About
Dr. Robert James Klem is a family medicine doctor in Shoreline, Washington, board certified in Family Medicine. He trained at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Swedish Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Klem practices at Swedish Health Services, Swedish Edmonds, Brookdale Home Health, and Swedish Primary Care - Renton, and speaks English.
He treats a wide range of conditions including allergies, asthma, chronic pain, diabetes and anxiety, and offers preventive services such as cancer screenings, vaccinations, and cholesterol management. His practice spans work with patients from newborns through end-of-life care across rural, suburban and urban settings. Dr. Klem emphasizes long-term relationships with patients and families, focusing on both illness prevention and education alongside acute care. He finds particular reward in the variety family medicine offers and in spending time with patients on prevention over the course of their lives.
Specialized Treatments
- Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
- Blood Count (CBC)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Hemoglobin A1C Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening (e.g. PSA Level)
- Thyroid Tests (e.g. TSH, Free T4)
- Vitamin D Level
- Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
- Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
- Lipid Panel (Cholesterol, Triglycerides)
- Routine Adult Exam
- Urinalysis (Urine Test)
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Washington
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.