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Biography: Dr. Karin Barkin, MD is a Psychiatrist who practices in Tacoma, WA. She is 66 years old. Dr. Karin Barkin, MD is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.

Biography: Traci McDermott, MD, is a board-certified general pediatrician who cares for children and adolescents. Dr. McDermott enjoys getting to know her patients and families over time, and feels it is important to remember the personal things happening in each child's and family's life. Her favorite part of the day is when she can reassure a parent by offering a trusted opinion. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, she is able to consult with other specialists to provide optimal care.

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.

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.

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."

Biography: Dr. Marianne Broers, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Renton, WA. She is 61 years old. Dr. Marianne Broers, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

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: 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.

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.

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.