Overview

Kate McDonald, CNM, WHNP-BC, offers a holistic approach to personalized, evidence-based midwifery and general women's health care, from adolescence to menopause.Kate embraces the belief that community health care should be equitable and accessible to all. She strongly values providing education that empowers women to make informed decisions about their care, and she ensures her patients feel listened to and genuinely cared for during every encounter. Kate is passionate about promoting physiologic birth and supporting the birthing person in achieving their desired birth experience.Kate is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Gestational Diabetes, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Mcdonald is board certified in American Midwifery Certification Board. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Mcdonald is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licenses

Advanced Practice Midwife in WA

Board Certifications

American Midwifery Certification Board

Hospital Affiliations

Franciscan Medical Group.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.

Languages Spoken

English
Amharic
Russian
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Franciscan Women's Health Associates - Gig Harbor
6401 Kimball Drive, Suite 104, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Dr. Katherine (. Mcdonald accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-853-8050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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