Meet Sara Cate, MD, MPH
Family Medicine
Sara’s History
University of Michigan, School of Public Health, University of Washington School of Medicine, University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Program.
Practice Experience:
Providence Queen Anne Family Medicine Clinic, Central Washington Family Medicine.
Medical Interests:
Women’s health, providing education and training in the management of cervical pathology including colposcopy, cryotherapy and LEEP.
Medical Director for Planned Parenthood of Central Washington for eight years
I enjoy taking care of families and seeing a variety of ages, from children to the elderly.
Professional Organizations / Affiliations:
Women Painters of Washington
American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology,
American Academy of Family Physicians
Board of Trustees of Yakima Valley College
Hobbies/Interests:
Family (2 sons and a daughter), hiking, painting, gardening, watercolorist (exhibited in local and regional art exhibits), Avid hiker, promotion of conservation efforts. Special interest in environmental health particularly climate change.
Philosophy of Care:
I believe in patient centered, compassionate care based on best practices and grounded in sound science. I am passionate about providing care to those who because of economic or other barriers are less able to access medical care.
Length of time in the medical field:
Over 30 Years
Length of time with CWFM:
Since 2000