"Dr. Packer received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology from Idaho State University in 1993. He received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Science in Des Moines, IA in 1997. After completing a Family Practice Residency through the University of Iowa he returned to his home state of Idaho. Dr. Packer has served as a Chairman of Department of Family Medicine and has served 6 years on the EIRMC Hospital Board of Directors. He has also been the recipient of the Frist Humanitarian Award from ERIMC. Dr. Packer enjoys the full spectrum of Family medicine, caring for newborn babies to geriatrics and everything in between (excluding obstetrics). He enjoys building a relationship with his patients, and believes that is so important for continuity of care. He approaches your healthcare as a partnership, where you work with him to optimize your health and improve the quality of your life."