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Biography: Amy Bredenberg, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers primary care for individuals and families. She specializes in pediatrics, women's health, and adolescent and preventive medicine. _x000D_ Dr. Bredenberg loves the variety involved in family medicine and the opportunity it affords to develop long-term relationships with patients. Improving a patient's overall health and maintaining a continuity of care over time are paramount. Dr. Bredenberg takes the time at each visit to ensure that the needs and concerns of the patient are addressed. _x000D_ Dr. Bredenberg is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Bredenberg enjoys gardening, hiking and running.

Biography: Amy Thomson, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults. Dr. Thompson enjoys getting to know her patients, listening to their stories, witnessing their joy and perseverance, and assisting them to meet their health care goals. She finds this both inspiring and humbling.Dr. Thomson believes in a team approach to coordinated care, which involves leveraging teach person's unique abilities to give patients a seamless approach to their care.Away from work, she enjoys getting lost in a good book, playing volleyball, running and trying her hand at cooking.

Biography: Barton Smith, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who treats patients of all ages. Dr. Smith enjoys connecting with his patients on a deeper level; discussing not only their physical ailments but also what might be behind them and who they are as a person. He loves helping patients make changes that have a positive impact on their life. _x000D_ Dr. Smith is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Christian Medical & Dental Associations. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Smith enjoys cross-cultural work, learning about other cultures and spending time with his family in the mountains, on a beachor just at home.

Biography: Jimy Gillette, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Klaus Mergener is a gastroenterologist based in Edmonds, WA, specializing in colon cancer prevention and the management of biliary and pancreatic diseases. He offers a wide range of general and interventional endoscopic procedures and is now accepting new patients.

Biography: Mohan Mallipeddi, MD, specializes in minimally invasive (laparoscopic/robotic) surgery for hernias, benign esophageal disorders, stomach and intestinal cancer, and obesity._x000D_ For all his surgical patients, Dr. Mallipeddi gives them the opportunity to express their own story. As a specialist in bariatric (obesity) surgery, he enjoys the opportunity to follow his patients over a long period of time, getting to know them along the way and witnessing their transformation toward better health._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Mallipeddi enjoys board games, movies, travel, family time and playing sports (soccer, volleyball, basketball, ultimate, badminton).

Biography: Shelly Khurana, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with special medical interest in preventive medicine, adolescent health and general internal medicine.Dr. Khurana treats the whole person, taking the time to understand not only the patient's medical condition but also the patient personally. She feels it takes time and compassion to listen well and to understand where a patient is coming from and how that influences their health and well-being. She strives to provide the best possible care, answering questions fully and referring patients to specialists, when needed, for additional care.Dr. Khurana is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Medical Association.

Biography: Cecile Dinh, MD, is a family medicine physician offering full-spectrum primary care to individuals of all ages. She is dedicated to recognizing her patients' social and physical environments, to improve preventive care and promote healthy lifestyles. She especially enjoys working with babies, children and women, along with the multigenerational families she sees. Dr. Dinh strives to understand her patients' perspectives, partner with them and empower them to take the necessary steps to lead a healthy, happy life.Dr. Dinh is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Outside of work, Dr. Dinh enjoys hiking, camping, road trips, visiting national parks and traveling internationally.