John Chaffee, MD Family Practice
I enjoy caring for patients of all ages. My special interests include cardiovascular screening and women's health care including obstetrics. I speak Spanish and have volunteered my time in Mexico on a medical team.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I believe the patient always comes first. I am here to serve you in understanding and addressing your health care needs so you may enjoy your life more fully.
- Medical Degree: Harvard Medical School
- Residency: University of Washington Spokane Affiliate
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice
LaRhonda Clayville, ARNP, FNP, MSN
Family Nurse Practitioner In my spare time I enjoy gardening, running and cycling.
Patient Care Philosophy:My professional philosophy is to assist patients, through a holistic approach, with a goal of understanding their personal health care issues. With this understanding, together we can work on solutions and interventions that improve their quality of life.
- Nursing Degree: Gonzaga University
- Board Certification: American Academy of Family Nurse Practitioners
Robert Dini, MDFamily Practice I chose family medicine as a career because of the opportunity to care for the entire family. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and spending time with my family.
Patient Care Philosophy:I believe establishing a strong physician-patient relationship is the key to successful patient care. I try to listen closely to each problem and work with my patients to arrive at a solution.
- Medical Degree: Finch University of Health Sciences and the Chicago Medical School
- Residency: Valley Medical Center, Renton
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice
Vicki Fang, MDInternal Medicine I arrived in the Puget Sound area in 2001 and immediately felt at home. My husband, a UW School of Medicine Professor, and my two children agree. My professional interests include hypertension, diabetes, geriatrics and prevention but I enjoy the broad range of internal medicine.
Patient Care Philosophy:I believe that a physician should be a partner and advocate for his patients. As an internist I am especially concerned with the continuing growth and development of adults of all ages.
- Medical Degree: Tufts University
- Residency: University of California at San Diego
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Jaime Gerber, MDInternal Medicine Having lived all our lives in New Jersey and New York City, my husband and I decided to venture to the Pacific Northwest. I am excited to work and play in this beautiful part of the country. I enjoy walking, biking, hiking, listening to my iPod and traveling with my husband.
Patient Care Philosophy:I aim to work with my patients to promote healthy lifestyles and manage acute and chronic medical conditions. Trained in geriatrics, I am especially interested in preserving the physical and cognitive functioning of my older patients.
- Medical Degree: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Residency: Columbia University Medical Center
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine
Deborah Katz, MNS, RD, CDE, CD
Nutrition
As I Registered Dietician, I enjoy working with people of all ages and at all stages of life, from pregnancy to the unique needs of older patients. I am especially interested in how the foods we eat reflect who we are.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I believe that patients can play an active role in regaining and maintaining their health by making food choices that are compatible with both their lifestyle and specific nutritional needs.
- Undergraduate Degree: University of Washington (Food Science and Nutrition)
- Graduate Degree: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (Clinical Nutrition)
- Certifications: Registered, American Dietetics Association; Certified, Washington State Department of Health
Eunjoo Yoo, MD
Family Practice
I relax in my spare time by making clothing, playing violin, reading, and spending time hiking.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I put professional emphasis on patient education and motivation, working with patients as they try to monitor and improve their lifestyle. I am at my best when helping patients through important health care issues, building or modifying lifestyles where necessary to achieve improved overall health.
- Medical Degree: University of Wisconsin Medical School
- Residency: St. Joseph's Hospital
- Board Certification: American Board of Family Practice