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  BREWSTER  MEDICAL - Jay Street

 

Eric Haeger:  MD
 

We are pleased to have Dr. Haeger working for Family Health Centers one day per week.  He graduated from Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA with an MD. His residency was done in  Family Medicine, Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY.

Dr. Haeger also works at Three Rivers Hospital, Brewster WA as a Family Physician with obstetrics and C-Section and he is the Medical Director of the Sleep Medicine Center.

 

 

Roy Huffstetler: PA-C  (Physician Assistant-Certified)

Roy obtained his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX; Master of Arts, Secondary Science Instruction, minors in biology and chemistry from Adams State College, Alamosa, CO and a BS in Geology from the University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

Roy came to Family Health Centers from Fruita, CO along with his wife, Amanda Segars-Huffstetler and their 3 boys.
 

 

 

Joseph Matel:  MD

Dr. Matel obtained his BA in Biology at St. John's University in Collegeville, MN and received his Medical Degree from the University of Minnesota.  He did his residency at Santa Rosa Family Medicine in Santa Rosa, CA and graduated in 2009.  Followed by an OB Fellowship at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM where he graduated in 2010. Dr. Matel's special interests include Obstetrics, Women's health, Sports Medicine and Integrative Medicine.

Dr. Matel appreciates all of the outdoor activities in Central Washington and looks forward to practicing full spectrum family medicine with integrative and preventative medicine as staples of healthy living.

 

James Wallace

James Wallace:  MD MPH

Dr. Wallace is a Physician, Family Practice w/OB and cesarean deliveries. He obtained his BS in Biology at the University of South, Sewanee TN. Graduate school was in Masters of Public Health at University of North Carolina School of Public Health; Medical school: MD, University of North Carolina School of Medicine.  Dr. Wallace did his residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, Department of Family Medicine, Chapel Hill North Carolina. Dr. Wallace can speak Spanish and Indonesian.  He is especially interested in family centered and community oriented primary care with emphasis on prevention, education and empowerment for healthy living.

"I am excited to join the Family Health Centers family and help promote health and well-being in Okanogan County.  My wife, Jacquelyn, and I look forward to settling down after many years of training, and are eager to explore the rivers, lakes, trails and mountains around Brewster.  We bring with us a die-hard love of Texas football and Carolina basketball, eternal disagreement between beef brisket and pulled-pork barbeque, and a love of home grown vegetables, good food and international recipes that we hope to share with new friends!"

 

  BREWSTER  MEDICAL - Indian Avenue

 

Hanson, Keith

Keith Hanson:  MD

 
 

Ledgerwood, Greg

Greg Ledgerwood:  MD

 
 

  BREWSTER DENTAL 

 

Jason Tucker: DDS


 

Dr. Tucker attended Colorado State University where he majored in Biology and obtained two minors, one in Spanish and the other in Anatomy.  He then attended the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine where he received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery.  Dr. Tucker enjoys learning Spanish and spending time in the outdoors by riding his bike, snowboarding and touring the country.  He is excited about serving the people of Okanogan County and looks forward to learning about life in rural Washington.

 

 

 

  OKANOGAN  MEDICAL 

 

Richard Beukema:  MD / Medical Director


Dr. Beukema was born in Paris, France where he lived for nine years. Later he moved to Boston where he went to high school and attended Harvard College. During high school and college, Dr. Beukema was a springboard and platform diver who competed in the Division 1 National Championships in 1995. After college, he worked for AmeriCorps for a year in St. Croix, USVI in a group foster home with up to 10 children in his care. Subsequently, he worked in a wilderness intervention program in the desert of southern Utah for 18 months. In 1998, he enrolled in the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. After graduating from Temple, he completed a family practice residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and was chief resident during his third year. He stayed at the University of Utah for an additional year as an Obstetrics Fellow. He married Dr. Miranda Raiche in 2004. They enjoy alpine and rock-climbing, back-country skiing, bicycling, and traveling to Latin America and Asia.
 

Michael Blue

Michael Blue: DO
 

Dr. Blue comes to us from Cannon Falls, Minnesota.  He has obtained a BS in Geography/Asian studies at the University of Iowa; a BS in Nursing at Grandview college in Des Moines, IA; an MS in Adult Education at Drake University in Des Moines, IA; Phd(C) in Higher Education at Iowa State University, Iowa City, IA and a DO at the University of Osteopathic Health Science, Des Moines, IA.

He did his residency at the Mayo Family Practice in Des Moines, IA.  He is also board certified in Family Medicine/Rural Community Medicine.

Dr. Blue has moved here to be closer to family and take one more step in the adventure of living.



 

 

 

Kitty Carmichael

Kitty Carmichael: ARNP (Nurse Practitioner)

Kitty Carmichael, ARNP, attended Shoreline Community College AD Nursing; Seattle University; BSN University;  and the University of Washington, Master Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner.

Kitty was a Diabetes Educator and ARNP in Arlington, WA where her patient practice was mostly people with Diabetes; she was also involved with the American Diabetes Association.  While visiting her home in Carlton, WA she started a Diabetes Support Group for Room 1 in Carlton, WA with the help of Charlene Burns.

She was involved in Medical Missions to Guatemala for several years; enjoys the Hispanic culture and feels this position is a good fit for her.  Kitty also enjoys quilting with the group at Bee Hive Quilt shop.

 

 

 

Ned Hammar:  MD
 

Dr. Hammar was raised in the tiny Eastern Oregon town of Halfway.  Here he grew up building fence, throwing hay bales and later working as a whitewater river guide.  His parents had served for six years in a hospital in Haiti, where he was born, and to them he attributes his desire to help others. He believes in the idea from (the real) Dr. Patch Adams that "the health of the individual cannot be separated from the health of the family, the community, and the world".

After graduating from Wesleyan University in Connecticut with a major in chemistry and a minor in dance, Dr. Hammar worked for two years in the Peace Corps in South Africa.  In South Africa he decided to study to become a doctor. Upon his return to the U.S. he attended medical school and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and after graduating moved back to Oregon to be closer to his family.  He completed his residency in family practice at Swedish Providence in Seattle.  Here he met the love of his life, Dr. Lissa Lubinski, they were married in 2009.

 

Amanda Segars-Huffstetler: PA-C  (Physician Assistant-Certified)

Mandi obtained her BA/BS and her MS in Biology at Western WA University.  She also attended the University of Texas Medical Branch. Mandi is especially interested in women's health and preventive care.  She is also proficient in clinical Spanish. Mandi is excited to be back in Washington to be closer to her family; living in a beautiful community and working at a community health center.

 

 

Don Leach:  Pharm D
 

Don Leach is our Pharmacy Manager working out of Okanogan & Brewster clinics. Don graduated from Washington State University with a B. Pharmacy degree; from the University of Kentucky with a PharmD; and from the University of Colorado with an MSHA degree.  He has been a Director of Pharmacy for 7 1/2 years over his career at Doctors Hospital Family Practice Training Program in Seattle and Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, WA.  He spent 8 years as Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at WA State University in Spokane.  At Cascade Valley, he spent 11 additional years in various management positions and was active in professional association service in various offices; such as a board member and Executive Director of WA State Society of Hospital Pharmacists.  Over the last few years Don has been practicing pharmacy as the store owner/Pharmacist of Cascade View Pharmacy, and retail Pharmacist for Rite-Aid, Bi-Mart and Central WA Hospital Pharmacies.

In 2005, Don and his lovely spouse Janice decided to move to Wenatchee, WA  as owners of Cascade View Pharmacy.  Over the last few years they have enjoyed the weather, outdoor activities and the pace of life in this area.  "We like having easy access to our family who still live on the I-5 corridor in Western WA.  We enjoy spending as much time as possible with our grown children as well as our three handsome and brilliant Grandsons."

 

Kris Olson: RPh


Kris Olson is our Pharmacist working out of Okanogan and Brewster. 

Kris received his Bachelors degree in Pharmacy from Washington State University in 1987.  He is in the process of learning Spanish and enjoys golfing, camping, fishing, gardening and playing with his 2 kids.  Kris enjoys working with the wonderful people here and feels Okanogan county is a wonderful place to live and raise his kids.

 

 

 

 

David Pruett: Pharm D

David Pruett is our Pharmacist in the Okanogan clinic.  David received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a Masters in Business Administration from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA in April 2000.  He was the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services at Community Health Care of Pierce County for seven years before joining Family Health Centers.  David was also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Washington and lectured on Diabetes, Adult anticoagulation, smoking cessation and was a Preceptor to many pharmacy students from the University of Washington and Washington State University.  He also has professional interests in Medical Therapy Management (MTM) and how it can effect patient outcomes.

David is the father of four children who live in Spanaway, WA with their mother.  His hobbies include reading, writing, hiking, biking, fishing and hunting.

 
  OKANOGAN DENTAL 
 
Robert Dillard:  DDS  (Doctor of Dental Surgery)


Doctor Dillard attended Washington State University on a football scholarship. He then attended the University of Washington in Seattle  where he graduated a Doctor of Dental Surgery. He and his wife Kari enjoy all the riches north central Washington has to offer.
 
Janie Busk:  DMD  (Doctor of Dental Medicine)


Dr. Janie Busk received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Case Western Reserve University of Dental Medicine. She also retains a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University of Puget Sound. Janie grew up in Eastern Washington and is glad to be a part of this area where she greatly enjoys camping and reading good books.
 
Ryan Busk:  DMD  (Doctor of Dental Medicine)
 

Dr. Ryan Busk was granted a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA.  He Received his dental training at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA graduating with a doctorate in medical dentistry.  He and his wife Janie moved to the Okanogan valley in the summer of 2008 to start work with Family Health Centers.  Dr. Busk loves to ski in the winter and ride his bike during the summer as well as take a backpacking trip or two every year.  He also enjoys growing vegetables in his garden and reading a good book. 

 

Alexandria (Alex) Egusquiza: Dental Hygienist, RDH
 

Alex attended Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program in Seattle, WA. She knows American Sign Language and is currently learning Spanish & Basque languages. Some of her many interests are nutrition, general research/continued education, animal husbandry, homesteading, gardening, camping, art, sculpting, Sci-Fi fantasy and historical fiction.

“I appreciate the ability to use my knowledge and education to its fullest here at FHC and the opportunity to expand into the Dental Outreach Program with Dr. Hammelman.  I am looking forward to learning and practicing Spanish, working with such an awesomely varied community and learning something new from each person I meet.”



 

 

 
  OROVILLE DENTAL 
 

LaVonne Hammelman:  DMD  (Doctor of Dental Medicine)
 

Dr. Hammelman completed her Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene at Oregon Health and Sciences University.  From there she attended the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health where she was awarded her Doctorate of Dental Medicine.  She also obtained her MPH (Master of Public Health) at A.T. Still University. Dr. Hammelman did her Residency right here with Family Health Centers in November, 2009 and she was in a clinical Fellowship in the care of Special Needs Dental Patients at the University of Washington, DECOD program (Dental Education in the Care of Persons with Disabilities).

Dr. Hammelman has a special interest in Public Health dentistry, Community Outreach and Disease Prevention.  She especially enjoys treating medically complex patients and patients with special needs.  She is also working on improving conversational Spanish and Russian.

Prior to attending dental school in Arizona, Dr. Hammelman lived and worked in the Okanogan. She is excited to have the opportunity to return and practice at Family Health Centers.  LaVonne enjoys taking advantage of the four seasons outdoor opportunities here, the great seasonal produce offered and living closer to her family, who reside in Oregon. 

 
  TONASKET  MEDICAL 
 
Jacqueline Chambers:  CNM  (Certified Nurse Midwife)


Jackie received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Washington State University. After graduating from WSU, she worked as a Head Start day care nurse for the Colorado Migrant Program in Denver, Colorado and then spent the next six years as a staff and night charge nurse first in the orthopedic ward, and then labor and delivery in several hospitals in Washington State. Jackie then received her Masters in Nursing degree with nurse-midwifery focus from the University of Minnesota. Her career path as a Certified Nurse Midwife has also taken her out-of-state to Texas Tech University in El Paso, Texas; to LAC-USC, Nurse-Midwifery Services in Los Angeles, California; and Childbirth Services in Santa Barbara, California.
 
Laurel Naman:  ARNP  (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner)


Laurel received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of California. From there she attended Cabrillo College in Aptos California where she received her Registered Nursing degree. After having already accomplished these things she went on to attend Stanford University in Palo Alto California where she received her Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Laurel is certified with The American Nurses Credentialing Center ANCC and as been with Family Health Centers since 1997. She is a devoted dog owner whose interests include gardening and tea parties.
 

Rick Welton:  MD

Dr. Rick Welton received his medical degree from the University of British Columbia.  He then completed rotating internships with Edendale Hospital in South Africa and Royal Alexandra and University Hospitals in Canada. Dr. Welton has held hospital appointments with Grace Hospital, Colonel Belcher Hospital, and Calgary General Hospital in Canada. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has been with FHC since 1997.

 

 

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