ChronicDepressionDysthymia near Puyallup, WA

Biography: Dr. Val Lev, MD is an Internist who practices in Puyallup, WA. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 41 years. Dr. Val Lev, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Jeff Gao, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Gao strives to listen to his patients, present their options for care and help them make the best medical decision possible. He believes every patient has his or her own unique set of health challenges and deserves the personalized, multidisciplinary approach to care needed to overcome them. He treats his patients as individuals, not as conditions to be treated. Dr. Gao is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Biography: Dr. Loren Betteridge, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 37 years. Dr. Loren Betteridge, 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.

Care Philosophy: Amara Gill, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician providing compassionate primary care for adults. Dr. Gill's passion for medicine can be traced back to her childhood, when she witnessed the excellent care and compassion doctors provided to her father after a sudden illness. A firm believer in the power of medicine, she is here to help her patients and their families through health challenges, as well as to provide the guidance necessary for them to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles. She believes that developing a long-term, trusting relationship with each patient and his or her family is key to effectively managing each patient's health over time. In addition to English, Dr. Gill is fluent in Punjabi and Hindi.

Care Philosophy: Yilei Gu, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages. Dr. Gu strives to provide comprehensive and compassionate care guided by the latest medical guidelines. Dr. Gu is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Outside of work, Dr. Gu enjoys piano, cycling, traveling and cooking.

Biography: Lauren Athay, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who takes care of infants, children and adolescents. She emphasizes the promotion of health and wellness while also treating illnesses and injuries. Her special interests include lactation medicine and childhood obesity prevention and treatment._x000D_ Dr. Athay enjoys getting to know her patients and their families and developing personal connections. Acknowledging that it takes a village to raise a child, Dr. Athay enjoys being able to be a part of lots of different villages in her work as a pediatrician._x000D_ Dr. Athay is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics._x000D_ Outside her practice, Dr. Athay enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children.

Biography: Dr. Stephen Hillis, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Stephen Hillis, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Daniel Krebs, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 46 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Daniel Krebs, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.