Family Medicine – Faculty

As of 2024, Family Medicine Residency Spokane has 13 faculty and more than 100 physicians who comprise the volunteer clinical faculty. They teach 36 residents at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, at the Family Medicine Residency clinic (located at the STHC) and in other locations.

Elizabeth Stuhlmiller, MD

Elizabeth Stuhlmiller, MD

Interim Program Director | Family Medicine Residency

Dr. Stuhlmiller was raised on a wheat farm outside of Reardan, Washington and attended Pacific Lutheran University for her undergrad and University of Washington School of Medicine for medical school where she was able to spend most of my training years here in Spokane.  She completed her residency at this residency program when it was called Providence Spokane Family Medicine Residency.  She has spent the last several years working in a rural community, practicing full scope family medicine. Though she still have a passion for rural medicine, she has returned to help teach the next generation of family physicians. Her interests include pediatrics, women’s health, OB, geriatrics and in office procedures (rural medicine). When she’s not doctoring she’s spending time with my family, camping, backpacking or completing the latest home improvement project.

Michelle Drobny, DO

Michelle Drobny, DO

Associate Program Director | Family Medicine Residency

Originally from Medford, Oregon, Dr. Drobny earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Washington State University and then attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences, COMP-NW in Lebanon, Oregon. After graduation, she completed her residency at the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority in Tacoma, Washington.

She believes in a thorough approach to primary care and that the best patient outcomes depend on building strong, personal connections with patients and focusing on continuous learning and improvement.

Stephenie Matosich, DO

Stephenie Matosich, DO

OB Fellowship Director | Family Medicine Residency

A Montana native and graduate of Montana State University, Dr. Stephenie Matosich received her medical education from Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency training at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. She completed a one-year fellowship in high-risk obstetrics at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in South Carolina.

Prior to joining the residency in 2018, she worked locums in Soldotna, Alaska and then moved to Hattiesburg, MS where she provided full scope family practice with Forrest General Family Medicine Residency and provided women’s health services at Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, an FQHC. Her interests include women’s health, management of chronic disease, procedures, utilization of osteopathy, and teaching.

Along with spending time with family and friends, Stephenie enjoys hiking, board games, golfing, knitting, reading, baking, and traveling.

Her interests include women’s health, management of chronic problems, procedures, and utilization of osteopathy. Along with spending time with family and friends, Stephenie enjoys hiking, board games, golfing, knitting, reading, baking, and traveling.

Molly Webber, MD

Molly Webber, MD

Spokane Teaching Health Family Medicine Residency Clinic Director

Dr. Molly Webber is originally from Mokena, IL, and graduated medical school from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She followed her dream of living closer to mountains and completed residency at Family Medicine Residency Spokane. After practicing primary care in Pullman, WA, Molly returned to FMRS as faculty in order to follow her passion for teaching. Dr. Webber is currently the clinic director of family medicine at the Spokane Teaching Health Clinic. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine and she greatly enjoys working with trainees throughout their progression through both medical school and residency.

Her professional interests include geriatrics, chronic pain management, and inpatient medicine. Outside of the clinic, she spends too much time playing board games, and also enjoys gardening and baking.

Justin Lange, DO

Justin Lange, DO

Originally from Moscow, Idaho. Dr. Lange is excited to be back in the Inland Northwest to help train the future of Family Medicine Physicians. Over the last decade he has called Missouri and Alaska home. His interests include rural primary care, procedures, preventative health, and hospital medicine. When he is not at work he enjoys spending time with his partner Jessica, exploring the Spokane area, trail running, and horology. He feels very fortunate to be welcomed at the Spokane Teaching Health Clinic and looks forward to working with and getting to know the Family Medicine Team!

Robert J. Maurer, PHD

Robert J. Maurer, PHD

Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. In 2003 Dr. Maurer became the Behavioral Science Coordinator for Family Medicine Residency Spokane, bringing 23 years of Family Medicine Residency teaching experience at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. Dr. Maurer completed his Clinical Psychology program at the University of Houston with a one-year internship at the Houston Veterans Administration Hospital. One-on-one precepting and teaching of residents benefits both residents and patients. He has two books in print: “One Small Step Can Change Your Life” and “The Spirit of Kaizen.”

Denise Pounds, MD

Denise Pounds, MD

Dr. Pounds is a graduate of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and then completed residency at Swedish First Hill Family Medicine in Seattle.  Since that time, she has been practicing full scope family medicine in Spokane until joining the residency faculty full-time in 2022.  She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Washington, Department of Family Medicine.
 
She enjoys the breadth that family medicine offers, with specific interests in pediatrics, women’s health, obstetrics, and mental health.  In her free time, Dr. Pounds enjoys gardening, cooking, making competition of most any activity, and sidelining at her children’s sporting events.
Colleen Zimmermann, MD

Colleen Zimmermann, MD

Clinical Instructor, University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine & ABFM certified.

Dr. Zimmermann graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, then completed her residency at the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho in 2012. She has interests in women’s healthcare, and full spectrum family medicine. She enjoys spending time with her husband seeking outdoor adventures.

Cassie Sauther, MD

Cassie Sauther, MD

Dr. Sauther was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN. She received her bachelor’s degree in theatrical studies from Ball State University in Muncie, IN before deciding to change career trajectory in pursuit of medicine. She met her now husband (a Spokane native) at and received her medical degree from St. George’s University in Grenada where she rotated at many different hospital systems, including spending 4 months at the NHS in London, England. Dr. Sauther completed her family medicine residency at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, ID.

Dr. Sauther is passionate about weight loss and non-surgical obesity medicine in the primary care setting. She also enjoys sports medicine, particularly for women athletes and the performing arts. When she is not working, Dr. Sauther enjoys different forms of dance/ movement with particular interest in modern dance and aerial yoga. She also loves hanging out with her husband and their floofy Samoyed, Albus.

Shannon Dunn, DO, MPH

Shannon Dunn, DO, MPH

Dr. Dunn is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine prior to moving to Spokane for residency training with Family Medicine residency of Spokane. She practiced full spectrum family medicine with obstetrics in the Spokane community for a year before returning to STHC to help train the next generation of Family Medicine physicians. Dr. Dunn has a special interest in women’s health and maternity care, trauma informed care, and adolescent health.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Dunn enjoys gardening, playing board games, traveling, and spending time with her spouse, cats, and Finnish reindeer herding dogs.

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