FAMILY MEDICINE PROVIDERS:

Mike Maples, MD - Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Maples enjoys the full scope of family medicine, caring for families throughout the life cycle. He is committed to patient education, to help patients understand their wellness needs, and to make informed decisions regarding their illness care. He is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine. He did his family medicine residency at University Hospital in Seattle, completing that training in 1983. After graduation he moved to Yakima, where he practiced for six years. In 1989, Dr. Maples relocated to Seattle to assume a faculty position at the Group Health Residency Program and completed the UW Family Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship, learning the skills needed to teach physicians in the specialty of family medicine. In 1992, he returned to Yakima to become the founding Director of the CWFM residency program. Dr. Maples was named CEO of CWFM in 2003.

Vicki Black, MD - Medical Director
A board certified graduate of Loyola School of Medicine and the Family Medicine Residency in Oak Park, Illinois, Dr. Black practiced for fourteen years in rural Washington with medically underserved populations. She is skilled in the practice of obstetrics and special procedures, and is a national advisory faculty for Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO). Dr. Black completed the Family Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship at the University of Washington with research on Women in Rural Medicine. She is a past president of the Washington Rural Health Association and the Washington Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Black served as Associate Director of CWFM's residency program from 1992-2003 and Program Director from 2003-2005.

Swapna Bobba, MD
Dr. Bobba was interested in medicine, even as a child. While at Kakatiya Medical College, she learned first hand how experience can augment academic learning. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Bobba moved to the United States and completed two years of an anesthesiology residency program. She transferred to family medicine because she missed the breadth and depth of patient care, particularly care of the family unit.

Roger Bracchi, MD
Originally from Portland, Oregon, Dr. Bracchi is a board certified graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University and the prior family medicine residency program in Yakima. He was in private practice in Yakima for 13 years before joining CWFM. Dr. Bracchi was formerly chair of the Department of Family Medicine for Yakima's conjoint medical staff. He staffs the travel medicine clinic at CWFM in addition to practicing full spectrum family medicine including obstetrics.

Yasmin Aslam Chaudhry, MD
Born in Sialkot, Pakistan, Dr. Chaudhry is the third member of her immediate family to become a physician. After graduating from King Edward Medical School, she pursued her love of family medicine, enjoying the diversity of patient care. She especially enjoys pediatrics and obstetrics.

Tanny Davenport, MD
A University of Washington School of Medicine graduate, Dr. Davenport was born in Seattle and raised in Wapato. He always knew he wanted to be a doctor; as a high school freshman, Dr. Davenport had his first opportunity to observe a cesarean section and knew he belonged in medicine. In college, he was intrigued by the subjects within his major of chemistry-biology, but found fulfillment in volunteer activities. Medicine is the perfect combination of his love of science and his desire to serve others.

Robyn Davies, MD
Originally from Tacoma, Washington, Dr. Davies received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Pacific Lutheran University, a Masters in Biomedical Sciences at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, and her medical degree from St. George's University in Grenada. She believes in building a foundation of trust, respect, and compassion with her patients and is committed to being a doctor who treats the person and not just the symptom or disease.

Mark Deramo, MD
Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, Dr. Deramo received his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Shadyside Family Practice Residency Program, and in June 2004 completed a fellowship in Faculty Development at UPMC McKeesport. Dr. Deramo emphasizes holistic medicine in his medical practice.

Payal Gaba, MD
Ever since Dr. Gaba decided on a career in medicine, she always wanted to be in family medicine. During her medical school and subsequent internship experiences at Lady Hardinge Medical College, her rotations in medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, OB and surgery solidified her resolve. While completing her internship, Dr. Gaba volunteered for the National AIDS Control Organization and was the medical officer in charge of the subcenter for the National Pulse Polio Immunization Program. She desires to provide compassionate and technically excellent medical care to patients from all walks of life.

Jose Garcia, MD
As a little boy growing up in Cuba, Dr. Garcia knew he was going to become a physician someday. His father, sister and several other members of his family are physicians in Cuba. He received his medical degree from Instituto Superior de Ciencias Medicas. The difficulties he faced when trying to flee Cuba and his early experiences in the U.S.A. didn't douse his deep passion for medicine. While applying for residency, Dr. Garcia was employed as a medical assistant in a family medicine clinic. He is a strong advocate of preventive medicine and appreciates the close relationship between patient and physician.

Debra Gould, MD, MPH
Originally from rural Canaseraga, New York, Dr. Gould received her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She completed her residency in family medicine at Highland Hospital, University of Rochester, New York. She went on to receive a Masters degree in public health and complete a 2-year fellowship in health services research at the University of Washington, Seattle. Dr. Gould chose family medicine because she enjoys the process and complexity of "working with the whole patient in the context of his or her family and community."

Ralph Havens, MD
Originally from San Diego, California, Dr. Havens has ancestral ties to the Cherokee Nation. He learned to appreciate the richness of cultural diversity as a child through international travel and experiences during medical school in Mexico. Dr. Havens completed a Fifth Pathway at New York Medical College, a Masters in Public Health at Loma Linda University, and an internship in general surgery at New York Hospital, Queens. He is fluent in Spanish.

Daniel Jereza, MD
Dr. Jereza dreamed of being a doctor since his boyhood days in the Philippines. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, he enrolled in West Visayas State University Medical School. He served as Medical Director of a medical and diagnostic center in Makati City and a company physician in Micronesia. In 1999, he immigrated to the United States, graduated from the United States Naval Hospital Corps School and served in a family medicine clinic at the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, California. In May 2004, Dr. Jereza was commissioned by the U.S. Army.

Portia Jones, MPH
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Jones received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from George Fox College in Newberg, Oregon. She attended Hahnamann University School of Medicine for two years before transferring to the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, where she received her medical degree. She simultaneously completed her residency in family medicine and a fellowship in obstetrics at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Jones previously held academic medicine appointments in Maryland, Minnesota and New York. She completed a Masters of Public Health at Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health and is a certified instructor for Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics and the Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

Kavitha Krishnamani, MD
As a child, Dr. Krishnamani cared for her sick cousin and remembers the joy she felt when her cousin’s condition improved. From that moment, Dr. Kirshnamani knew she always wanted to be a physician. Early on her resolve to become a physician led her to compete in a nationwide entrance exam to secure a scholarship to India’s prestigious Madras Medical College in Chennai. During her second clinical rotation, Dr. Krishnamani discovered she did not want to be restricted to just treating the heart or lungs, but rather to care for the patient as a whole person. This experience, along with many others, led her to choose a career in family medicine.

Mohit Mahajan, MD
Born and raised in northern India, Dr. Mahajan learned good quality work ethics and self-discipline when he joined the Sainik (military) School in the sixth grade. He came to respect the campus doctors, whose integration of compassion and understanding, along with their skill of healing, inspired him to pursue a career in medicine. When the opportunity to attend medical school appeared, Dr. Mahajan readily accepted it and enrolled at the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences. After completing his medical education, Dr. Mahajan followed up with an internship at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital. He later immigrated to the United States and worked as a medical assistant to become familiar with the U.S. healthcare system.

Russell G. Maier, MD
Dr. Maier is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine and Family Practice Residency where he served as Chief Resident. He chose family medicine because it offers the opportunity of a close relationship with patients. He completed the University of Washington Faculty Development Fellowship in Family Medicine and is board certified. Dr. Maier is the Director of CWFM's residency program. He actively promotes community health initiatives and research, particularly oral health in primary care.

Mike Mandzuik, MD
The path leading Dr. Mandzuik to family medicine spans ten years, five countries, four languages and countless unforgettable people. While teaching English in the Ukraine, friends planted the idea of a career in healthcare. He graduated from the International Health and Medicine program at Ben Gurion University of The Negev in Israel, where he completed core clinical rotations in Israel and electives in Argentina, the Peruvian Amazon and the United States. Dr. Mandzuik has a deep and abiding commitment to family medicine.

Meera Mohanakumar, MD
Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dr. Mohanakumar received her medical degree from the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka and continued her medical experience as a licensed medical officer in an outpatient unit where she treated and counseled a variety of patients. When the Central Bank of Sri Lanka was bombed, she and her team treated hundreds of critically injured patients. Dr. Mohanakumar moved to the United States to further her education in family medicine, with the goal of becoming a counselor, leader and friend to her patients.

Camille Pajarillo, MD
Dr. Pajarillo’s Dad inspired her to become a physician. As a child, she tagged along when he visited the homes of his patients and observed his nurturing medical care. She loved what she saw: the interaction between doctor and patient and treating the whole person, not just the disease. It was with great excitement that she attended Far Eastern University medical school in the Philippines. After her internship in 2000, she took the medical board exam, became a licensed physician, and joined her family in the United States. Dr. Pajarillo enjoys being able to serve her patients.

Neema Reddy, MD
After graduating from JJM Medical College in Devangere, India, Dr. Reddy's training in a hospital in India with limited resources and a large patient volume instilled within her a commitment to family medicine. She learned to manage both in- and out-patient services, performed routine medical procedures, and practiced OB. After moving to the United States in 1999, Dr. Reddy continued her family medicine training in Oregon before relocating to Yakima.

Jacobo Rivero, MD
Originally from Mexico, Dr. Rivero received his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana in Mexico City and completed his residency at Family Medicine of Spokane. Following residency, Dr. Rivero moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico, where he worked as a family medicine physician, an emergency room physician, and the Chief of Medical Staff. He is especially interested in geriatric medicine, hospice/palliative care, genetics, and medical ethics.

Ricardo Rois Romero, MD
Originally from Colombia, Dr. Rois became interested in pursuing a career in medicine after working alongside the Red Cross during his obligatory year in the Colombian army. In 1993 he enrolled at the University of El Bosque. After graduation, he worked for the Columbian government as a general practitioner. During this time he came to feel that the health care system in his country was not sufficiently prepared to address the diversity of patient needs. Therefore, he came to the United States not only to gain medical knowledge, but also to seek guidance as a healthcare professional.

Laila Sajwani, MD
During her various specialty rotations at Liaquat Medical College in Pakistan, Dr. Sajwani discovered that family medicine best complemented her career goals. She believes that family medicine plays a unique and vital role in educating families and providing preventive care by attending to the diagnoses and treatment of a broad range of health issues. After graduating from medical school, she completed an internship at Aga Khan University Hospital and then practiced as a family physician in Pakistan. In 2000, Dr. Sajwani moved to the United States to pursue postgraduate training in family medicine.

Anne Teerink, DO
Originally from Redmond, Washington, Dr. Teerink received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Gonzaga University. She graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her internship year at the Genesys Family Medicine Residency Program in Michigan. In addition to full-spectrum family medicine, Dr. Teerink's interests are women's and children's health care.

Duane Teerink, DO
Dr. Teerink received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology-Health Professions from Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa. He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship year at the Genesys Family Medicine Residency Program in Michigan. Dr. Teerink's area of interest, in addition to family medicine, is Sports Medicine.

Selemani Wambuzi, MD
Dr. Wambuzi was introduced to family medicine when he journeyed to Stockholm, Sweden, for an international health conference. He was immediately intrigued by the thought of following a patient from birth to death while caring for an entire family. Following medical school at the University of Zambia, Dr. Wambuzi moved to the United States to pursue residency training in family medicine. He is proud to be the first Zambian family medicine physician.

Debbi Spitler, PA-C
Originally from Patagonia, Arizona, Debbi Spitler moved to Washington to complete the Physician Assistant program at the University of Washington. What she likes most about being a physician’s assistant is the personal interaction she has with patients of all ages and backgrounds. She’s fascinated by the unique characteristics of each presentation and the way individuals respond to prevention and treatment plans.

Michelle Svihel, PA-C
Born in Lake Lillian, MN, Michelle Svihel completed the Physician Assistant program at Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN. She enjoys interaction with patients, helping them to understand their medical conditions, and empowering them to take charge of their health. She finds her practice both challenging and rewarding.

PEDIATRICS PROVIDERS:

Melissa Lemp, DO
Dr. Lemp came to CWFM with five years experience as an attending physician in inner city St. Louis, fulfilling her obligation with the National Health Service Corps. Working with a poor and medically underserved population has always been a focus in her pursuit to practice pediatric and adolescent medicine. That commitment continues as Dr. Lemp dedicates herself to the current medical needs of the many cultures in the Yakima Valley. She is a volunteer medical advisor for Children’s Village and Carroll Children's Center.

Stephen Pearson, MD
Originally from the east coast, Dr. Pearson has lived in the Yakima Valley since 1989. He has provided pediatric care to low-income and minority populations in community health centers and medically underserved communities and enjoys teaching and research applicable to ambulatory practice settings. Dr. Pearson feels that family medicine physicians and pediatricians can be involved in research to further evidence based knowledge and improve the overall health of adults and children. He is chair of the national steering committee for Pediatric Research in Office Settings.

DERMATOLOGY PROVIDER:

Marvin Scotvold, MD
Dr. Scotvold is a Clinical Professor of Medicine (dermatology), and pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and the Executive Director of the North Pacific Pediatric Society. He completed residencies in dermatology and pediatrics and did a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology prior to a long tenure in academic medicine. Dr. Scotvold staffs the monthly dermatology clinic at CWFM.

PHARMACOLOGY:

Louise Achey, PharmD
Dr. Achey loves what she does. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Idaho State University and has been a pharmacist for 26 years, 12 of which were spent in a hospital pharmacy and the past eleven at CWFM. Her interests lie in pharmacokinetics and herbal products. She staffs the anti-coagulation clinic at CWFM and co-coordinates the Diabetic Patient Education program. Dr. Achey is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacology with the Washington State University College of Pharmacy and teaches in the MEDEX program at University of Washington.