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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: 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: Richard Furlong, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with an emphasis on planned preventive care. _x000D_ Dr. Furlong enjoys being in the privileged position as the steward of his patients' health and well-being. He finds the interaction with his patients to be special, often profoundly personal and highly gratifying. _x000D_ Dr. Furlong is the section head medical director of the Virginia Mason Kirkland Medical Center, where he has practiced for over two decades. He also has been involved in delivering medical care at free clinics in indigent communities overseas.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Klaus Mergener is a gastroenterologist based in Edmonds, WA, specializing in colon cancer prevention and the management of biliary and pancreatic diseases. He offers a wide range of general and interventional endoscopic procedures and is now accepting new patients.