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Let Our Family Take Care of Yours...
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CALL 360-299-4211
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A Genuine Family Approach to Care...
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 and Susan Jordan PA-C -- 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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Heather Christensen PA-C
"I enjoy creating relationships with everyone in the family. This way, the entire family can work together to build healthier habits. Practicing healthy living in the home will benefit each member throughout his/her life. Healthy families promote healthy communities."
Education
Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Bachelors in Zoology with Minor in Spanish, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Associate in Science with emphasis in Pre-Medicine, BYU - Idaho, Rexburg, ID
Professional Experience
Heber Valley Pediatrics, Heber City, UT
Heber Valley Walk-in Clinic, Heber City, UT
Rock Canyon Family Medicine, Provo, UT
Mountainlands Community Health Center, Provo, UT
Certifications
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Wilderness Life Support
Professional Interests
Pediatrics, Women's Health
Hobbies
Biking, Skiing, Running, Yoga, Traveling with my family!
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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
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
Mt. Graham Regional Health Center, Stafford, AZ, 2000-2003
Certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Professional Interests
Family Practice, Women's Health
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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 on site
- Minor Emergencies
- X-ray on site
- Preventive Medicine
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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 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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