ChronicDepressionDysthymia near Tacoma, WA

Biography: Fenfen Wu, MD, is a board-certified physician offering compassionate, primary care for adults. _x000D_ In addition to the prevention and treatment of illness, Dr. Wu educates, motivates and involves patients in their own care. She believes the best outcomes occur when patients are actively involved in medical decision-making, especially when managing a chronic disease.

Care Philosophy: Thanh Vincent Pham, MD, is board certified in internal medicine and has a special interest in geriatrics. Dr. Pham's philosophy of health care is based upon an inherent respect for all human life. He recognizes the important role of continuity in effective health care and focuses on providing consistency and reliability for every patient. Dr. Pham has served as a volunteer translator and physician at the Vietnamese Immigrant Health Clinic in St. Louis, Missouri, and also as a translator at Harborview Medical Clinic in Seattle. In his leisure time, Dr. Pham enjoys racquet sports and computers, and is involved in his local church.

Biography: Dr. Di Zhao, MD is a Nephrology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. Di Zhao, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: "I chose to work in pediatric medicine because I wanted to care for the whole family. I enjoy building relationships with my patients and their families, watching them grow as the years go by. I believe the physician should care for the whole family when treating a child. My goal is to provide care and to advise my patients and families to obtain their optimal health. I focus on disease prevention and family education."

Care Philosophy: Karen Schowalter, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who sees patients of all ages. Dr. Schowalter focuses on treating the whole person and family. She believes each person is the expert on their own life, and she works in partnership with them to prevent disease through healthy living. She loves genetics and offers osteopathic manipulation. Dr. Schowalter is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association and American Osteopathic Association. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, gardening and walking her two golden retrievers, Jig and Rodney.

Biography: Dr. Megan Struthers, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Fircrest, WA. She is 59 years old. Dr. Megan Struthers, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: ``I enjoy talking to children and their parents. Being a pediatrician allows me to follow a patient from birth through college. I feel it is my role as the medical provider to continually learn new medical information to keep the family informed and to help them make wise medical decisions. I have a special interest in caring for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.``

Biography: Alma Glamzi, MD, provides comprehensive primary care for the whole family. Dr. Glamzi seeks to build lasting relationships with her patients through open communication. She stresses prevention, along with patient education and involvement, as vital to ensuring good health. Helping each patient achieve and maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit is her goal.

Biography: Dr. Stanley Flemming, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in University Place, WA. He is 72 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Stanley Flemming, DO is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: To help people achieve health for life.

Biography: Dr. Jonathan Dehaan, MD is a Physical Medicine /amp Rehabilitation Specialist who practices in Federal Way, WA. He is 41 years old. Dr. Jonathan Dehaan, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Vanessa Cortes Dejorge, MD is a Dietitian who practices in Federal Way, WA. She is 51 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Vanessa Cortes Dejorge, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Michele Yi, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Federal Way, WA. She is 52 years old and has been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Michele Yi, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Care Philosophy: I partner with families to provide integrative medical care through the full spectrum of life - from basic fertility and low risk maternity care to pediatric care, and all the way through geriatrics. I enjoy helping people to take charge of their lives with behavioral change and innovation.

Biography: Anna Marie Troncales, MD, is a board certified internist with subspecialty training in advanced geriatrics. Dr. Troncales provides compassionate, personalized care to adults, including addressing acute illness, managing chronic conditions, and maintaining health through preventive care and patient education. _x000D_ Dr. Troncales is a member of the American Medical Association, American Geriatric Society and American College of Physicians.

Care Philosophy: Rachelle Guinto, MD, provides complete family medical care for all ages, with special interest in women's health and geriatric care. Dr. Guinto believes in the value of listening to her patients and building relationships with them to provide the best care possible.

Care Philosophy: As an internist, Dr. Donald Lee specializes in primary care for adults and patients over 16 years old, and has particular interest in geriatrics and general internal medicine. Dr. Lee strives to partner with his patients in decisions concerning their care, and focuses on providing the best patient care experience possible. Dr. Lee does not see patients for pain management or chronic pain. A native of Wisconsin, Dr. Lee has lived in the Pacific Northwest for several years, and enjoys the reprieve from the harsh mid-west winters. In his spare time he enjoys reading, biking and watching football.

Biography: Dr. Robyn Brand, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Gig Harbor, WA. She is 51 years old. Dr. Robyn Brand, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Dr. John Sashko provides health care for the whole family, from preventive care to acute and chronic conditions. He encourages his patients to take an active role in their health care, and strives to see patients the same day they call for an appointment. As a former pharmacist, Dr. Sashko embarked on his medical career in order to have a more active role in caring for patients. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the Pierce County Medical Society. A long-time resident of the Pacific hobbies include fly fishing and fly tying.