I grew up in Oregon. My training path included studying biochemistry at Pacific Lutheran University and medical school at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. I completed my family practice residency at Tacoma Family Medicine, which is affiliated with the University of Washington. Along the way I completed medical relief work and study in Taos, New Mexico, Northern India, and Honduras. I practiced for two years in Okanogan County in north central Washington, where I was chief of staff at North Valley Hospital. I am board certified in family medicine and am a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
My wife Liz and I moved to Whatcom County in 1989 to open a private solo practice, which she managed. We helped create Squalicum Family Medicine in 1991 and Family Care Network in 1999. I am the chairman of the contracting committee for Family Care Network. My areas of interest include obstetrics and operative obstetrics, pediatrics, adult preventative medicine, procedural medicine, and developing technology for medical applications within Family Medicine.
I very much enjoy my work as a family physician, and consider it an honor and a privilege. In my time away from the practice, I am an avid cyclist, skier, runner, and fly fisher. My wife and I raised our three children here in Whatcom County. As a family we enjoy skiing, backpacking, cycle touring, and traveling together. I feel quite fortunate to practice medicine in Bellingham as a member of Family Care Network.
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
Tacoma Family Medicine
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Oregon Health & Science University School Of Medicine - 1984
Languages Spoken
Spanish
English
Location & Hours
Family Care Network
3015 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 120, Bellingham, WA 98225
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm Sat:Closed Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Family Medicine
Conditions Addressed
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Alcohol Dependence
Plantar Fasciitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Acute Sinusitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Hearing Loss
Osteoarthritis
Diverticulitis
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depressive Disorders
Herpes Zoster
Female Infertility
Otitis Media
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Pneumonia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Alzheimer's Disease
Sciatica
Acute Bronchitis
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sarcoidosis
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Herpes Simplex
Hair Loss
Heart Failure
Herpes Genitalis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Acute Conjunctivitis
Rosacea
Anemia
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Vitamin D Deficiency
Skin Cancer
Tinea Unguium
Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Diabetic Retinopathy
Bronchial Asthma
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Osteoporosis
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Acne
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Epilepsy
Hyperthyroidism
Bipolar Disorder
Skin Rash
Chronic Renal Disease
Breast Disorders
Obesity
Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
Contact Dermatitis
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Acute Pharyngitis
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Autism
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Hemorrhoids
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Hypertension (HTN)
Hypothyroidism
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
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Procedures Performed
Cardiac Stress Test
Venipuncture
Echocardiogram
Blood transfusion
Cardiac Stress Test
Blood transfusion
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Insurance Accepted
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