Our Faculty
CWFMR clinical teaching is provided by board certified family medicine physicians, pediatricians, psychologists, an internist, and a pharmacologist. In addition, over one hundred community physicians and specialists volunteer thousands of hours in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Our clinical faculty maintain their own clinical practice, assuring clinical and technical competency.
Graduate Medical Education
The Central Washington Family Medicine Residency Program has operated since 1993 and serves both rural and under-served patient populations in the region. We are responsible for graduating nearly 30 family doctors who practice in our area and have helped to ease the primary care shortage. Our historical connection, combined with the range of professional expertise our faculty bring to graduate medical education, creates a unique and comprehensive learning experience.
Faculty are encouraged to pursue their own personal medical interests and as a result their professional competencies include: high risk OB, reproductive health, dermatology, women’s health, global medicine, lactation and breast feeding, nutrition, integrative medicine, hospital inpatient, public health, and POCUS.
Diverse Teaching
In addition to teaching residents, faculty members spend time precepting students. Central Washington Family Medicine continuity clinics serve as sites for the required family medicine clerkships of the University of Washington School of Medicine and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.
We also offer fourth year sub-internships for students from U.S. medical schools, educate pediatric dental residents, provide clinical training for physician assistant, nursing and doctor of pharmacy students, and job shadow opportunities for local high school and college students.
Carl Olden, MD
Residency Program Director
I aspire to be the role model for our residents and faculty and ensure the success of CWFM in perpetuity
Anna Fellmann, MD
Associate Program Director
I work with patients to discover the root causes behind their symptoms and provide options to help their body systems rebalance. Read Bio
Bridget Beachy, PSYD
Director of Primary Care Behavioral Health
Beachy holds a graduate B.A. of Psychology from Geneva College, has an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Geneva College, and a Doctorate of Psychology from The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute. Read Bio
David Bauman, PSYD
Primary Care Behavioral Health Education Director
Bauman holds a graduate B.A. of Psychology from the State University of New York, has an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Geneva College, and his PsyD. Clinical Psychology from The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute. Read Bio
KRISTINA BOWEN, DO, MBA
Rural Site Director & Director of Osteopathic Education
Dr. Bowen is a graduate from the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. Her goal is to come along side each person with the tools, faith, encouragement, and possibilities for patients to work together toward their best health. Read Bio
JULIE AUBREY, MA, LMHC
Primary Care Behavioral Health
I want to work for CHCW because I love the philosophy of the clinic. I am excited to be part of a team, which is essential when working with patients. I want to help as many clients as I can, and to make sure that they each feel heard and understood. Read Bio
Eve Barker, MD
Family Medicine
Eve Barker is a graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. She works in the full spectrum of family medicine including obstetrics, women’s health, LGBTQ care, medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, and global health. Read Bio
MAYRA CORREA BARADA, PSYD
Primary Care Behavioral Health
I love working in integrated care settings and I am looking forward to continue training in the PCBH Model. Read Bio
Ryan Boggess, LMHC
Primary Care Behavioral Health
I’ve seen the good the providers and staff do for the community of Yakima for my entire life. Read Bio
Sara Cate, MD, MPH
Family Medicine
Dr. Cate is a graduate of University of Michigan, School of Public Health, University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed her residency program at the University of Washington Family Medicine. Read Bio
Isaac Brauner, DO
Family Medicine
I was looking for a change in my old job, but I still wanted to work in the Yakima Valley with underserved population. CHCW seems like the perfect fit. Read Bio
Gray Dawson, MD
Family Medicine, DIO
Gray Dawson holds his MBA from Columbia Southern University, and is a graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine. 22-year Navy career with overseas, remote, and regional military medical leadership, and teaching opportunities throughout. Read Bio
Rhonda Edison, DO
Family Medicine
Rhonda Edison is a graduate from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. Read Bio
Emily Faust, PhD
Primary Care Behavioral Health
I’m passionate about helping people find joy, meaning, and fulfillment in life. I enjoy using evidence-based approaches to help people feel more confident in their ability to cope with life’s challenges. Read Bio
Nicholas Giruzzi, PharmD
Pharmacology
I aspire to provide exceptional patient care to all populations, while continuing to learn and grow with the future generations of providers Read Bio
Portia Jones, MD, MPH
Family Medicine
Dr. Jones is a graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. She also holds her Masters of Public Health from Johns Hopkins. She completed her residency program in Family Medicine and OB Fellowship. Read Bio
HEATHER HARRIS, PSYD
Primary Care Behavioral Health
I am passionate about the role a PCBH can play in the likes of patients, on the team, and in the larger community. CHCW provides compassionate and impactful care, while also continuing to pursue growth. Read Bio
KARI HOOVER, PA-C
Physician Assistant
I aspire to continuously improve my knowledge and skills in order to provide the best possible quality of care to my patients. Read Bio
SHEILA KREDIT, MD
Family Medicine
I aspire to bring hope and trust to those around me, and End each day feeling that I did the best by my patients, colleagues, family, and self that I could. I aspire to improve breastfeeding support, the response to the changing environment, and medical education. Read Bio
Carlin Miller, DO
Family Medicine
Dr. Miller is a graduate of Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine. His philosophy of care is that he believes one of the most important factors in medicine is willing to listen. Read Bio
Christian Mittring, MEd, MA
Medical Educator
CHCW’s focus on service and education aligns with my academic and professional endeavors. I am excited to join CWFMR to support this mission. Read Bio
RUTH OLMER, PSYD
Primary Care Behavioral Health
I enjoy the fast pace and variety of the work in primary care. I have my regular clinic duties, which are varied in terms of presenting problem, population, individual, group, testing, etc. Then there are the extras that I can tailor to my interests, such as supervising interns, developing employee wellness events, etc. Read Bio
STEVEN OLMER, PSYD
Primary Care Behavioral Health
I am drawn to primary care behavioral health because I enjoy the variety of experiences that primary care offers in a day and the ability to work with a team of different professionals to treat individuals in multiple aspects of their well-being. Read Bio
Gracie Oritz, MSW
Primary Care Behavioral Health
I have primarily worked with women and children, survivors of domestic violence, worked with teenagers and adults in crisis. I mainly use Cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients achieve their goals. Read Bio
Sarah Ortner, MA, LMFT, MHP
Primary Care Behavioral Health
Sarah Ortner has a masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. She brings empathetic listening and honesty and a willingness to work together with people in my care to come up with new and meaningful choices and next steps. Read Bio
Joel Pearson, MD, MPH
Family Medicine
Dr. Pearson earned his master of public health and medical degrees from Oregon Health & Science University, and was a Chief Resident and then an Obstetrics Fellow at the University of Utah family medicine residency. He shares CHCW’s mission of service and education. Read Bio
Stephen Pearson, MD
Pediatrics
Dr. Pearson is a graduate of Yale University Medical School Residency at Children’s National. His special professional interests include vaccines, and children with special health care needs. Read Bio
Julia Robertson, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Robertson is a graduate from the University of Texas Health Science. She feels residents need strong role models and advocates in their training. Her experience will assist the already outstanding faculty in place. Read Bio
LACEY SHEPPARD, LCSW
Primary Care Behavioral Health
I am tenaciously passionate about using my experience and skills to create a positive impact for the health of communities. Read Bio
Courtney Shockley, MD
Pediatrics
Dr. Shockley is a graduate of University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma. She aspires to improve the health and well being of kids and teens. Read Bio
Brooke Steadman, DO
Family Medicine
I love that family medicine provides the ability to have continuity of care with patients. This continuity allows for relationships to be built and for a partnership to develop. Read Bio
Hannah Udell, DO
Family Medicine
I want to work for CHCW for the opportunity to serve an amazing community, teach residents, and practice full spectrum family medicine in an area I love… Read Bio
Gillian Zuckerman, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Zuckerman is a graduate from University of Massachusetts Medical School. She aspires to find, foster, and propagate the humanity of medicine. Read Bio