Our Faculty
CWFMR clinical teaching is provided by board certified family medicine physicians, pediatricians, psychologists, an internist, and a pharmacologist. In addition, over one hundred community physicians and specialists volunteer thousands of hours in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Our clinical faculty maintain their own clinical practice, assuring clinical and technical competency. Faculty are encouraged to pursue their own personal interests and as a result their professional competencies include: high risk OB, reproductive health, dermatology, women’s health, global medicine, lactation and breast feeding, nutrition, integrative medicine, hosptial inpatient, public health, and POCUS.
Graduate Medical Education
The Central Washington Family Medicine Residency Program has operated since 1993 and serves both rural and under-served patient populations in the region. We are responsible for graduating nearly 30 family doctors who practice in our area and have helped to ease the primary care shortage. Our historical connection, combined with the range of professional expertise our faculty bring to graduate medical education, creates a unique and comprehensive learning experience.
Featured Faculty - Maria Verduzco, MD
“My first love for medicine was obstetrics. I was present during the delivery of my nephew when I was in high school, and I was fascinated by the miracle of life. To this day, I sometimes get teary-eyed when I deliver babies.”
Diverse Teaching
In addition to teaching residents, faculty members spend time precepting students. Central Washington Family Medicine continuity clinics serve as sites for the required family medicine clerkships of the University of Washington School of Medicine and Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.
We also offer fourth year sub-internships for students from U.S. medical schools, educate pediatric dental residents, provide clinical training for physician assistant, nursing and doctor of pharmacy students, and job shadow opportunities for local high school and college students.
Brandon isaacs, DO
Program Director
Dr. Isaacs is a graduate of University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences now known as Des Moines University. He completed his family medicine residency at Saint Louis University/Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois. Read Bio
Caitlin Hill, MD
Assoc. Program Director
Caitlin Hill received her Bachelors in Science dual degree in Anthropology and Biology. She is a graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School, Twin Cities. She completed her Residency at the University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Read Bio
Ragina Lancaster, DO
Assoc. Program Director
Dr. Lancaster is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her philosophy of care is she strongly believes in a patient-centered approach to care that recognizes that health is multi-faceted. Read Bio
June Bredin, MD
Dr. Bredin is a graduate of University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Read Bio
Maria Verduzco, MD
CWFM Site Director
Dr. Verduzco is a graduate of University of Washington School of Medicine. Her philosophy of care is bridging the gap between underserved monolingual Spanish patients and their providers. Read Bio
David Bauman, PSYD
Behavioral Health Education Director
Bauman holds a graduate B.A. of Psychology from the State University of New York, has an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Geneva College, and his PsyD. Clinical Psychology from The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute. Read Bio
Bridget Beachy, PSYD
Director of Behavioral Health
Beachy holds a graduate B.A. of Psychology from Geneva College, has an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Geneva College, and a Doctorate of Psychology from The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute. Read Bio
Gina Many, MA, PHD
Medical Educator
Dr. Many holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from George Washington University. In addition, she holds a Master’s in Exercise Physiology from the University of Maryland, and a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from George Washington University. Read Bio
Louise Achey, PHARMD
Pharmacology
Achey holds a B.A. of Pharmacy from Washington State University, and has a Specialty Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy. She has over 30 years as a pharmacist, primarily in hospital practice. Read Bio
Eve Barker, MD
Family Medicine
Eve Barker is a graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. She works in the full spectrum of family medicine including obstetrics, women’s health, LGBTQ care, medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, and global health. Read Bio
Mark Bauer, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Bauer is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine Detroit. He completed his Internal Medicine, Indiana University Medical Center. Read Bio
Sara Cate, MD, MPH
Family Medicine (Ellensburg Faculty)
Dr. Cate is a graduate of University of Michigan, School of Public Health, University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed her residency program at the University of Washington Family Medicine. Read Bio
Tom Ellingson, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Ellingson is a graduate of the Yakima Valley Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program. He has over 25 years of both clinical and hospitalist experience and manages our Family Medicine Inpatient Service at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital in Yakima. Read Bio
Portia Jones, MD, MPH
Family Medicine
Dr. Jones is a graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. She also holds her Masters of Public Health from Johns Hopkins. She completed her residency program in Family Medicine and OB Fellowship. Read Bio
Crystal Martin, DO
Family Medicine
Dr. Martin holds her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine as well as a Masters in Public Health. She aspires to conduct meaningful research in the applications of osteopathic manipulative treatments to improve the practice of evidence-based medicine. Read Bio
Carlin Miller, DO
Family Medicine
Dr. Miller is a graduate of Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine. His philosophy of care is that he believes one of the most important factors in medicine is willing to listen. Read Bio
Ryan Moultray, DO
Family Medicine
Dr. Moultray holds is B.S. in Zoology from the University of Washington. He is a graduate of Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University. Ryan wants to be part of a team dedicated to serving the underserved. Read Bio
Ruth Olmer, PsyD
Behavioral Health
Olmer holds a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, Masters of Marriage & Family Therapy, Certificate of Neuropsychology. She is interested in neuropsychological assessment with diverse populations. Read Bio
Sarah Ortner, MA, LMFT, MHP
Behavioral Health
Sarah Ortner has a masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. She brings empathetic listening and honesty and a willingness to work together with people in my care to come up with new and meaningful choices and next steps. Read Bio
Joel Pearson, MD, MPH
Family Medicine
Dr. Pearson earned his master of public health and medical degrees from Oregon Health & Science University, and was a Chief Resident and then an Obstetrics Fellow at the University of Utah family medicine residency. He shares CHCW’s mission of service and education. Read Bio
Stephen Pearson, MD
Pediatrics
Dr. Pearson is a graduate of Yale University Medical School Residency at Children’s National. His special professional interests include vaccines, and children with special health care needs. Read Bio
Julia Robertson, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Robertson is a graduate from the University of Texas Health Science. She feels residents need strong role models and advocates in their training. Her experience will assist the already outstanding faculty in place. Read Bio
Courtney Shockley, MD
Pediatrics
Dr. Shockley is a graduate of University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma. She aspires to improve the health and well being of kids and teens. Read Bio
Rob Wageneck, DO
Family Medicine (Ellensburg Faculty)
Dr. Wageneck is a graduate from the University of Texas Health Science Center. He aspires to make a difference and find balance in life. Read Bio
Gillian Zuckerman, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Zuckerman is a graduate from University of Massachusetts Medical School. She aspires to find, foster, and propagate the humanity of medicine. Read Bio