Overview
I was born on the outskirts of Vancouver, British Columbia, but did the majority of my learning, growing, and mistake-making in Portland, Oregon. Eighteen years of Pacific Northwest living left me dreaming about the California sunshine and led me to Santa Clara University, where I studied public health. When I had the unexpected chance to work in the medical clinics of the Santa Clara County jail, I took it, not knowing that my time in jail would become a turning point for me in how I viewed the injustices of incarceration, the importance of social determinants of health, and the belief that health care is a fundamental human right. After Santa Clara, I headed back up the West Coast to spend some time working with the Korean immigrant community in Portland and helping to lead a breast cancer screening outreach program. I then made my way to Saint Louis University for medical school, where I was able to continue working with incarcerated populations both through research identifying women’s pregnancy intentions as well as a juvenile detention center tutoring program. On the clinical side, I knew from early on that Family Medicine, with its exposure to nearly all the fields that had piqued my interest, ability to see a variety of populations and build long-term relationships with patients, and emphasis on community and advocacy, was where I belonged. I am incredibly excited to return to this corner of the continent but especially thrilled to be at Swedish First Hill and join a program that is passionate about so many of the things that have shaped my life and career. My particular interests include health care for undocumented immigrants and incarcerated populations, culturally-responsive care, and the role of trauma in health outcomes. In my free time, you can most likely find me feeding peanut butter and apples to my dog Cheddar, attempting to improve my cocktail-making skills, scoping out my local cheese counter, dreaming about snowboarding and boating, or re-watching Parks and Recreation.
Dr. Son is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Genital Warts, Keratosis Pilaris, and Orthostatic Hypotension.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
33431 13th Pl S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Son has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Physician Care NW
David Kennel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Kennel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Kennel is currently accepting new patients.
Robert Jr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chehalis, Washington. Dr. Jr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Osmotic Diuresis, and Sciatica.
Franciscan Medical Clinic - University Place
Paul Schmidt, DO, provides primary care for families with special interest in pediatrics, sports medicine, women's health and osteopathic medicine. Drawn to medicine by the desire to help others, Dr. Schmidt pursues every avenue necessary to help each patient achieve optimal health and wellness. Dr. Schmidt also serves as the Peninsula High School team physician. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Orthostatic Hypotension. His top areas of expertise are Thrush, Tension Headache, Macroamylasemia, and Obesity in Children.
Areas of Expertise
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