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Biography: Susan Thomason, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in primary care, women's health, adolescent medicine, pediatrics and sports medicine. Dr. Thomason emphasizes listening well and taking a good patient history, along with understanding the patient's goals for the visit or treatment. She enjoys getting to know her patients, considering her own life broadened and enriched by the role she plays in her patient's lives. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Thomason enjoys biking, hiking, traveling and family life. She also volunteers overseas and serves as a Parenting with Love and Logic Facilitator.

Biography: Barton Smith, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who treats patients of all ages. Dr. Smith enjoys connecting with his patients on a deeper level; discussing not only their physical ailments but also what might be behind them and who they are as a person. He loves helping patients make changes that have a positive impact on their life. _x000D_ Dr. Smith is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Christian Medical & Dental Associations. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Smith enjoys cross-cultural work, learning about other cultures and spending time with his family in the mountains, on a beachor just at home.

Biography: John Peng, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults. His special medical interests include adolescence medicine, alternative and complementary medicine, health education, dermatology and diabetes.Dr. Peng enjoys talking with his patients and getting to know them as individuals. He strives to be a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental provider who listens to his patients concerns and is respectful of their time and culture. He feels honored to be involved in their care and serves them in the role of a consultant; providing options and assisting his patients to make informed choices.Dr. Peng is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, American Society of Internal Medicine and Washington State Medical Association.Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family and runs a martial arts dojo practicing Aikido.

Biography: Amy Thomson, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults. Dr. Thompson enjoys getting to know her patients, listening to their stories, witnessing their joy and perseverance, and assisting them to meet their health care goals. She finds this both inspiring and humbling.Dr. Thomson believes in a team approach to coordinated care, which involves leveraging teach person's unique abilities to give patients a seamless approach to their care.Away from work, she enjoys getting lost in a good book, playing volleyball, running and trying her hand at cooking.

Biography: Robin Atkinson, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults, with a particular interest in medical care for the elderly population. She enjoys working with her patients on preventive health care strategies, and holds special medical interest in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, geriatrics and palliative care.Dr. Atkinson feels communication is the cornerstone of care. She takes the time to establish a relationship with each patient, placing them at the center of the conversation while working to understand their concerns and needs.Dr. Atkinson is a member of the American College of Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and Washington State Osteopathic Association.Away from work, she enjoys soccer, horseback riding, motorcycling, gardening, theater and spending time with her family.

Biography: Amy Rodriguez, MD, is a board-certified family physician who also offers obstetrics. Dr. Rodriguez believes everyone deserves quality health care from a provider they trust. She enjoys taking care of whole families, from newborns to grandparents, and getting to know them well over time. It is important to her that her patients feel heard and valued for their individuality, and she makes a point to explain things in a way her patients can understand.Away from work, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys spending time with her two adult kids and fianc, knitting, long walks, travel and live events such as Seattle Thunderbirds hockey. She volunteers at a dog shelter and shares her home with three rescued shelter dogs.Conditions and Procedures:Adult and family medicine (all ages)Basic skin and joint clinical proceduresDiabetes managementGender-affirming careFamily planningHypertension managementMedication assisted treatment for substance use disorderMental health carePrenatal, obstetrics and newborn carePreventive medicineWomen's health

Biography: Christopher Sargent, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician offering preventive and primary health care for children and adults of all ages. He also has a special interest in urgent health care. _x000D_ Dr. Sargent enjoys working with his patients, serving as the interpreter to their medical world with honest, open and clear communication. _x000D_ Dr. Sargent is a member of the Academy of American Family Physicians and the Washington State Medical Association. He is a clinical assistant professor with the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine and was named a Top Doctor in Family Medicine by Seattle magazine. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Sargent enjoys spending time with family, piano, exercise, skiing, boating, fishing, hiking and mountain biking.

Biography: Brittany Gallaher, DO, is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, preventive health care and women's health.Dr. Gallaher loves meeting new families and people of all ages, working to building lasting relationships in support of their good health. She is inspired when she sees her patients tackle a medical condition and rise above it through perseverance and resiliency.Away from work, Dr. Gallaher enjoys spending time with her three young daughters, going to parks, spending time at the beach, going on walks with her family and their dog, crafting, reading, boating and kayaking.

Biography: Jimy Gillette, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults.