IntestinalDiverticulitis near Sequim, WA

Care Philosophy: My job is to build trusting relationships with my patients, then give them the education, the guidance and the tools they need to be healthy.

Biography: Catherine Edwards, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who provides comprehensive primary care, including prenatal care. She performs a variety of in-office procedures including skin procedures, joint injections and gynecologic procedures such as colposcopy and endometrial biopsies.Dr. Edwards enjoys seeing patients at all ages and stages of life, and she strives to bring empathy, compassion and a high quality of care to every patient interaction. Deeply integrated into the Bainbridge community, she enjoys bumping into her patients around the island, which she feels adds a richness to her life and practice.During her free time, Dr. Edwards enjoys backpacking, gardening, practicing yoga and skiing.

Biography: Dr. Tara Kerr, MD is an Internist who practices in Seattle, WA. She is 50 years old. Dr. Tara Kerr, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: 'I try to give the same care to my patients that I would to my own family.'

Biography: Justin Brandler, MD, cares for patients with gastrointestinal conditions, both general and complex. Dr. Brandler believes it is his calling and responsibility to serve as a healer and teacher for his patients. Through evidence-based medicine and comprehensive, personalized care plans developed through a strong patient-physician partnership, he desires to empower patients with tools for hope and healing._x000D_ In addition to using medication to treat disease, Dr. Brandler thoughtfully harnesses therapeutic tools from nutrition, psychology, integrative medicine and spiritual care. He strives to earn his patients' trust, and seeks to provide a safe and welcoming space through empathetic listening, humor and compassionate care._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Brandler enjoys sipping coffee with his wife and being a jungle gym for his two energetic young boys. He also enjoys running, swimming and weight-lifting, and is a superhero enthusiast._x000D_ _x000D_ Procedures and conditions treated:_x000D_ _x000D_ Diarrhea and constipation _x000D_ Irritable bowel syndrome and other functional disorders of brain-gut interaction _x000D_ Fecal incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders _x000D_ General gastroenterology _x000D_ Neurogastroenterology and motility _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Awards/Accolades_x000D_ _x000D_ October 2022 - Awarded the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) ``Social Media Acumen`` award for his ACG magazine article on his Twitter initiative, #GIEmpathyInitiative, where Dr. Brandler put himself through various uncomfortable tests and treatments patients are asked to go through, documenting the process along the way._x000D_

Biography: Brittany Gallaher, DO, is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, preventive health care and women's health.Dr. Gallaher loves meeting new families and people of all ages, working to building lasting relationships in support of their good health. She is inspired when she sees her patients tackle a medical condition and rise above it through perseverance and resiliency.Away from work, Dr. Gallaher enjoys spending time with her three young daughters, going to parks, spending time at the beach, going on walks with her family and their dog, crafting, reading, boating and kayaking.