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Christopher Dodd, M.D., M.S.

High Point Medical & Dental Clinic
Education: 
B.S., Vanderbilt University, 1998
M.S., Boston University, 2001
M.D., Boston University, 2006
Why I work at Neighborcare Health: 
I chose to work at Neighborcare Health because I want to contribute my professional and personal energies toward healing and empowering patients, particularly the economically poor. Since the founding of the U.S. community health center movement in the late 1950s, generations of committed groups of people from around the country have devoted themselves to assuring an equal standard of basic health care services for all. Like all of my colleagues, I share this mission, and enjoy working with our multi-disciplinary team and patients toward solutions that keep individuals and communities healthy.
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Chris completed training in both internal medicine and public health in June 2009. During his training, he had the opportunity to practice clinical medicine and public health in challenging settings, including India, Mozambique, and Nicaragua. “This has made me a better and more empathic physician,” he says.

After nearly two years working at Harborview Medical Center as an in-patient hospitalist, Chris decided to join Neighborcare Health because of our commitment “to preventing people from falling off the cliff of good health.” He continues to work in Nicaragua with a small non-governmental organization and the ministry of health, as well as teach medical and public health students as a faculty member in the University of Washington Department of Global Health.

Chris was born and raised in Richmond Beach, Washington and is excited to be back in the Pacific Northwest after living in Nashville, Boston, Miami, Mozambique and Nicaragua between 1994 and 2010. Although he enjoys swimming laps at the YMCA, he particularly enjoys spending time with his family and members of the local Greek Orthodox community, particularly his wife, Maria.
 

Languages spoken:
English, Spanish

Nathalia M. Worms, MSW

High Point Medical & Dental Clinic
Lake City Medical Clinic
Education: 
BA, Carleton College, 2003
MSW, University of Washington, 2012
Why I work at Neighborcare Health: 
I love the commitment that Neighborcare Health has to social justice. Neighborcare Health works to provide quality medical care to folks who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it or who have barriers to accessing it. I really enjoy that I am a part of helping people access that quality medical care. I also appreciate Neighborcare’s commitment to providing services to people in their own language.
Other: 

Before joining Neighborcare Health, Nathalia lived in Santiago, Chile and worked with young girls and women who experienced domestic violence. She is originally from the San Francisco Bay area. In her spare time she enjoys reading fantasy novels and walking outside with her toothless dog.

Languages spoken:
English, Spanish

Julie M. Yates, ARNP

45th Street Medical & Dental Clinic
Education: 
BSN, Gonzaga University, 2004
MSN, Seattle University, 2012
Certification: 
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2012
Why I work at Neighborcare Health: 
I am thrilled to be working with an organization that prioritizes access to health care for all individuals and families.
Other: 

Julie’s background includes critical care nursing, oncology, heart and lung transplant nursing and early childhood education. She spent six months working in a rural health clinic in Ecuador. Julie was born and raised in Snohomish, Washington. When she’s not enjoying the Pacific Northwest outdoors, she enjoys spending tie with family and friends and traveling.

Languages spoken:
English, Spanish

Sarah P. Hale, MD

45th Street Medical & Dental Clinic
Education: 
BS, Brown University, 2003
MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2008
Certification: 
American Board of Family Medicine, 2011
Why I work at Neighborcare Health: 
I like Neighborcare Health’s focus on providing excellent care for people who have difficulty accessing care.
Other: 

Sarah completed her residency in family medicine at the University of Washington and then worked in a community health center in eastern Washington. She is originally from the East Coast, but moved to Seattle for her residency training and loves the Pacific Northwest. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, bicycling, knitting and reading (especially history and science).

Languages spoken:
English, Spanish

Karl F. Weyrauch, MD

Rainier Park Medical Clinic
Education: 
B.A., Swarthmore College, 1976
M.D., Cornell University Medical College, 1980
M.P.H., University of Washington, 1993
Certification: 
American Board of Family Practice, 1983
Why I work at Neighborcare Health: 
“I enjoy the variety of people I meet every day and being able to help them improve their health.”
Other: 

Karl has additional training in public health and medical research and specialized training in medical research ethics. He also maintains a charity in Africa to help pygmies and supports that work with a small coffee business in Seattle. In his spare time he enjoys cycling, hiking and travel.

Languages spoken:
English, Spanish

Meg A. Mullin, MD

45th Street Medical & Dental Clinic
Greenwood Medical Clinic
Education: 
B.S., University of Washington, 2004
MD, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2009
Certification: 
American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), 2012
Why I work at Neighborcare Health: 
“I enjoy providing care for the working poor and underserved community.”
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Margaret completed her residency training with a focus on primary care for the underserved. In spare time she enjoys cooking, music and reading. She loves to travel, but describes herself as “a homebody at heart.”

Languages spoken:
Spanish, English

Kristen Kelly, MD

Greenwood Medical Clinic
Education: 
BA Spanish & Middle East Studies, University of Virginia, 1995
MD, University of California, San Francisco, 2006
Master Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, 2005
Certification: 
American Board of Family Medicine, 2009
Why I work at Neighborcare Health: 
"I love our patients, the mission of Neighborcare Health and my coworkers. It is rewarding to work for an organization and with individuals who are so committed to providing excellent care for everyone, regardless of background or ability to pay."
Other: 

Kristen volunteered at an orphanage in Honduras for 1.5 years, which served as her inspiration for going into medicine. In her prior work she’s been a personal assistant for a disabled person, a business analyst for a consulting firm and an assistant in a biomedical engineering department. Although she was born in Illinois, Kristen grew up in Virginia with three siblings and a large extended family. She is married with a young daughter. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and hopes to someday visit as many national parks as she can.

Languages spoken:
English, Spanish

Norma Nunez, PA-C

Rainier Park Medical Clinic
Education: 
Bachelor of Clinical Health Services, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2009
Physician Assistant Certificate, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2009
Certification: 
NCCPA, 2010
Why I work at Neighborcare Health: 
I enjoy working with patients of diverse ethnicity, which gives me an opportunity to learn about their culture/beliefs and background. I feel privileged to be part of a team who is dedicated and passionate in serving the patients we see each day.
Other: 

Before joining Neighborcare Health, Norma worked with patients living with end-stage kidney disease at Harborview Medical Center. She enjoys working with diverse groups of patients and learning about their culture and beliefs. Before attending the University of Washington to become a Physician's Assistant, Norma worked as a medical assistant and research study coordinator there. She is originally from Honduras and enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

Languages spoken:
Spanish, English

Erin Richardson, MD

Rainier Beach Medical & Dental Clinic
Education: 
BS Biology, Duke University, 1999
MS Health & Medical Sciences, University of California - Berkeley, 2005
MD, University of California - San Francisco, 2007
Certification: 
American Board of Family Medicine, 2010
Why I work at Neighborcare Health: 
I enjoy working at Neighborcare Health because of the ability to care for families from a diverse range of backgrounds. I find it rewarding to be part of a community clinic.
Other: 

I previously worked at Harborview Medical Center.  I have particular interest in working with newly arrived immigrants and refugees.

 In my free time I like to spend time with my husband.  We enjoy back country skiing, hiking, and biking.  I also enjoy baking.

Languages spoken:
Spanish, English

Megan Merritt, PA

45th Street Medical & Dental Clinic
Education: 
BA, English Lit & Pre-Med, New York University
MPA, Master's in Physician Assistant Studies, Pacific University
Certification: 
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2010
Why I work at Neighborcare Health: 
I strongly believe in equalizing access to health care and building up community resources to prevent diseases.
Other: 

I worked as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) at Group Health 2005-2008

I grew up around Seattle and loved living in New York for a few years, but it never felt like home.  I am newly married and enjoy cooking with my husband as well as running and reading novels.

Languages spoken:
English, Spanish
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