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Biography: Christine Macatuno, MD, provides high quality, compassionate care to adults, with special medical interest in geriatrics and experience in treating patients with complex medical conditions. _x000D_ Dr. Macatuno emphasizes preventive care and encourages open communication, cooperation and respect. While she serves as a strong advocate for her patients, she also believes each patient plays a starring role in their own well-being.

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.

Care Philosophy: Paul Schmidt, DO, provides primary care for families with special interest in pediatrics, sports medicine, women's health and osteopathic medicine. Drawn to medicine by the desire to help others, Dr. Schmidt pursues every avenue necessary to help each patient achieve optimal health and wellness. Dr. Schmidt also serves as the Peninsula High School team physician.

Care Philosophy: Joanna Polistico, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who cares for patients of all ages. Dr. Polistico believes that optimum health care is a right that everyone should have. Toward this end, she serves as a committed advocate for her patients’ needs, working in partnership with her patients to offer up-to-date, evidence-based care and recommendations, and collaborating with specialty providers to whom they may be referred. She seeks to ensure her plan of care is fully understood so that patients may make informed health care decisions. Dr. Polistico is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association and American Board of Family Medicine.

Care Philosophy: ``I always wanted to go into medicine, but I was never really sure which field I would pursue. During the summer between my junior and senior years of college, I called Pediatrics Northwest and asked if I could work in the office to get some experience. That was it, I was hooked. A major bonus of being a pediatrician is providing care over a continuous period of 20 years or so with one patient. My philosophy of care is to treat each and every patient as if they were my own. After each visit I ask myself if I would be satisfied as a parent with the care that I provided for the child. I am always open to a healthy discussion about a treatment plan and appreciate parental input. We all have the same goal in the end, and that is to raise a healthy, well-rounded child.``

Biography: Michael Oliver Roxas, MD, is an internal medicine physician who offers comprehensive primary care for adults, with special medical interest in gastroenterology and endocrinology. _x000D_ Dr. Roxas believes medical care should always be patient-centered. As such, he ``thinks like a patient, acts like a doctor.`` His role is to coach and motivate, helping patients make the right decisions for themselves. He serves not only as a patient's physician, but also their partner in health. _x000D_ Dr. Roxas is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Medical Association.

Care Philosophy: Anastasia Fyntrilakis, M.D., is a board certified family practitioner specializing in general medicine, women's health and pediatrics. She believes in treating the whole person, and that a vital role of the physician is in educating patients so that they can make informed decisions about their own care. Dr. Fyntrilakis enjoys cooking, the outdoors and spending time with her family.

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.

Care Philosophy: I want the patient to fully understand his or her medical condition and to be as well-informed as possible. I want my patients to feel that they are fully invested in their health care. I try to educate patients as much as possible, and I focus on preventive medicine.

Care Philosophy: John Smoots, MD, provides complete care for adults. He is here to treat you when you are ill, and to help you achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through ongoing preventive care and education. Dr. Smoots believes that the doctor and patient are a team, and that a commitment to patient education helps maximize the benefits of treatment.

Care Philosophy: Jon McBride, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers compassionate, collaborative care for the whole family. Dr. McBride practices integrative medicine, using nutrition, vitamins and supplements, when appropriate, along with traditional allopathic medications, as part of his treatment plans. He grew up in a small town in southwest Washington and, in many ways, still practices like a small town doctor. He is an active listener and enjoys teaching others about the body and health. Dr. McBride is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Washington State Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association and Washington State Medical Association. He is actively involved in two organizations for children and families affected by type 1 diabetes and serves as the summer camp doctor for one.

Care Philosophy: Brendon Hutchinson, MD, is a family practitioner with special medical interests in cholesterol and hypertension management, diabetes management, routine and preventive medicine, and travel counseling. An ambassador of good health, Dr. Hutchinson is passionate about providing personalized, compassionate care for the whole family.

Care Philosophy: Lawrence Tsai, MD, provides care for the whole family, with a special focus on prevention. Dr. Tsai treats the whole person, considering mind, body and spirit along with evidence-based medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and board certified by the Americal Board of Family Medicine.

Biography: Dr. Charles Weatherby, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 73 years old and has been practicing for 47 years. Dr. Charles Weatherby, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Cieri is a board certified pediatrician with particular interest in infectious disease and adolescent health. He believes the key to good health is preventive care, so he emphasizes regular visits to help parents manage their children's healthy lifestyle.

Biography: Shahrooz Zandnia, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering patient-centered care for adults, from health maintenance to chronic disease management. _x000D_ Dr. Zandnia emphasizes preventive medicine, empowering his patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle to minimize medication use, avoid disease and its complications, and optimize wellness. _x000D_ Dr. Zandnia is a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Physicians.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Jeffrey Harrison provides personal, comprehensive care for people of all ages, and is particularly interested in sports medicine and women's health care. Dr. Harrison believes in the importance of cooperation between the physician and patient in the prevention of disease and disability. He serves as a diligent patient advocate and works with other medical providers to assure the highest levels of quality and continuity when complicated or chronic medical conditions arise.