Cherry Hill Physicians
| Brian Kiernan, MSSA, LICSW |
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Full spectrum family medicine, Womens' health including obstetrics, family planning & full spectrum birth control, Integrative medicine, LGBTQ medicine, Latino health (Jenny speaks fluent Spanish)
Philosophy of Care
As a family physician, I feel privileged to care for my patients and their families, offering them support through all of life's ups and downs. I believe in taking a holistic view of my patients and carefully considering all the outside factors that may play a role in their health. Not only do I focus on treating disease, but I also believe it is just as important to focus on promoting health, and I plan to continue gaining knowledge in integrative medicine in order to offer my patients even more options.
Personal Interests
Jenny has over 300 hours of training as a teacher in Anusara yoga, and hopes to integrate this into her practice some day. She also enjoys modern dance, being out in nature, hiking, skiing, kayaking, growing vegetables in her garden, and cooking for friends. Jenny continues to travel & be active with Doctors for Global Health, most recently in Morazan, El Salvador.
Medical School
University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Languages
English & Spanish (fluent)
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Women's health and obstetrics, adolescent medicine, pediatrics, HIV care, mental health, refugee health care
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Languages
English and Spanish (fluent)
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Preventive medicine, Obstetrics and Women’s health, Adolescent medicine, LGBTQ health
Philosophy of Care
Dedication to understand and maximize the health of each unique patient, through education, empowerment, and open communication; appreciation of the many elements that shape an individual’s life and their effect on health as a whole.
Personal Interests
Outdoor adventures of all kinds, basketball, rugby, equestrian, writing/reading, and cooking
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency
Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Languages
English, Spanish
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Integrative medicine, pediatrics, care for the Spanish speaking patient
Philosophy of Care
I want to provide my thoughtful attention to every patient. I strive to build relationships in order to achieve long-term wellness.
Personal Interests
Outdoor sports, travel, spending time with family and friends
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Languages
English & Spanish
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Full spectrum family medicine. Women's health, especially reproductive health care, birth control, and obstetrics. Adolescent health. Preventive health care.
Philosophy of Care
I love family medicine because of the wide spectrum of care. I enjoy being able to take care of both men and women and every generation in the same family. I also believe in taking care of "the entire patient." That means addressing all medical conditions from pregnancy to high blood pressure, as well as the psychological, and social issues that are a part of each patients identity and health. Most importantly I believe in preventative health care and all the things we can do together to help keep you healthy!
Personal Interests
I enjoy being outdoors and participating in a wide variety of activities including hiking, camping, skiing, running, biking, and playing soccer. I also love exploring Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Walking around Seattle's various neighborhoods, doing a little people watching and taking in the mountain views never gets old. When I'm not outside I enjoy cooking, trying new restaurants, and making dinner with fresh vegetables from our garden.
Medical School
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Paul Costello, M.D.Clinical Interests
I love teaching, providing Family Oriented Maternity Care—yes, I deliver babies!—and Family Oriented Palliative Care, having been a volunteer medical director of a 2 bed “hospice house” for 7 years. I perform minor procedures like skin biopsy, joint injections, IUD placement, ingrown toenail care, circumcision. I enjoy caring for families in all ways.
Languages spoken:
I speak and understand Spanish fairly well.
Philosophy of Care
I chose to be a family physician committed to caring for the underserved in 1984 as a sophomore in college when I studied Introduction to Community Medicine and Health & Society. There I first learned about the origins of the specialty, of Neighborhood (now called Community) Health Centers, of primary care and the Biopsychosocial Model of health and illness. I believe in caring for people in the context of their family. I support the definition of family as any group of people related biologically, legally or emotionally.
Personal Interests
I was born and raised in Upstate New York, the youngest of 7 kids. I am happily married to another family physician and together we raise our 3 sons. I value lessons learned from my catholic upbringing and my current Quaker faith tradition. I love to play tennis and to commute to work via bike and bus.
Medical School
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Internship/Residency
Highland Hospital/University of Rochester, Rochester NY
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Sam Cullison, M.D.Specialty
Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine in Addictive Disease
Clinical Interests
- Full spectrum Family Medicine including the care of adults, children and pregnancy
- The care of the geriatric patients (patients over 65 years of age)
- Addiction Medicine including the provision of buprenorphine (Suboxone) for opiate substitution therapy
- Chronic Pain treatment
Philosophy of Care
I have always seen the practice of medicine as an opportunity to create close professional relationships with patients in partnership to help achieve the patient's goals in optimization of their own health status. I try my very best to provide to patients the type of care that I personally would want for myself or my family. This care should be as patient centered as possible.
Personal Interests
Outside of Medicine, I have been married to my wife for 40 years as of 2011, and we have two delightful adult sons and one grandchild. My interests over many decades include daily exercise, travel (especially Hawaii where we have traveled 40 times!), computer technology, music (including acoustic blues guitar), nonfiction reading & exploring the many terrific restaurants of Seattle.
Within medicine, I have been very involved in various medical organizations, having been president of the Washington Academy of Family Physicians, the Washington State Medical Association and a past member of the national committee that accredits Family Medicine training programs. I currently serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.
Medical School
University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine
Residency
University of Washington School of Medicine
Board Certification:
- Family Medicine
- Geriatrics
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests / Special Procedures Performed
International Medicine, Travel Medicine, minor surgical procedures, including vasectomy, Public Health, Care of Spanish speaking populations, Addiction Medicine, Obstetrics
Personal Interests
I am married and have twin daughters, a dog and two cats. I work with my wife on international research on emerging infectious diseases. I am a potter and frequently exhibit locally.
Medical School
Yale University School of Medicine
Residency
University of New Mexico
Board Certifications
Family and Community Medicine
Languages
Spanish, Hebrew, basic French, Indonesian
Biography
Dr. Engel received his undergraduate degree in biology and political science at Cornell University. He studied medicine at Yale University, where he expanded his interest in travel and international research. Dr. Engel completed an internship in general surgery before doing his residency training in Family Medicine, and subsequently earned a master’s degree in Public Health at the University of New Mexico. In 2002, Dr. Engel and his family moved to Seattle where he accepted a faculty position with the Cherry Hill residency program. Dr. Engel pursues many research projects around the globe and continues to be drawn to family medicine because it pulls together the scope of his experience. He especially enjoys taking care of entire families, keeping up his Spanish language skills, and performing surgical procedures. He thrives on practicing in a community-based setting focusing on providing care to underserved populations.
Joshua Evans, M.D.Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Philosophy of Care
Personal
Medical School
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Pediatrics, adolescent medicine, obstetrics, care of refugees, infectious disease, addiction, justice in healthcare and sports medicine.
Philosophy of Care
Jen believes that healthcare must involve the whole person. A person's physical health is intertwined with their social, psychological and spiritual health. She strongly believes in empowering her patients, partnering with them so that they can maximize their own wellness.
Personal
Jen is originally from Cleveland, OH. She loves long distance running, biking, reading and baking.
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Languages
Spanish, French, Bambara
Paul Gianutsos, M.D., M.P.H.Specialty
- Family Medicine
- Addiction Medicine
Clinical Interests / Special Procedures Performed
- Women’s Health
- Addictive disorders
- Diabetes
- Colposcopy
- Loop Electrical Excisional Procedure (LEEP)
Personal Interests
Dr. Gianutsos has special interest in women’s health, addictive disorders and chronic diseases in adults such as diabetes and emphysema. He sees pregnant women and babies and children of all ages. He delivers babies at Swedish Medical Center where he also and cares for hospitalized adults and children. He is a member of the American Board of Family Medicine and of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. He has a special interest in teaching and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine with the University of Washington. Outside of medicine, Dr Gianutsos enjoys skiing and running and traveling with his wife and two children.
Medical School
UCLA/Drew
Residency
Providence Family Medicine
Board Certifications
- American Board of Family Medicine
- American Board of Addiction Medicine
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Women's Health and family planning, Geriatrics, LGBT health, addiction and substance abuse, care for the underserved, outpatient surgical procedures and care for immigrant populations.
Philosophy of Care
Working in partnership with patients to achieve their health goals and maintain wellness and happiness in their life. Advocating together for the benefit of our community.
Personal Interests
Movies, Ultimate Frisbee, Graphic Novels, Writing.
Medical School
University of Michigan
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Languages
English and Mandarin Chinese
Specialty
Family Medicine
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Bio coming soon!
Paige Kasai, M.D.Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Women's Health, Obstetrics, Adolescent health, Pediatrics, Family planning, Alternative Medicine
Philosophy of Care
Focus is placed on understanding patients in the full context of their lives and families.
Helping patients to become invested in their own care by understanding their own motivation for health and through patient education. Embracing the mind body connection and incorporating alternative medicine into practice.
Personal Interests
Golf, Running, Zumba, Cooking
Medical School
Albany Medical College
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Kevin Kless, M.D.Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Integrative Medicine (does consults on Monday afternoon)
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Family Planning, including contraceptive counseling and IUD insertions, Dermatology, Addiction Medicine, Outpatient Surgical Procedures
Philosophy of Care
Determining how individuals can achieve better health and sustain good health using available resources. Engaging people to invest in their health. Improving health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle changes.
Personal Interests
While attending UCLA for his undergraduate education, Anuj volunteered at a Mobile Clinic for homeless individuals for many years, learning about the social and medical issues that afflicted this community. This experience directed him towards medicine and the care of underserved and uninsured individuals. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking, running, and being around water, in addition to cooking and playing board games with friends.
Medical School
Oregon Health Sciences University
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Brian Kiernan, MSSA, LICSWSpecialty
Behavioral Health / Clinical Social Work
Clinical Interests
Geriatrics and aging, mood disorders, GLBT issues, end of life issues, chronic disease management, solution-focused therapy, CBT, teaching
Philosophy of care
I believe that individuals come to therapy with unrecognized strengths and resources. It is my goal to help you understand your inherent capability and to work with you to develop and increase that innate ability to manage and cope with the stressors of your life. There are many methods that we can use together to accomplish these goals and we will mutually decide on which method will work best in your specific situation.
Graduate School/Internships
Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH)
Cleveland Clinic (Lutheran Hospital) Geropsychiatric Social Work
Hospice of the Western Reserve (Cleveland, OH) Hospice Social Work
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington)
Personal Interests
Gardening, travel, reading, SCUBA diving, Celtic history and culture
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Integrative and Functional Medicine, Care of HIV+ patients, Adolescent Medicine, prenatal care
Philosophy of Care
Care of the family and person in the context of their lives, focusing on sustainable change through lifestyle modification and medical interventions
Personal Interests
Running, cooking with local foods, listening to and playing music
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Vanessa Litmann, M.D.Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Dr. Litman has a special interest in healthcare for Latinos, immigrant health, and underserved medicine. She also has a passion for global health and recently had the opportunity to volunteer in South Africa and Zimbabwe. She is excited to participate in an Integrative Medicine area of concentration with Dr. Sethi this year.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Litman believes that compassionate and holistic health care is a right for all. She enjoys caring for people at all stages of life, from the newborn to seniors and everyone in between including pregnant woman.
Personal Interests
Biking, hiking, dancing (zumba, cumbia, merengue, salsa), music, baking, and spending time with family and friends
Medical School
New York Medical College
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Languages
English, Spanish
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Patient education, preventive medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, dermatology, reproductive health, office procedures
Philosophy of Care
Gretchen believes in working with patients to personalize treatment decisions, practice healthy behaviors, and live happier
Personal
Gretchen is from Eastern Washington. She enjoys gardening, spending time with family, snowboarding, and biking
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Lifestyle and preventive medicine, obstetrics, women's health, pediatrics, geriatrics, nutrition, infectious diseases, liver disease, dermatology
Philosophy of Care
Linsey believes in the holistic model of care, caring for the physical, mental, spiritual and social health of her patients and acknowledging them as whole people, treating their illnesses within the context of their lives. She also believes in the importance of developing strong patient-doctor relationships and enjoys educating her patients and engaging them in their own care.
Personal Interests
Linsey is from Columbia, Missouri. She and her husband enjoy spending time outdoors camping, hiking, and playing with their dog, Ruby, an Australian shepherd. She also enjoys reading, yoga, dancing, and cooking with whole foods and local ingredients.
Medical School
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Residency
Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Tuan-Anh Nguyen, M.D.Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Patient education, geriatric medicine, integrative medicine
Philosophy of Care
My goals as a provider are to help my patients achieve optimal health through promoting healthy lifestyle and disease prevention. I am always available to my patients to care for them when they are sick and also when they are well. I strive to provide high quality, compassionate care through open communication and respect.
Personal Interests
I enjoy anything that involves being outdoors such as hiking, kayaking, and skiing. I am passionate about music and enjoy playing the guitar.
Medical School
University of Arizona
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Languages
English and Vietnamese
Specialty
Pediatrics
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Biography coming soon!
Matt Perez, M.D.Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
- Sports Medicine, Dermatology, Pregnancy care & family planning (vasectomy provider), Addiction medicine, Women’s health, and the primary care of patients with autoimmune/ rheumatologic diseases
Philosophy of Care
Patient education is important to me. I will involve you in making shared and informed decisions about your medical care. I believe we can work together to reasonably manage chronic conditions and concerns that come up along the way.
Personal Interests
I was born and raised in Washington State. Outside of medicine, I enjoy ultimate frisbee, plants, spending time with my wife and our pet bird Chico, and the pursuit of delicious spicy foods (like Indian & Ethiopian) around Seattle. I ran cross country in college and still enjoy distance running.
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Tanmeet Sethi, M.D.Specialty
Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine
Clinical Interests
Integrative medicine, nutrition, mind-body medicine, functional medicine, botanicals and women’s health
Philosophy of Care
I believe the patient and the physician are partners in wellness, the patient offering their innate wisdom and their body’s desire to heal with the physician’s knowledge as a guide. I believe in using all tools as healing including food, mind-body medicine, botanicals and supplements, and medications. This partnership is a path I feel privileged to walk with patients.
Medical School
Rush Medical College
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Languages
Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi, conversational French
Biography
Dr. Sethi joined the faculty in the fall of 2003. She is a board-certified family physician who graduated from the Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency in 2000 and has been practicing in the Seattle community since. Dr. Sethi’s primary interests are Integrative Medicine and maternal-child health. She has completed a two year fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona with Dr. Weil and is faculty for the Center of Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. She has also received training in functional medicine and Ayurvedic Medicine in India and the U.S. She leads an Integrative Medicine consultation clinic at the Cherry Hill Clinic site and runs mind-body medicine group visits twice a year at the clinic. She directs the Integrative Medicine curriculum and Area of Concentration which includes a more intensive learning experience in mind-body medicine, nutrition, botanicals, nutritional supplements and integrative medicine consultations.
Specialty
Family Medicine, sports medicine
Head Team physician for Seattle University
Biography
Formerly a college level athlete and musician, he has played trumpet in the Seattle Symphony and continues to enjoy music, sports and exercise. His favorite thing to do is spend time with family and friends. He is blessed with a very close family in Seattle area and believes that our residents, faculty and staff should feel like a close family and he continues to work to make it that way.
Julie Taraday, M.D.Specialty
Family Medicine
Biography
Coming soon!
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Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
Philosophy of Care
Personal Interests
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Specialty
Family Medicine
Biography
coming soon!
Specialty
Family Medicine
Clinical Interests
- Intersection of Primary Care and Mental Health Care
- Community Health
- Addiction Medicine
- LGB and Transgender Health
Philosophy of Care
I found my calling in Family Medicine because I believe it appreciates the whole person (body, mind, spirit), including the importance of social relationships to other individuals and communities. I approach each of my patients with this in mind, as we work together to better understand how we can address their health and well-being.
Personal Interests
Jonathan grew up in North Carolina and remained there for both college and medical school, before moving to Seattle. Away from work, he likes finding new food experiences, exploring parks in the area, and enjoying a night of dancing, karaoke, or pub trivia with friends.
Medical School
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
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