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Biography: Joy Bucher, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with special medical interest in heart disease and diabetes. Dr. Bucher strives to spend quality time with her patients, getting to know them and ensuring optimal care decisions are made. She also maintains ongoing communication with the specialists involved in her patients' care.As part of her primary care work, Dr. Bucher teaches medical students and residents, which keeps her up-to-date on the latest evidence-based medicine and always learning.Dr. Bucher is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Bucher enjoys bicycling, running, and family time with her husband and daughters.

Biography: Laura Stoll, MD, specializes in hand surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, minimally-invasive orthopedic surgery, shoulder and elbow replacement surgery, and upper extremity fracture surgery.Away from work, Dr. Stoll enjoys skiing, cycling, mountain biking and football.

Biography: Jonathan Clabeaux, MD, specializes in hip and knee replacement, including total and anterior hip replacement; anterior total hip replacement; hip resurfacing; total and partial knee replacement; minimally invasive hip and knee replacement; and revision hip and knee replacement. He also specializes in hip fractures, osteoporosis and arthritis. Dr. Clabeaux is a well-practiced hip and knee surgeon, doing approximately 350 total joints each year. He partners with each patient to come up with a treatment plan that is tailored to their wants and needs. Dr. Clabeaux finds it incredibly rewarding to be able to make a positive impact in this patients' lives by helping them return to the daily activities we all take for granted. Away from work, Dr. Clabeaux enjoys rowing, mountain biking and traveling.

Care Philosophy: Ronald Dommermuth, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician. He is fellowship trained in family medicine obstetrics with an interest in preventive health and women’s health. He strives to build long-term relationships with his patients to optimize shared decision-making and to be their home base for preventive and acute care, chronic disease management and referrals to specialty care. Dr. Dommermuth is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine, Uniformed Services Academy of Family Medicine, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, and American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.

Biography: Mar Marallag, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults. She provides both preventive care and treatment for illness and injury.Dr. Marallag strives to understand what is most important to each patient and to get to know them personally so that the treatment plan they develop together best fits with the patient's lifestyle and support system. She also takes a team-approach to care, obtaining input from other providers and specialists when needed to ensure her patients receive optimal care.Away from work, Dr. Marallag enjoys travel, cooking and hiking.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Katherine Hoang is a board certified family medicine physician. She enjoys family medicine because it allows her to take a holistic approach in caring for her patients. She likes getting to know her patients and their families over time. She works hard to establish an atmosphere of respect, compassion and trust, while providing comprehensive care to all patients. With an established relationship, she feels they can work together to achieve the patients best possible health and well-being.

Biography: Kavita Chawla, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults. Her special medical interests include diabetes and obesity management, cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, women's health, preventive care and transgender care. _x000D_ Dr. Chawla enjoys building long-term relationships with her patients and helping them achieve their health care goals through genuine, honest interaction. _x000D_ Dr. Chawla is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. She is a clinical instructor with the University of Washington School of Medicine and residency faculty with the Virginia Mason Internal Medicine Residency program. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Chawla enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends.

Care Philosophy: I try to consider the best approach to each individuals health & healing, combining both mainstream medicine & complementary medicine approaches.

Biography: Dr. Gary Gretch, MD is an Internist who practices in Bremerton, WA. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Gary Gretch, MD is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.

Care Philosophy: The Musculoskeletal Care Center of Loyola University Health System (Loyola) was structured specifically to care for this complex system - the very framework of the human body. We are comprised of professionals, each one specializing in a particular musculoskeletal component of the human structure, together interconnected to treat the entire realm of complexities. As a patient in our care, you have access to our entire network of physicians, surgeons, therapists, nurses and supporting health-care staff members. Treatment is available at a variety of different locations in Chicago and the western suburbs, all accessible by public transportation. Reinforcing your decision to obtain treatment at Loyola is a health-care organization rich in knowledge, dedicated to educating patients and future health-care leaders, committed to sharing new techniques and new solutions with you. Providing your treatment are professionals concerned not only about your physical condition, but also your spirit.

Biography: Dr. Michelle Lam, MD is an Internist who practices in Seattle, WA. She is 39 years old. Dr. Michelle Lam, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.