Melanie’s home town is Newport Beach, CA.  She completed her undergraduate studies in the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, then spent 11 years as an active duty Air Force pilot, taking her all over the world. 

During medical school she was active with Health Equity circle and focused on improving access to health care for underserved populations.  She has a passion for rural health care, and a growing interest in women’s health care.  She wants to be a guide that helps each individual patient reach their personal health and lifestyle goals.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking, camping, biking, snowboarding and many other varieties of outdoor activities.  She also has a small farm with chickens and ducks.

Melanie will spend her first year training in Spokane and then transition for her remaining 2 years to Colville, WA – Rural Training Track

Brent grew up on a small wheat farm near Colfax Washington and was inspired at a young age to serve others through medicine.

Through the encouragement and support of his family, community, and professors, Brent completed his undergraduate studies at Northwest Nazarene University and went on to graduate as part of the inaugural class of the WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.

Brent plans to return to his hometown after residency as the need for small town physicians grows. Rural medicine requires one to be extensively well-rounded, which led Brent to pursue his Family Medicine training with Spokane Teaching Health. His professional interests include rural outreach, working among the homeless, mentorship, and teaching.

Elizabeth completed her undergraduate degree at Transylvania University and her medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine.

Elizabeth grew up in Southwest Indiana. (Go Hoosiers!) She moved across the country for the amazing broad-spectrum training FMR Spokane provides. The cooler temperatures and low humidity were a definite plus. Family medicine is the perfect field for her, as she loves to develop long-lasting relationships with her patients of all ages. She has special interests in maternal and child health, including obstetrics.

While she misses sweet tea, Elizabeth is loving living in Spokane. She enjoys getting out into the sun and enjoying hiking and swimming. She also loves to explore the local tea and book shops.

Brittney grew up in Fort Fairfield, ME and attended the University of New England.

Throughout medical education she was involved in numerous clubs and organizations including Sigma Sigma Phi – National Osteopathic medicine Honors Fraternity, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Wilderness Medical Society.  She also is cofounder of Moto for Miracles, a Washington based nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to raise funds for select local and national children’s charities through the goodwill found within the motorsports industry.  Her medical interests include preventative and lifestyle medicine, wilderness medicine, and women’s health and obstetrics.

Outside of medicine she loves being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoys rock climbing, skiing, hiking, biking, paddle boarding, camping, boating, or riding their motorcycles and dirt bikes.

Ryan grew up in Stevenson, WA and attended Clark College and Washington State University in Vancouver, WA. 

He has worked to reduce food insecurities in rural communities in the Columbia River Gorge, has been a Spanish medical interpreter, a clinical specialist and a tutor for Spanish and English.  Ryan is interested in working with patients and communities to overcome challenges and reach shared goals in health. 

Outside of medicine he enjoys swing dancing, Tae Kwon Do – where he is a 4^th degree blackbelt instructor and reading fantasy novels.

Ryan will spend his first-year training in Spokane and then transition for his remaining 2 years to Colville, WA – Rural Training Track

James grew up in Roosevelt, UT but moved to Sheridan, OR while in high school and now considers both places his home. After completing undergrad at BYU and medical school on the east coast at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine he was thrilled when offered the opportunity to return to the PNW to finish his training. He spends most of his free time at the local parks with his wife and three boys or playing around with power tools. Other hobbies include backpacking, fishing, skateboarding, snowboarding, fantasy football, listening to live music, and most recently, pickleball.

James was drawn to Family Medicine due to the continuity of care, broad scope, and opportunity to care for patients young and old. Special interests include full-scope family medicine, sports medicine, POCUS, and care of the underserved. He’s excited to train in the beautiful PNW and serve the people of Spokane.

Stephanie was raised in West Richland, WA and went to Carroll College and Regis University for her Masters.  She is a graduate of Pacific NW University in Yakima, WA.  She enjoys spending time outdoors including hiking, fishing, camping, and snowboarding.  Stephanie also enjoys reading, cooking and soccer.  Her medical interests are full-spectrum family medicine with a special interest in pediatrics and Women’s health.

Ethan was born in western Washington, but spent much of his childhood in Post Falls, Idaho. Ethan completed his undergraduate studies at Washington State University in Pullman, and eventually found his way to Spokane and the Tri-Cities as a member of the inaugural class at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.

While in medical school, Ethan realized a passion for primary care and serving underserved populations. This ultimately led him to pursue a career in full-spectrum Family Medicine with particular areas of interest in LGBTQIA+ inclusive healthcare, addiction medicine, and health equity. He is thrilled to continue his training at FMR Spokane.

Ethan enjoys reading, listening to music and podcasts, and hiking local trails with his partner and their dog.

Rahib was born near Chicago, Illinois, but has spent the latter half of his life growing up in the Nashville area.  Rahib completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and then completed medical school at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee. During his time in medical school, Rahib became very interested in caring for underserved populations after spending much of his clinical years helping care for patients in rural Appalachia.  

Rahib knew early on that he wanted primary care to be a huge part of his career. He is passionate about whole person care, health equity, continuity, lifestyle medicine, and behavioral health; all of which are huge parts of being a family medicine physician. Rahib felt drawn to Spokane FMR because he felt that it would provide him with great training in full spectrum family medicine, while also letting him focus on his passions at the same time.  

During his free time, Rahib enjoys running, going to the gym, hiking, camping, backpacking, playing board games, and spending time with his 2 cats, Zuco and Dash. Rahib is very excited to be moving out west to enjoy the beautiful nature that Washington has to offer.  

John grew up along the shores of Lake Michigan in Northern Illinois. After serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in southern California he attended Brigham Young University – Idaho where he studied History, Chemistry, and Biology. He went on to become part of the inaugural class of the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine where he co-chaired the Cardiology student subcommittee.

John leverages his personal and family experiences to build trusting doctor-patient partnerships that enable patients to live the healthiest lifestyle they choose. He believes family doctors are uniquely positioned not only to provide the most holistic patient care possible but also to guide patients thru an increasingly complex healthcare system. He follows the adage “the right tool for the right job” and utilizes his training in ultrasound, osteopathic manipulation, and traditional medical therapy to provide the best outcomes for patients. He takes an active interest in pediatric medicine, especially for children with special needs.

John was a full-time father for five years and continues to devote time to his wife, Kathy, and their three children. Together, they enjoy fruit and vegetable gardening, bicycling, playing board and video games, photography, and backyard astronomy.

Mikayla was born and raised in Lewiston, ID. She attended Whitworth University in Spokane, WA for undergraduate studies in Health Sciences before moving to Parker, CO to obtain her DO from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Mikayla and her husband are excited to be moving back to the Spokane area to continue their careers. 

Mikayla became interested in family medicine through its unique role in longitudinal and multigenerational care. She is passionate about providing patient focused, community based, and empowered care. Medical interests include reproductive health, gender affirming care, and osteopathy. She plans to settle in the pacific northwest, becoming a part of the community she serves for the rest of her career.  

Personal hobbies include crocheting, being outdoors with her husband and dog, as well as home renovation projects.  

Jared was born and raised in Washington state, spending most of his years growing up in Spokane Valley. He completed his undergraduate studies at Eastern Washington University before attending medical school at Pacific Northwest University in Yakima, WA.  

His passion for Family Medicine was fostered during clinical rotations in medical school with exposure to the diverse avenues of care within the field and the opportunity to connect with his community. Special interests within medicine include full-spectrum primary care, preventative health, mental health, and sports medicine. 

Jared enjoys exploring both the city locally as well as new areas within the PNW. Other passions include caring for his plants and dog Harrington, video games, and cooking new cuisine. He is excited with the opportunity to finally return to his hometown and further his training at Spokane FMR. 

Anne hail from Woodstock, IL and  pursued her higher education out West. Undergrad at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT then Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, WA (living and doing clinical rotations up in Anchorage, AK during years 3 & 4). Out west, she fell in love with hiking, backpacking, and identifying/documenting plants, animals, and birds around her. Anne’s other hobbies include reading, writing, running, cycling, swimming, TV crime shows, and movies based on real events. 

In high school, Anne narrowed down possible career choices to detective or doctor. The scale was ultimately tipped towards medicine by a love for science (huge nerd), in addition to solving mysteries. Anne is excited to bring her experiences and passion for medicine as she continues to learn from rural communities here in PNW. 

Matthew was born in Tacoma and grew up there and in Graham, WA. He attended Eastern Washington University for his undergraduate studies. He married his wife Liz in Spokane and moved across the country to attend medical school in Illinois at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.  

Throughout his life, Matthew has recognized that mental health is vitally important, and he initially chose psychiatry as his specialty. Partway through his intern year, he met a biopsychosocially complex patient who changed his trajectory. From then, Matthew’s passion for comprehensive and integrative care for medically, psychiatrically, and socially complex persons increased, and the natural choice was to pursue family medicine. He completed two years of psychiatry at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo before joining Spokane Family Medicine Residency. Matthew wishes to build a career treating chronic illness (mental and physical), providing longitudinal care, and helping persons (especially those in underserved populations) achieve better health outcomes. He desires to be a one-stop shop for his patients and be comfortable handling any patient that walks through the clinic doors. 

Matthew enjoys running, rowing, cycling, and playing role-playing video games. He loves hiking with his wife and two dogs, Teddy and Macklin. 

Carly Riehl is from Yakima Washington, but moved to the southwest to attend The University of Nevada, Las Vegas for her undergraduate studies. There she played for the women’s Volleyball team and was nominated for NCAA woman of the year. She will complete her Masters in Nutrition and Human Performance prior to joining us, and attended medical school here in Spokane at WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.  

 With a background in sports and nutrition Carly has a special interest in lifestyle and preventative medicine. She plans on utilizing the full scope of family medicine and building relationships with patients of all ages.  

 You might find Carly playing volleyball within Spokane’s robust volleyball community. Carly enjoys being active in the outdoors, including hiking with her family and two dogs, gardening, skiing, and backpacking in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.  

Marjorie is originally from Puyallup, Washington. She obtained both her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Medicine degrees at the University of Washington in Seattle and Spokane. 

 She is thrilled to continue her training in Spokane’s vibrant medical community. Her professional interests include promoting health equity, community health, and broad-spectrum family medicine. She envisions a future where healthcare is innovative, comprehensive, and accessible for all.  

 Outside of medicine, Marjorie enjoys international travel, reading, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her husband and their two dogs. She is proud to call Spokane home and to continue partnering with her patients to provide excellent care for this wonderful community. 

Eric has bounced back and forth between California and Colorado, enjoying the sunny outdoors of both states. Combining his love of travel and sun he studied medicine at the Technion in Haifa, Israel. Here he discovered his passion for primary care and preventive medicine while volunteering at the medical student clinic. When not in the clinic Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and son and playing board games with friends.

Trinell grew up on a small farm near Lynden, Washington. She completed her undergraduate degree in public health at the University of Washington and then worked at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for a couple years. She then attended the University of Washington School of Medicine as a TRUST (Targeted Rural Underserved Track) scholar with longitudinal training in Newport, WA.

She found family medicine filled her cup up from providing preventative medicine to the opportunity to provide longitudinal and multigenerational care. Her professional interests include population health, addiction medicine, obstetrics, and healthcare professional development. She hopes to complete an OB fellowship after residency and then settle down in a rural and underserved community within the PNW.

Outside of medicine she enjoys getting outdoors including hunting and fishing with her husband and two black labradors. When she’s not outside, she loves to paint, craft, and embroider. She is excited to continue her medical training in Spokane and Colville and learn from these amazing communities.

Helen grew up in Overland Park, KS and went on to study biochemistry at the University of Kansas. She then stuck around and received her MD at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Throughout her years of education Helen developed a passion for volunteering and learning about taking care of underserved populations. She loves that family medicine gives her the opportunity to learn about social determinants of health and advocate for health equity for all different patient populations.

Outside of medicine, she spends her free time knitting countless sweaters, scarves, hats, and more. She also loves spending time with her dog and 2 cats and cooking while watching reality TV. Besides hitting up the local yarn stores, Helen can’t wait to explore all the outdoor activities that Spokane has to offer and experience living in the PNW!

Lelia was born and raised in Springdale, Arkansas and attended the University of Arkansas, Little Rock where she majored in Dance Performance with a minor in Chemistry. Following her undergraduate studies, Lelia worked in the Laboratory for Human Neurobiology at Boston University Medical Center before returning to Arkansas for medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Lelia loves the arts and all things outdoors, and is an avid traveler. She is beyond excited to be moving to Spokane, WA for residency, and is looking forward to caring for those in the Pacific and Inland Northwest.

I grew up in Walla Walla Washington and have wanted to become a family medicine doctor for as long as I can remember. My wife Talitha and I recently welcomed our son Weston into the world. She is a fantastic nurse and we are enjoying being in health care together. I enjoy fixing up cars in my spare time and am currently restoring my father’s 1976 F100 pickup.

Derek is a dynamic and ambitious individual originally from Phoenix, Arizona. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, and a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Arizona State University. Derek then went on to earn a Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Public Health Administration from the University of Minnesota before completing medical school at the Western University of Health Sciences.

With a passion for helping underserved populations and a particular interest in hospitalist and sports medicine, Derek has always been dedicated to making a positive impact in his community. He is also highly involved in public health initiatives, working tirelessly to improve the health and wellbeing of those around him.

In his personal life, Derek is a devoted husband and pet parent to four dogs, six chickens, four ducks, and a tortoise. When he’s not working, Derek enjoys hiking, climbing, playing basketball and football, and indulging in his love for videogames.

Derek’s commitment to serving others, combined with his extensive education and experience, make him well suited for a career in family medicine where we never know what is coming through the door. He is eager to take the next step in his medical career to make a difference in the lives of those he serves.

Kyle grew up in a suburb outside of Portland, Oregon. Having interests in both art and science in high school, he decided to attend Vassar College in New York where he majored in biology and minored in film studies. After college, Kyle returned home to Portland and worked as a medical scribe before applying to medical school. He received his MD from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) where he found his passion in family medicine. He is thrilled to be training in Spokane for his residency! Outside of medicine, Kyle enjoys photography (both digital and film), seeing movies at old theaters, running, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.