him.

so i’ve been back twice now and don’t know that I like him so much anymore. he was really resistant to doing a skin allergy test even though his assistant told me 3 weeks ago he would do it at my next visit. he finally agreed and then i went back 2 days later for the results. while i was there he was looking at my back and asked me if i ever had a reaction to tattoo ink and i said yes, i do have a reaction and began describing what that reaction is. halfway through he started talking to his assistant. um… ok. so you don’t really care, you were just making conversation? weird.
at any rate, he’s fine, i guess.

I found Dr. Bunas on Unilocal and chose him based good reviews here and the fact that his office is about five minutes from mine.
I’ve had eczema all my life and twitchy, cranky skin, but I’ve managed to stay out of the dermatologist’s office for fifteen years. Last week, I developed a disgusting set of blisters on two of my fingers that quickly turned into an oozing, bleeding, cracked mess. Just for fun, it was itchy, tender, painful, and sore all the time. If I got it wet or made the mistake of getting soap on it, it was agonizing! And of course, I type for a living… good times. I don’t want to live with this any longer than I have to.
I called Dr. Bunas’s office Tuesday morning. Their first new-​patient appointment was Wednesday at 9:45 and I snapped it up. They were running about 30 minutes late but they were apologetic about it, so no bad attitude from me… it can happen if someone has a more complicated case than expected.
Importantly, he didn’t rush me. He was friendly, examined my hands thoroughly and gently, checked both my feet to make sure it wasn’t there as well (as it apparently commonly is with this problem) and said it was a weird kind of eczema (
) — it’s hideous.
He put me on an oral steroid and a topical steroid. He was really clear about how to apply it and gave me good information about what to expect — he’s right, the really strong steroid cream does burn. But it’s also working; my fingers are already visibly better and they don’t hurt as much.
I have a follow-​up next Wednesday and I’m hopeful that I will be completely cured by then. I’ll probably schedule a skin baseline check to get my moles checked out and stuff; being nearly middle-​aged, it’s probably a good idea.
I’m pleased and so far, would recommend Dr. Bunas. He clearly cares about what’s he’s doing and is interested in your health… he was thorough in his history gathering and hit exactly the right notes with the information he gave me.
He also has the neatest handwriting of any doctor I’ve ever dealt with. For some reason. I really liked that. :-)

Dr. Bunas is ok. The office always seemed a bit messy and out of sorts. I hated that the billing was handled totally separately– different people/​office. Dr. Bunas is a bit old school. He was fairly patient with me and my issue. It turned out to be an easy fix.
I went for several visits and there were a few times I was convinced he was just sucking me (and my insurance) dry. Wanting to see me weekly and ongoing business…
I would trust him with a more serious issue and thankfully mine wasn’t that serious. The nurses/​aids were helpful. Lots of samples and easy with prescriptions.
Good location, easy access– parking a bit tough but quick to access.