IntestinalDiverticulitis near Chehalis, WA

Biography: Russell L. Steffensen, DO, offers comprehensive, evidence-based primary care that is tailored to the individual. He enjoys building relationships with patients and their families, watching them grow and working with them to help them achieve their wellness goals. _x000D_ Dr. Steffensen is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. _x000D_ Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family in the outdoors, including fishing, camping, scuba diving, skiing and four-wheeling.

Care Philosophy: Paul Schmidt, DO, provides primary care for families with special interest in pediatrics, sports medicine, women's health and osteopathic medicine. Drawn to medicine by the desire to help others, Dr. Schmidt pursues every avenue necessary to help each patient achieve optimal health and wellness. Dr. Schmidt also serves as the Peninsula High School team physician.

Biography: Christine Macatuno, MD, provides high quality, compassionate care to adults, with special medical interest in geriatrics and experience in treating patients with complex medical conditions. _x000D_ Dr. Macatuno emphasizes preventive care and encourages open communication, cooperation and respect. While she serves as a strong advocate for her patients, she also believes each patient plays a starring role in their own well-being.

Care Philosophy: Joanna Polistico, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who cares for patients of all ages. Dr. Polistico believes that optimum health care is a right that everyone should have. Toward this end, she serves as a committed advocate for her patients’ needs, working in partnership with her patients to offer up-to-date, evidence-based care and recommendations, and collaborating with specialty providers to whom they may be referred. She seeks to ensure her plan of care is fully understood so that patients may make informed health care decisions. Dr. Polistico is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association and American Board of Family Medicine.

Biography: Dr. Nicholas Sun, DO is an Internist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 51 years old. Dr. Nicholas Sun, DO is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.