Suzanne Bladek, ARNP

I chose to become a nurse practitioner in order to provider ongoing care to a variety of people. I am interested in developing long-term relationships with patients to provide continuity of care. I believe it is important to understand the social, familial and other factors that influence health.

I graduated from the University of Washington with a Masters in Nursing. I received my Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. I am certified as both a women's health care and adult nurse practitioner. As a nurse practitioner I have worked in internal medicine, gynecology and reproductive endocrinology/infertility clinics. I have a special interest in providing primary care to women.

I am married with two young sons. I enjoy activities such as walking, running, reading and playing with my children at the playground.

Joel S. Hagedorn, M.D.

I chose to become a provider because I have a heartfelt wish to relieve suffering in the world and being a provider is one way to help in that regard. Being a provider allows me to assist people with lifestyle changes to prevent as well as treat disease.

I graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and completed my specialty training at Children’s Hospital San Francisco, California. Although I have expertise in the treatment of all adult health problems, I am especially interested in wellness care. My patients can expect an honest presentation of their medical situation from me, as well as a caring attitude.

I am married with two children, both in college. I enjoy hiking, skiing and jogging, as well as practicing meditation daily.

David B. Jackson, M.D.

I chose to specialize in Internal Medicine because I enjoy meeting and working with all kinds of people. The Internal Medicine specialty allows me to be committed to long-term caring relationships with patients.

I graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed my specialty training at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Oregon. I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. My training and interests are quite broad, but I have a special interest in Geriatric Medicine.

I am very active in a local Christian church, and my other interests include horseback riding, running, bicycling and spending time with my wife and two sons.

Thomas Merritt, M.D.

I enjoy working with people in a long-term collaborative relationship. My strengths as a health care provider are my compassion for people and my analytical mind that enjoys problem solving. As a primary care provider, I focus on prevention and wellness, as well as chronic illness management in the context of a long-term relationship. I believe healing does not take place until one feels heard.

I graduated from Northwestern University School of Medicine and completed my specialty training at the University of Washington. I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. My medical training and interests are broad and include asthma, hypertension, heart disease, how stress impacts our health and occupational medicine (work-related injuries).

I am very active in my local church and community service. I enjoy cross-country skiing, kayaking, and spending time with my wife and two adult daughters.

Prema Raghu, M.D.

Dr. Raghu received her medical degree in 1974 from University of Mysore in India. She completed post-graduate training, internship and residency in general and internal medicine at Hartlepool General Hospital, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and State University of New York at Buffalo. She did her fellowship training in endocrinology at the University of Washington and has been in practice in the Seattle area since 1986. Dr. Raghu has a special interest in caring for people with diabetes.

When she’s not involved in patient care, Dr. Raghu enjoys spending time with her two daughters, reading, traveling and listening to international music.

Lynn Reilly, M.D.

I became a provider to make a positive impact on people’s lives by helping them improve their health. As a provider, I am able to meet and work with a diverse group of people.

I graduated from Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, and completed my specialty training at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts. I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. I am interested in working with patients to optimize their health and well being while developing a long-term relationship.

I am married to an infertility specialist and have two young children. I enjoy swimming, scuba diving and scrap booking.

Kathryn Zufall, M.D.

Being a provider allows me to help people in a meaningful way. I especially enjoy participating in the long-term care of my patients.

I graduated in mathematics from Barnard College and received my MD from Harvard Medical School. I did my Internal Medicine residency at Virginia Mason here in Seattle. I am a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American College of Physicians. I am interested in general adult medicine and a thoughtful, caring relationship with my patients.

I enjoy spending time with my three grown sons. I am also an accomplished musician, playing the violin in several string quartets, and occasional performances.