Allyson Adams, M.D. 

Dr. Allyson Adams (she/her) was born on the west slope of Colorado and spent her school years on the front range. She went to college at the University of Colorado Boulder where she studied Spanish and Portuguese as well as Molecular Biology. After college, she worked for two years as a medical assistant in dermatology and completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training. In medical school at the University of Colorado, she worked on the steering committee at a student-run pediatric clinic for single parent, low-income families and did research for the Ob/Gyn department. 

Dr. Adams chose Family Medicine because of the expanding horizon of Primary Care. She is excited that her first move out of Colorado is to Portland. Outside of medicine, Dr. Adams likes to trail run, admire vegetables in her garden, draw and paint, and take film photos. 

Alanna De Mello, M.D. 

Dr. De Mello is a family medicine doctor who cares for patients of all ages from all walks of life. She chose a career in family medicine for the opportunity to build lifelong relationships with patients and their families, and to care for the many aspects of health that affect their everyday lives. She is passionate about health equity, preventative medicine, women’s health, and the social determinants of health. 

Dr. De Mello grew up in Richmond, British Columbia, just outside of beautiful Vancouver. Prior to medical school, she completed a Combined Major in Chemistry/Life Sciences/Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of British Columbia, while concurrently coaching competitive figure skating. From her many years as a coach, she understands that trust and connection are the foundation of any strong partnership. Dr. De Mello completed her medical training at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona where she further realized her passion for primary care and health equity. 

Outside of medicine, Dr. De Mello loves traveling, enjoying the outdoors, and trying new restaurants with her husband who is also a family medicine doctor. 

Nicholas DeFelice, M.D. 

Dr. Nicholas DeFelice (he/him/his) grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio and majored in biology at Case Western Reserve University. After graduation, he moved to Chicago and taught for three years at a charter school in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood. He then decided to combine his love of science and teaching to pursue a career in medicine attending medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He became a family physician because he values forming relationships with his patients to help them lead happy, healthy lives. Outside of medicine he enjoys hiking, backpacking, fishing, and exploring all of the amazing restaurants in Portland. 

Sara Emamian, M.D., M.P.H. 

Dr. Emamian provides primary care to patients of all ages. She decided to pursue a career in family medicine because she believes that fostering long-term, trusting relationships can improve patient health outcomes. She finds joy in engaging in shared decision making with patients, and in helping patients work toward their health goals. 

Dr. Emamian grew up in North Carolina with her parents and twin sister, and later lived in Washington, DC for 11 years. She is new to the Pacific Northwest, but is already enjoying the natural beauty that this region has to offer. In her spare time, she hikes, runs, cycles, and cooks a variety of ethnic cuisine. 

Samantha George, M.D. 

Dr. George went into medicine to ensure that people can feel their best. She wants to help patients address their health needs so they can spend more time focusing on other aspects of life that are important to them. Dr. George chose Family Medicine because she enjoys building relationships with patients and their families over time. She has specific interests in reproductive health, mental health and palliative care, but wanted a broad scope of knowledge that could serve patients in whatever capacity they need. She believes in the potential of primary care to respond proactively to patients’ health needs, preventing more severe health outcomes in the future. 

She is passionate about giving patients the space to feel heard and seen. She loves connecting with people and sharing the stories that make up each person’s life. Dr. George takes great care to learn about her patient’s personal goals and what is important to them. She works to determine how to best serve her patients and she finds great satisfaction in being a part of their progress and little victories. 

Being new to the Pacific Northwest, she really appreciates recommendations for local hikes and tasty food spots. She was certified for top-rope and lead-climbing at her old rock climbing gym in New York, and is hoping to re-certify and do more outdoor climbing while in Oregon. On rainy days, you can find her baking (probably cinnamon rolls or brownies), attempting to finish a half-started painting or puzzle, and reconnecting with friends and family in various time zones. 

Dakota Lundstrom, M.D. 

Dakota was born in Duluth, MN and raised in the small town of Embarrass, termed "the coldest place in MN" with a recorded temperature of -60 degrees fahrenheit. Being the youngest of five boys, his childhood was anything but boring. He enjoyed growing up in the northwoods, spending every last minute hunting, fishing, snowboarding, and golfing. When it came to deciding what college to go to, staying as close to the woods and water was a must and there is no better place than the University of Minnesota, Duluth Campus (Go Bulldogs!). 

Dakota did not have to travel far for medical school. With their strong focus on graduating rural, full-spectrum family medicine physicians, he knew right away that the University of Minnesota medical school at the Duluth campus was the right fit for him. Through all the various rotations in medical school, there was never a second thought about choosing family medicine. He loved the idea of building long-lasting relations with his patients and being able to use these relationships to actually practice preventative medicine. Within his future clinical practice, he hopes to also incorporate MAT therapy and ultrasound. 

Dakota, his wife Emily, and of course their "Covid-dog" Ollie are excited for the move to Oregon. Dakota and Emily met their first year in medical school in Duluth and ended up couples matching, with Emily being at Legacy's Internal Medicine program in Portland. Dakota is looking forward to obtaining the best family medicine training in OHSU and using this training to positively influence his future community. Although Dakota is leaving the smaller cities, he is excited for the more temperate climate, the amazing coffee, breweries, and wineries, and the outdoor feel of Portland. 

Nicholas Nowell, M.D. 

Dr. Nicholas Nowell comes to Portland from the east coast. He grew up outside Boston, Massachusetts before moving closer to the city for college, where he studied chemistry. For several years, Nick was a teaching assistant in organic chemistry. This work sparked his love of teaching, which he hopes to continue in residency and beyond. 

Nick subsequently moved to Richmond, Virginia for medical school, during which time he volunteered extensively with a food bank, which spurred his interest in food insecurity. Some of Nick's additional interests in medicine, fostered over the course of his time in medical school working with Richmond's underserved populations, include addiction medicine, immigrant healthcare, mental health, and preventative care. 

Nick was influenced by his own family physician, who cared for him and both his parents with warmth and kindness for over two decades. He hopes to develop similarly strong relationships with his patients in Portland. Additionally, he is eager to learn more about the community at large, explore the PNW, and grow into a thoughtful family physician and teacher while working alongside the compassionate and talented folks at OHSU. 

Outside of medicine, Nick enjoys a book club with his college roommates, the New York Times Sunday crossword, afternoon naps, learning Spanish, tennis, hiking, and cooking (especially macaroni and cheese). 

Wakaba Omi, M.D. 

Wakaba immigrated to Oregon at eight years old from Japan and has lived in the Portland Metro Area ever since. She attended University of Portland for her undergraduate degree in biology and completed her medical degree at OHSU. In between, she researched epilepsy with the Legacy Research Institute and volunteered at KP Westside Medical Center. She chose family medicine because her family doctor was the one who helped her and her family, and she hopes she can give back to the community in the same way her doctor did. Outside of work, she likes to play video games, go hiking, and draw. 

Lisa Royter, M.D. 

Dr. Royter was born and raised in San Antonio, TX and grew up in the hill country outside of the city. She recently made the great migration from Texas to Oregon in order to pursue her passions and education in family medicine and reproductive health. She loves getting to know her community through the eyes of her patients. 

Outside of work, Dr. Royter enjoys exploring her new neighborhood, especially trying new restaurants, and relaxing at home with a book or movie. Her favorite place in Oregon thus far is Yachats, a little town on the coast where she and her partner vacationed several years back. She is always open to travel recommendations in the area! 

Michael Sarvi, M.D. 

Dr. Sarvi is a family medicine physician who cares for people during all stages of life, from newborns to elderly patients. He draws deep satisfaction from forming long-term and supportive relationships with his patients. His special interests include addiction medicine, chronic disease management, and family planning. 

Raised in the East Bay of San Francisco, he attended the University of California at Davis, where he studied Exercise Biology. Through his studies, he began to appreciate the power of how an active lifestyle can help prevent and slow many chronic disease processes. 

After college, he spent a year working in a reproductive health clinic, where he helped patients achieve their family planning goals. For medical school, he attended the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Arizona. There, he was involved in initiatives to improve health access to refugee communities in Phoenix. He believes that health care should be a universal human right and plans to focus his practice on caring for low-income and marginalized communities. 

When he is not at work, Dr. Sarvi enjoys spending quality time with his wife, who is also a family physician. Together, they spend most of their free time hiking, biking, camping, and eating. 

Shayna Waldbaum, M.D. 

Shayna grew up in the Greater Seattle Area with a large close-knit family. After many years of being a diehard Husky fan, she attended the University of Washington. There she studied microbiology while taking positions as a TA, Research Assistant and Hospital volunteer. She also spent time exploring her passion for Social Justice through educational opportunities, peer-lead discussions and volunteering. 

After graduation, she completed an AmeriCorps service year in Chicago as a resource specialist for an agency that helps individuals with financial and/or housing insecurity gain employment. This role provided Shayna with invaluable experience of working within underserved communities and the nonprofit sector. The following year she worked as an Emergency Department Scribe back in Washington, always having medicine as her ultimate goal. 

During her time at Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, she volunteered with underserved communities through health outreach and the student-run free clinic. Over the summer after her first year, she spent a month in Uganda volunteering at a clinic and teaching health literacy classes. She also joined the PCAR Lab at the Seattle Children’s Research Institute as a research assistant and continued to participate in their research throughout the rest of her schooling. 

Although she loved many of her clinical rotations, Family Medicine felt like the perfect fit for Shayna. She loves the long-lasting relationships with patients, the emphasis on preventative medicine and the holistic views of health and wellbeing. Shayna enjoys working with all ages of patients and empowering her patients to take agency in their own health. She is beyond excited to join the OHSU family and explore all of the opportunities in this strong and supportive community. 

Her areas of interest include women’s health, underserved population medicine, LGBTQ inclusive health, and preventative care. In her free time, Shayna can be found surrounding herself with family and friends, finding live music, traveling, discovering new coffee shops, watching football and/or doing yoga. 

Tiantian White, M.D. 

Dr. White grew up in rural western China but spent her formative years in Singapore and then Boston. While completing her undergraduate study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), she developed a passion for public service and working with underserved rural communities. She became drawn to family medicine because the specialty's potential to meet patients and communities where they are and to build longitudinal, meaningful, and empowering relationships with patients in every stage of life. She is excited to provide full-spectrum care at the OHSU Primary Care Clinic and thankful for all current and future patients for choosing to share their journeys with her. 

Her clinical and academic interests include rural medicine, maternal and child health, chronic disease management, and health system reform. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time at home with her husband, exploring the food scene in and around Portland with friends, and cooking. 

Erika Bennett, M.D. 

Dr. Erika Bennett grew up in Toronto, Canada. She has long been interested in the intersection of healthcare and human rights. After completing her polisci degree at Queen's University, Erika moved to Shanghai to work with young mothers at a grassroots NGO, before returning to Canada to complete a Master's degree in Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. She completed an internship at the Canadian Mission to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland and worked for 2 years as an Evaluation Analyst at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) (the Canadian equivalent of the CDC), in Ottawa. 

Erika completed her M.D. in 2022 at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans, where she was active in the Med Students for Choice and a founding member of the Open-Hearted M.D. Podcast. 

Erika is thrilled to join the OHSU Department of Family Medicine where she hopes to build on her interests in maternal healthcare, reproductive justice and humanism in medicine. She loves nothing more than getting to know her patients one-on-one and finding ways to empower them to flourish. 

Alex Conway, M.D., M.P.H. 

Dr. Conway became interested in family medicine during one of his first rotations in medical school, where he fell in love with the idea of developing relationships with patients of all ages and backgrounds and caring for them through all of the most important phases of their lives. He is particularly interested in working with patients with substance use disorder and other chronic medical conditions. He also hopes to use his background in public health to strengthen the role primary care can play for all patient populations, and especially those who have been historically marginalized. 

Dr. Conway is originally from outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (not to be confused with Milwaukie, Oregon), and he brings his love of their local sports teams with him (for better or worse). He likes to be outside as much as possible when not in the hospital or the clinic, ideally on a hike with his wife, Jane, and their dog, Gus. He is also ready and willing to discuss movies and TV shows at all times, and he loves to cook (and, more importantly, eat) fun new recipes with friends and family. Dr. Conway, Jane, and Gus are all overjoyed to call Portland their new home! 

Shelby Feliciano, D.O. 

Dr. Feliciano grew up in a rural county of Virginia, and at a young age became interested in medicine as a way to connect with others and to help bridge healthcare gaps in her community. Before medical school, she worked with a family physician in Richmond, VA as a medical scribe, and fell in love with the unique space the clinic provided to get to know patients and families over the course of a lifetime. Her passions in healthcare include reproductive health, HIV care, and medication management for substance use disorders. 

When she is not in clinic, Dr. Feliciano enjoys being outdoors in any capacity, including hiking, camping, and running. She also loves spending a day at home cooking and listening to records with her partner. 

Megan King, M.D. 

Megan was born and raised in Corvallis, Oregon surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She left rainy Oregon for colder weather when she attended Carleton College in Minnesota and earned an undergraduate degree in Biology. After graduation, Megan moved further East to Boston and completed a service year as an AmeriCorps teacher in an elementary school. During this time, Megan loved working with students and their families in the community, but felt her work there was incomplete and discovered a desire to serve these communities not through teaching but through medicine. 

Megan was inspired by her own family doctor and the opportunity to build longitudinal relationships with her patients and their families. Megan was thrilled to return to Oregon to pursue her medical school education at OHSU, where she explored her love for family medicine. At OHSU, Megan observed the unique role of the family physician not only for individual patients, but for communities as a whole. Megan chose family medicine because the specialty allows her to create long lasting relationships with patients from all walks of life, engage in community needs, and help advocate for her patients on a daily basis. Megan’s interests in family medicine are wide ranging from preventative medicine, reproductive health and obstetrics, addiction medicine, gender-affirming care, and geriatrics. 

In her free time, Megan enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her husband John and exuberant dog Huckleberry, as well as cooking delicious food from her garden, trail running, and exploring Portland's wonderful food scene. 

Alyssa Kramer, M.D. 

Dr. Alyssa Kramer (she/her) is thrilled to be a part of the OHSU Family Medicine team! Dr. Kramer grew up in Southern California, but made her way to Dublin, Ireland (for the weather of course) to attend medical school at Trinity College. Alongside taste testing every variety of Irish potato and hiking along all the windy cliffs, she discovered a newfound passion for nutrition and lifestyle medicine and the impact on health outcomes. Her special interests now include lifestyle and preventative medicine, nutrition, food insecurity, and accessibility. Prior to medical school, she attended UC Davis for undergraduate and then worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator in Sickle Cell Disease at UCSF. It was there where Dr. Kramer first fell in love with the longitudinal relationships in primary care, and began to appreciate the intersection of advocacy, health equity, and medicine, particularly in an underserved community. 

Dr. Kramer is looking forward to practicing broad-spectrum medicine and getting to her new community here in Portland. Outside of work, you can find her running, hiking, playing with other people's dogs (until she gets her own), baking sourdough, and exploring the beautiful PNW! 

Clara Ledsky, M.D. 

Dr. Clara Ledsky (she/her) provides primary care for patients of all ages. She was drawn to family medicine because she values building lifelong relationships with patients and having the opportunity to care for them within the context of their families and communities. She is particularly interested in adolescent medicine, reproductive health, and caring for people through various life transitions. 

Dr. Ledsky grew up in Chicago where she developed a love of city biking, public transportation, and taking advantage of any warm and sunny day that she can. She graduated from Carleton College in 2016 and spent the next two years in Boston doing basic science research and working as a crisis counselor before moving back to Chicago to attend Rush Medical College. She is excited to explore her new home of Portland and all of the amazing nature that surrounds it. 

Anna Persmark, M.D., M.P.H. 

Dr. Anna Persmark (she/her) hails mostly from Eugene, OR, but has roots in the southern United States and southern Sweden. During her undergraduate studies, she first developed a passion for qualitative research, public health, and approaching health through a social justice lens. After college, she spent a year in Washington, D.C. providing bilingual HIV testing and counseling at a Latinx LGBTQ+ community center. During that year, she became certain that community health was where she belonged. In medical school she was involved in the Family Medicine Interest Group, the Queer Health Alliance, and found ways to participate in health equity movements through research and community engagement. She ultimately found her home in family medicine, appreciating the history of a “counterculture” specialty and a philosophy that centers individual experience within family, community, and structural contexts. 

Dr. Persmark’s clinical and academic interests include sexual and reproductive health, LGBTQ+ care, community organizing, and health equity. Outside of medicine, Anna enjoys roller derby, banjo, and getting lost in speculative fiction books. 

Joebert Rosal, M.D. 

Born in Manila, Philippines and raised in San Diego, Joebert is the eldest of 3 siblings and was raised in a Filipino-American household. Inspired by his personal journey as a patient with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia and family health challenges, Joebert developed his passion for medicine as field to practice social justice. At the University of Pennsylvania, he obtained a B.A. in Neuroscience and minored in Healthcare Management. Afterwards attended UC San Diego for medical school. In residency he aspires to bring together scientific and the humanistic practices to commit himself to caring for patients and promoting wellness for all.  

In medical school he was proud to volunteer as a manager and teacher as his school free clinic, research mental health integration into primary care in Jordan, and learn about the process of political engagement interning in Sacramento, CA. Joebert’s passion for family medicine came from wanting to develop close relationships with patient providing high quality primary care to patients of all ages and stages of life. The variety and additional year given towards gaining unique clinical experience, desire to be primary care leaders, and loving community ultimately made OHSU the right decision for him.  

Clinically, Joebert has a wide variety of interests including pediatrics, behavioral health, point of care ultrasound, procedures, and integrative medicine. Outside the clinic, his scholastic interests include education and advocacy addressing topics of mental health, trauma-informed care, and climate change. As a first-generation college grad, first generation doctor and queer person of color Joebert hopes to continue providing mentorship for those from background traditionally underrepresented in medicine. 

In his free time Joebert loves being a runner/hiker, armature foodie, and board/video game enthusiast. He is passionate about mindfulness and positive psychology. In college he was a swing dancer, choreographer, and teacher which he’s carried into a general love of dancing. When he’s able to get away from the hustle and bustle of work he loves to travel. 

Maddie Sands, M.D., Ph.D. 

Dr. Madeline Sands is a family medicine physician practicing at the Gabriel Park clinic. Family medicine allows her to treat individual patients in the context of their family and community. Her focus is always on giving the patient the best care. 

A native Arizonian, she graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in anthropology and a M.A. in global health. As a Marshall Scholar, she attended the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine where she received her PhD. Her research and articles concern disease control and behavior change in the public health context. She completed her medical training at the University of Arizona in Tucson. During medical school, she worked with underserved populations, practiced integrative medicine, and studied infectious diseases at the CDC. She has also co-founded a medical clinic serving those experiencing homelessness and directed another clinic caring for asylum seekers in the United States. 

Dr. Sands has lived and worked in Guatemala, South Africa, Cyprus, and England. She has traveled widely, and always makes sure to send postcards home. Her cooking is inspired by the places she's lived, the countries she's visited, and the destinations still left on her bucket list. 

Outside of medicine, Dr. Sands runs, plays basketball, paints, and loves her golden retrievers. She also cheers for her beloved Arizona sports teams knowing that heartbreak is inevitable. When not in clinic, she tries to read everything interesting. 

David Suncin, M.D. 

Dr. David Suncin grew up in Beaverton, Oregon where he was surrounded by all the natural beauty and fun that the Portland area has to offer. He attended University of Oregon for college and completed his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. During this time, David found a passion for medicine and the intersection between science and social factors that impact a person’s health. David received his medical degree from OHSU and is thrilled to continue being a resident here in the Pacific Northwest. 

David found his calling in Family Medicine where a doctor has the chance to really get to know their patients. In his view, a family doctor is one that can not only provide exceptional medical care, but one that takes the time and offers patients the space to share their story. David finds his work with patients to be incredibly fulfilling and strives to provide care in a way that is tailored to each patient and their unique wants and needs. Within Family medicine David’s interests include Obstetrics, reproductive health, addiction medicine and mental health. David feels strongly that each patient should be met with the utmost respect and find a confidant and advocate in their family doctor. 

In his free time David has a multitude of hobbies and passions. He is a lifelong Star Wars fan and is always happy to discuss it! Growing up in the Portland area he loves spending time outdoors and particularly enjoys the summer where swimming, kayaking, hiking and camping are readily available. David can often be found going to concerts, attending touring Broadway shows, adding on to his ever-growing collection of vinyl records and finding new places for dinner or karaoke with friends. 

Rita Swartzwelder, M.D. 

Dr. Rita Swartzwelder (she/her) was born and raised in North Carolina where she grew to love the mountains, the beaches, and the barbecue. She is looking forward to exploring everything the Pacific Northwest and Portland have to offer (especially food and coffee). Dr. Swartzwelder attended Oberlin College, studying Law and Society, before returning to North Carolina and completing medical school at UNC School of Medicine. Her clinical interests include reproductive health/family planning, obstetrics, care of families across the lifespan, LGBTQ+ health, addiction medicine, and health equity. 

Mako Wakabayashi, M.D. 

Mako was born and raised in a small rural coastal town in Japan. Seeing her mother work as a general practitioner at a clinic in her house, she was fascinated by community physicians' longitudinal and meaningful relationships with their patients and community. She would love to explore diverse cultures and perspectives and frequently interact with an international population both inside and outside of Japan while traveling, studying abroad, and volunteer activities and found her interest in behavioral health and health equity. 

Mako completed six years of medical school at Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan. She enjoyed various clinical rotations both inside and outside Japan with diverse populations and engaged in research, medical education, and community services. In between, she learned about family medicine and found that it would allow her to provide care to individuals, families, and a community and be with them at each stage of their life through long-term, trusting relationships with her patients. After graduation from medical school, she completed post-graduate training at Nippon Medical School Hospital. 

Mako is particularly interested in preventive health, public health, behavioral and mental health, medical education, health equity, and rural medicine. She is beyond excited to be joining the OHSU family medicine residency, learning and practicing a broad spectrum of family medicine with compassionate and enthusiastic people, while developing leadership, advocacy, academic, and communication skills as a family physician. 

Outside of work, Mako enjoys running, traveling, and exploring nature and new places. 

Claire Bosworth, M.D.

Claire (she/they) received her training at Rush University and Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. They bring a person-centered, collaborative approach to patient care, in which patients are the experts on their own bodies and set their own goals. Her work is informed by body neutrality/positivity, antiracism, and harm reduction. They provide primary care services with particular interest in reproductive healthcare, mental health support, and addiction medicine and a focus on providing care for queer folks and adolescents. Working at OHSU is a homecoming for Claire: she was born at OHSU and her first job in medicine was at the Richmond Clinic in SE, where she now serves as a provider. Claire loves cuddling their rescue pit bull, reading YA fantasy novels, serving as a medic at street protests, and trying to keep up with Gen Z on Tik Tok.

Sarah Friedland, M.D. 

Dr. Friedland finds it a privilege to know patients and families over the course of a lifetime. She is committed to taking care of patients from all walks of life, providing a welcoming space so they can meet their health goals and stay well. She sees her role as not just to treat and prevent illness but also to guide patients through the health care system. She has a particular interest in health care ethics and often reflects on the role of humanism in medicine. Dr. Friedland is an avid bike commuter and appreciates the views of Mount Hood from every angle. Outside of the office, she can be found exploring new parts of Portland with her partner, Facetiming family back on the East Coast, cooking dinner or spending time outside. She also plays trumpet and derives particular joy from klezmer, a style of Jewish folk music.

Melissa enjoys working with patients of all ages, throughout their entire life. She takes a holistic approach to meet patients where they are at and create conditions where their health goals fit into their life in a way that works for them. She loves connecting with patients through storytelling. She is passionate about providing a brace space for families, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with development disabilities, folks with migration stories and anyone else that has not traditionally been comfortable in the medical setting. Melissa and her wife are originally from California and are the happy parents of two beautiful daughters, a golden doodle names Sunny and his partner in crime, a tabby cat named Pepperoncini. She loves biking and exploring Portland with her family.

Lila is a family medicine physician. She was born in Nebraska but grew up in the suburbs of Salem, Oregon's capital city, and therefore has an affinity for both corn-on-the-cob and marionberries. After completing an undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology at Pomona College in California, she returned to her home state for medical school at OHSU. She chose family medicine because she felt drawn to the ethos of a specialty that emphasizes caring for individuals within the context of their communities. Lila is excited by the opportunity that family medicine offers to work with patients across the lifespan, and also holds particular interest in child and maternity care, gender-affirming care, and chronic disease management. Beyond medicine, they continue to explore all Oregon has to offer by hiking, browsing local bookstores, eating croissants at Portland's many excellent bakeries, and playing a variety of sports at a very amateur level.

Jason is proud to be an Oregonian who has lived, worked, and trained in Eugene, Corvallis, and Portland. He attended Oregon State University where he enjoyed volunteering with healthcare related groups, working in a botany lab, and riding around the Pacific Northwest with the cycling team. During medical school, he developed a passion for primary care and for working to promote health equity within medically underserved communities. Family Medicine lets him develop long term relationships with his patients so that they may get to know what is important to them at different stages of their lives, and care for them as a whole person. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two corgis, cycling, working in the garden and traveling.

Brendan likes to work with patients to come up with treatment plans that fit their unique health goals. He enjoys getting to know his patients over time and learning how each patient views their health in the context of their life as a whole. He likes to be outside biking, running, camping or reading. He also loves to cook for friends and family.

Katie King, M.D. 

Dr. Katie King, a lifelong resident of Portland, OR is deeply committed to serving and caring for her local community. Driven by a desire to establish lifelong relationships in her work, Dr. King chose to become a family physician. She believes these relationships are crucial to delivering high-quality care and effectively advocating on behalf of her patients and families. Dr. King views her patients as valuable members of their own care teams. She hopes to foster a collaborative approach to decision-making and treatment planning where patients feel empowered to actively participate in their care. In her free time, Dr. King enjoys trying new brunch spots, paddleboarding, and spoiling her dogs.

Isabella Kunkel, M.D. 

Dr. Isabella Kunkel (she/her) was born and raised in Flint, Michigan where she became curious about science and public health. As an undergraduate, she worked in the office of a local physician, where became inspired by the long-lasting, healing relationships between patients and their health care providers. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant in chemistry during this time, where she was energized by helping her students set and reach their self-defined goals. Dr. Kunkel also volunteered in the Mother/Baby Center and Emergency Department at a Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI, where she found fulfillment by walking with patients in moments of fear and uncertainty. During medical school, Dr. Kunkel quickly learner that she enjoyed various aspects of many medical specialties, and that she was particularly energized by the breadth of scope and continuity of care available in family medicine. In the interest of learning more about community advocacy, she returned to Flint for her third and fourth years of medical school and there, earned a Medical Partners in Public Health certificate. Her interests in family medicine continue to expand, and include reproductive health, gender affirming care, obstetrics, pediatrics, addiction medicine, and behavioral health. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to pursue these and other interests in the beautiful PNW! When not at work, Isi loves to be outside and try new things. Her hobbies include hiking, cooking, vegetable gardening, reading and baking. She loves pretty much all food, and she is so excited to explore the robust food scene here in Portland.

Dr. Lyons loves paying attention to the small details of the larger picture in caring for patient - taking into account that the best health plan is one they can actually partner together in doing. Patients can rely on her to do her best for them with each visit. She has a background in ethics and is certified as a healthcare ethics consultant. Outside of work, she spends time teaching yoga, playing with her dachshunds, and watching anime. She also likes to travel, try new foods, and explore nature wherever she finds herself.

Dr. Pellitier believes in empowering patients and partnering with them in their health journeys. She values creating a welcoming environment in the clinic and creating long-term relationships throughout patients’ lives.

Dr. Pellitier was born in Eugene and considers herself a true Oregonian at heart. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, visiting Portland’s renowned restaurant scene, working on house projects, cooking for friends and family and being outside with her partner and Australian shepherd.

Lara was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. After growing up in French and Spanish immersion programs, she became interested in the global and public health sector. There, she learned that patients hold the most insight into their own health and the health of their communities. Lara became interested in medicine after seeing how family medicine physicians play a key role in helping patients to navigate a challenging healthcare system. She enjoys partnering with her patients to empower them to make healthy choices that in line with their value, believes, and goals. In addition to building a supportive longitudinal patient-physician relationship, Lara is passionate about identifying what is important to her patients so she can advocate for them both at the individual and systemic level. Outside of work, Lara enjoys doing anything outside, including hiking, backpacking, skiing, and paddle-boarding. Lara is a certified yoga instructor and enjoys sharing her practice of yoga with others. She also loves to read, cook, try new foods, and explore new places both locally and abroad.

Shelby Anderson, M.D.

Dr. Anderson (she/her) received a Bachelor of Arts and Science at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC and her M.D. from University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI. She loves building relationships with her patients and believes that as a family medicine doctor it is a privilege to be a part of her patient’s health journey. She is passionate about health equity and incorporates anti-oppression, harm reduction, and social justice philosophies into her care. 

Originally from Texas, Dr. Anderson is excited to keep exploring the incredible Pacific Northwest outdoors with her husband and finding new bike trails in Portland. She also loves reading science fiction books and growing food/gardening and sharing meals with her family. 

Alyssa Andretta, M.D.

Alyssa (she/her) received her Bachelor of Arts at University of San Diego and her M.D. at Oregon Health and Science University. As a family medicine physician, she practices full spectrum care and care for patients of all ages. Some of her interests include preventive medicine, chronic disease management, sports medicine, and pediatrics. She chose family medicine because she feels most fulfilled when she is able to form long-term relationships with patients of all ages and backgrounds. She enjoys partnering with each patient to achieve their unique health goals and strives to provide her patients with compassionate, individualized care. Aside from a brief stint in San Diego for her undergraduate years, Alyssa is a lifelong Oregonian and is eager to continue her training in her home state. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys exploring Portland's amazing food scene, attending Oregon Duck football games, hiking, gardening, and spending time with her partner and fluffy cat, Gus.

Mitchell Behle, M.D. 

Mitchell (he/him) received his Bachelor of Arts from University of Louisville and his M.D. from University of Louisville. He provides full-spectrum primary care, including chronic disease management and maternity care, for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. He has a passion for gender-affirming care, HIV management, mental health, and facilitating patient lifestyle changes to optimize their wellness.  Mitchell believes patient care is most effective when patients and physicians build a partnership together. He strives to build a safe space that empowers patients to achieve their healthcare goals. He values the opportunity to care for multiple members of a family across generations.

Outside of medicine, Mitchell spends his free time with his partner and their dog. As new residents of Oregon, he enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring Portland, catching a movie, and trying out the wonderful food scene.

Danielle (she/her) received her Bachelors of Science from University of Minnesota and her M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin. Danielle is interested in full spectrum practice with an emphasis on obstetrics, gender affirming care, and reproductive health care. She provides in-office procedures and obstetric care.

She enjoys caring for patients of all ages and working with them to support their goals for physical and mental well-being. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys cooking, being outdoors, and spending time with family.

Anna (she/her) received her Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Berkeley, M.P.H. from OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and M.D. from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. She cares for patients of all ages and from all backgrounds, including obstetric care and gender affirming care. She practices full-spectrum primary care. Anna approaches patient care by partnering with patients to help them achieve physical and mental well-being. She aims to cultivate a holistic understanding of each patient's needs and foster open communication.

Outside of work, she enjoys rock climbing, hot yoga, cooking delicious meals with friends, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband and dogs.

Brandon (he/him) received his Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University and his M.D. from Oregon Health and Science University. His interests are in treating the whole patient based on the needs of the community he works in, including addiction medicine, and chronic disease management. Prior to medical school, he worked in the public health world focusing on the evaluation of patient centered medical homes and that passion helped guide how he work with patients. He enjoys working as a team with his patients to develop strategies and treatment plans to fit the goals of his patients as an individual and within their community. Developing long term relationships with patients to promote trust and a space to share their story is what drove Brandon to the ethos of Family medicine.

Brandon is an Oregon native and when outside of work he likes to explore the Pacific Northwest with his wife and two children. He also spends time playing board games with family and friends. He loves music and is always looking to add to his vinyl collection.

Christina Cobb (she/her) received her Bachelor of Arts from Claremont McKenna College and M.D. University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. She practices full spectrum primary care for patients in all stages of life. Her professional interests include reproductive health, gender-affirming care, mental health, lifestyle medicine, integrative medicine, and management of substance use disorders. She is drawn to family medicine because she enjoys developing long-term relationships with patients. She seeks to empower her patients by collaborating with them to enhance their health and well-being.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time outdoors, including hiking, camping, paddle boarding and skiing. She also likes to brew kombucha and tend to her indoor plant collection.

Rachel Craven, M.D., M.S.

Rachel (she/her) was born and raised in Wisconsin. received her Bachelor of Science from University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2018, her M.S. in 2019 and her M.D. in 2024 also from University of Wisconsin - Madison. She practices full spectrum primary care, including procedures, and treats chronic and acute health conditions, pregnancy care, and addiction medicine. She believes in partnering with patients of all ages to focus on whole person wellness. She enjoys getting to know patients and families over time to help them make decisions about their health that align with their values.

Outside of work, she enjoys hiking with her family and dog, crafting, and reading.

Erin Johnson, M.D. 

Erin (she/her) received her Bachelor's of Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst and M.D. at UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester. She provides preventive care, prenatal care and treats substance use disorders. She loves family medicine for the opportunities to build trust and form longitudinal relationships with patients and their loved ones. Outside of work you will likely find Erin trail running or hiking with her family!

Austin (they/them) received their Bachelor of Science University of Oklahoma and M.D. from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. As a family physician, they provide a wide spectrum of care for many conditions. However, they are particularly passionate about queer healthcare (particularly gender-affirming care), sexual & reproductive care, and adolescent medicine.

Austin believes that medicine can be a field that promotes social justice for marginalized communities, while also recognizing that it often harms those communities and traumatizes people who need care instead. To try to maximize the former and minimize the latter, they believe in centering patient autonomy in clinical practice, attempting to address injustices on health system and community policy levels, and building relationships with their patients to give them control over their care and power in their communities. Family Medicine is a specialty that was founded with social justice and relationship- building at its center rather than specific organ systems and diseases. Once Austin realized that and how their passions in medicine fit within it, they never looked back.

Austin enjoys road biking up and down the Willamette, tabletop gaming, learning about Portland's history, community activism, and curling up on the couch with their cats. 

L.J (he/him) received his Bachelor of Science from Boise State University and D.O. from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest. L.J. provides preventative care, chronic disease management, full-spectrum care (e.g. family planning, pregnancy care, pediatric care, adult care, geriatric care, advanced care planning, behavioral health support, musculoskeletal concerns). L.J. enjoys partnering with patients to support individual and family goals. Leading with curiosity and a calm, person-centered approach, he helps navigate excitements and fears along a healthcare journey. He focuses on clear communication and reflective listening to educate, mediate, and advocate through life's transitional moments.

Outside of healthcare, you can find L.J. hiking in the trees with his partner and dog, spending quality time with family and friends, attending local markets, trying out new restaurants and recipes, or immersed in a new book or podcast.

Keaton (she/her) received her Bachelor's of Science from University of Washington and M.D. from Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine. She treats reproductive health/women's health, pregnancy, and mental health. Keaton enjoys getting to know each patient and learning about their lives and families through stories. Through shared decision making, she enjoys helping patients make decisions about their health that align with their values and beliefs and what is important to them. She loves getting to be part of a patient's support system throughout their lives, being there to celebrate wins and endure hardships and establishing lifelong relationships.

Born and raised in Oregon, Keaton loves enjoying the many parks and swimming holes in the area. Keaton is a lifelong artist (medium is digital illustration); she loves finding ways to bring art and humanism into medicine and the patient experience. She also love to cook with her partner, run, and listen to live music.