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Let Our Family Take Care of Yours...
At Anacortes Family Medicine, the staff takes pride in the many years of experience each member brings to the team. Patients benefit not only from their knowledge, but the wisdom and sensitivity that's acquired through the years.
The results: an effective group of professionals committed to providing compassionate, competent and efficient services in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Their very name reflects that which the team values — a 'Family' approach to medicine. One of the most trusted clinics in the entire region Anacortes Family Medicine provides a comprehensive range of services.
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Our Providers
AFM providers -- Andrew "Andy" Alexander MD, Oliver Stalsbroten MD, Alix K. McDonald MD, Susan Jordan PA-C and Peggy Bainbridge ARNP -- bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the practice. All of our providers offer individualized, compassionate care. Read more about each below.
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ANDREW "ANDY" ALEXANDER MD, FAMILY PRACTICE
"I think of my patients as family. I value their input and encourage their participation in their own health care. Knowing that informed patients have better outcomes and live healthier lives, it is important to me to stay on the leading edge of medical science and share this information with my patients."
Education
Bachelor of Science in Zoology (with honors); Washington State University, Pullman, WA, 1975
USAF, 2nd Lt., 1975-1977
Doctor of Medicine; University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, 1982
Internship in Internal Medicine; Los Angeles County, USC Medical Center, University of Southern California School of Medicine,
1982-1983
Residency in Family Medicine (Chief Resident 1984-1985); Montgomery County Medical Education Foundation, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, 1983-1985
Fellowships
American Academy of Family Practitioners, New Orleans, LA, 1996
Professional Appointments
Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, CA, 1985
Professional Experience
Private Practice in Family Medicine, Calistoga, CA, 1998-2007
Professional Accomplishments
Founder, Clearlake Women's Clinic, 1993.
President, Lake County Physicians Independent Practice Association
Board Member, Mendocino-Lake County IPA
Chief of Staff, Redbud Community Hospital 1989, 1992
Chair, Department of Medicine, Redbud Community Hospital 1994, 1995, 1996
Lake County Medical Director for Adventist Health California Medical Group 1994-1995
Director, Adventist Health California Medical Group 1995-1998; a four-county, 77 physician primary care group
Certifications
American Board of Family Practice
American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine 2006
Professional Affiliations
The American Academy of Family Physicians
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Professional Interests
Anti-Aging Medicine
Aviation Medicine
Diabetes and Obesity
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PEGGY BAINBRIDGE ARNP
"I truly enjoy helping individuals achieve and maintain optimal health. This is one of my life's missions."
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, California State University, Bakersfield
Masters of Science, Nursing Education and Family Nurse Practitioner, California State University, Bakersfield
Professional Experience
Staff Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Mercy Hospital, Bakersfield, CA - 1985-1988
Nurse Supervisor, Ambulatory Surgery, Bakersfield, CA - 1989-1995
Occupational Health Coordinator, Location, City, State - 1992-1996
Clinical Instructor: Medical/Surgical Nursing, California State University, Bakersfield - 1996-1998
Family Nurse Practitioner, Valley Medical Group, Bakersfield, CA - 1998-2001
Primary Care Provider, Bakersfield Family Medical Center, Bakersfield, CA - 2001-2003
Clinical Instructor, Family Nurse Practitioner program, California State University, Bakersfield - 2002-2006
Family Nurse Practitioner, Central Valley Medical Group, Bakersfield, CA - 2003-2006
Family Nurse Practioner, Taft UC, Taft, CA – Fall of 2006
ARNP (locum tenens position), SeaMar Community Health Clinics, Bellingham, WA - 2007
Additional Coursework
Toxicology, Risk Management, University of California, Santa Barbara
Professional Interests
Family Practice, Diabetes Management, Cardiovascular Care
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SUSAN JORDAN PA-C
"I believe in treating the whole person by looking at all areas of their life and how each may play a role in their overall health."
Education
Bachelor of Science, Kennedy-Western University, Cheyenne, WY
Master of Science, Kennedy-Western University, Cheyenne, WY
Associate in Applied Science, Chicago City Wide Colleges, Chicago, IL
Physician Assistant Program, Cook County Hospital/Chicago City Wide Colleges, Chicago, IL
Professional Experience
Texas Tech University, El Paso, TX, 1991-1993
Available Medical Care, Ft. Smith, AR, 1993-1996
Gila Valley Clinic, Safford, AZ, 1998-2007
Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Professional Interests
Family Practice, Geriatrics
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ALIX KATHALEEN McDONALD MD, FAMILY PRACTICE
"I wholly subscribe to the views of Hippocrates, who wrote, 'It is far more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has.... Whenever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.'"
Education
College Preparatory, Camosun College, Victoria, BC, 1996
Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude), Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI, 1999
Doctorate of Medicine, (Highest Honors), Ross University School of Medicine, Edison, NJ, 2004
Residency, Halifax Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program, Daytona Beach, FL, 2007
Professional Experience
Ward Secretary, Gaborone Private Hospital, Botswana, 1999
Teaching Assistant, Ross University School of Medicine, 2000-2001
Administrative Specialist, Health & Human Development, 472nd Chemical Battalion, Chicago, IL, United States Army Reserve, enlisted 2001-2004
AMEDD Professional Management Command, United States Army Reserve, rank of Captain, Fort McPherson, GA, 2004-2007
Newly assigned to the Medical Support Unit, Heidelberg, Germany, rank of Captain, United States Army Reserve, 2007
Honors and Awards
Ross University School of Medicine Dean's List
Hawaii Pacific University Dean's List
United States National Dean's List
Phi Sigma National Honors Society
Psi Chi National Honors Society
Beta Beta Beta National Honors Society
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Family Physicians
Florida Academy of Family Physicians
American Medical Association
Volusia County Medical Society
Personal interests
Scuba diving, mountain biking and hiking, world travel, playing with my cats, relaxing with friends, learning how to kayak
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OLIVER STALSBROTEN MD, FAMILY PRACTICE
EDUCATION
Undergraduate
Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
BS, Oregon State University, Corvallis
Graduate
Doctorate of Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University, Beaverton,
Internship and Residency
San Bernardino County Medical Center, San Bernardino, CA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mission Hospital, Tank, NWFP, Pakistan
Anacortes Family Medicine since 1980
CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Family Practice
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Medical Association
American Academy of Family Physicians
Washington State Medical Association
Washington Academy of Family Physicians
Skagit-Island County Medical Society
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Family Practice and Geriatrics
PERSONAL INTERESTS/HOBBIES
I enjoy Anacortes because of the beauty of this area, and so I participate in cross-country skiing, walking, bicycling, and other activities that let me experience the outdoors.
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Services
We provide these services and more to meet the needs of our patients.
- Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine
- Geriatric Care
- Women's Health
- Lab Services
- Minor Emergencies
- On-site Pharmacy
- Pediatrics
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Accepted Insurance Plans
Please call our office if you don't see your insurance carrier listed.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross of WA and AK
- First Health
- First Choice Networks
- Foundation Health
- Group Health Cooperative
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- New York Life Care/Ethix NW
- One Plan of WA
- Pacificare
- Providence Health Plans
- Providence Preferred
- Regence Blue Shield
- TriCare
- Uniform Medical
- United Healthcare
- U.S. Healthcare
- Washington Healthcare Authority
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Hours, Contact Info
We are open weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
We are located in the Island Hospital Medical Office Building at:
2511 M Avenue - Suite B
Anacortes, WA 98221
To reach us, call (360) 299-4211;
email: sharris@islandhospital.org;
or fax to: (360) 299-4213
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