OsteoarthritisofHand near Forks, WA

Care Philosophy: Karen Schowalter, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who sees patients of all ages. Dr. Schowalter focuses on treating the whole person and family. She believes each person is the expert on their own life, and she works in partnership with them to prevent disease through healthy living. She loves genetics and offers osteopathic manipulation. Dr. Schowalter is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association and American Osteopathic Association. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling, gardening and walking her two golden retrievers, Jig and Rodney.

Biography: Dr. Michael Steele, MD is an Internist who practices in Bremerton, WA. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Michael Steele, MD is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.

Biography: Minori Yoshioka, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with particular medical interest in preventive medicine, especially risk reduction of stroke and heart attack.Dr. Yoshioka loves to get to know her patients, both when they are ill or in need of urgent care, and when they are well and come in for preventive care. She approaches each patient as an individual with unique experiences, family life and needs, developing a treatment plan that takes these differences and their personal preferences into account. When her patients get better or achieve a health goal, it makes her day.Dr. Yoshioka is a member of the American College of Physicians.

Biography: Dr. Di Zhao, MD is a Nephrology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. Di Zhao, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.