Family Medicine near Spanaway, WA

Biography: Russell L. Steffensen, DO, offers comprehensive, evidence-based primary care that is tailored to the individual. He enjoys building relationships with patients and their families, watching them grow and working with them to help them achieve their wellness goals. _x000D_ Dr. Steffensen is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. _x000D_ Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family in the outdoors, including fishing, camping, scuba diving, skiing and four-wheeling.

Biography: Claire Harvey, MD, is a board-certified family physician who cares for patients of all ages. Dr. Harvey meets patients where they are, fully addressing their preferences, concerns and any barriers that may prevent them from achieving optimum health. She prefers to engage in a shared decision-making model of care that focuses on education and maximizes choice and patient engagement. _x000D_ Dr. Harvey is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Medical Association. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Harvey enjoys hobby farming and gardening.

Biography: Nate Nelson, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician offering patient-centered primary care across the lifespan, from kindergarten onward. _x000D_ Dr. Nelson believes that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. He also recognizes that each patient is unique, with his or her own circumstances, worries, expectations and goals. Accordingly, he tailors his care to each patient and works in partnership with them to optimize prevention of illness and to improve recovery. His goal is for each patient to be heard, to feel comfortable and confident in his care, and to feel they have a true advocate in an increasingly complex health care world. _x000D_ Dr. Nelson is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. _x000D_ Away from work, he enjoys outdoor recreation with his wife and kids, and participating in endurance running events such as ultramarathons.

Care Philosophy: Minh-Triet Vo, DO, is a family medicine physician who offers primary care to patients of all ages, newborns to seniors. He has a special interest in osteopathic manipulation for those patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain, including tension headaches. Dr. Vo enjoys connecting with his patients and walking with them on their journey toward optimum health of mind, body and spirit. Dr. Vo is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and Washington Osteopathic Medical Association.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Christiansen, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Puyallup, WA. He is 38 years old. Dr. Christopher Christiansen, MD is affiliated with St. Clare Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. John Sashko provides health care for the whole family, from preventive care to acute and chronic conditions. He encourages his patients to take an active role in their health care, and strives to see patients the same day they call for an appointment. As a former pharmacist, Dr. Sashko embarked on his medical career in order to have a more active role in caring for patients. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine and the Pierce County Medical Society. A long-time resident of the Pacific hobbies include fly fishing and fly tying.