"Chris was born and raised in Washington. After serving as an Officer in the US Navy he was honored to be part of the inaugural class of Physician Assistants at Oregon Health Sciences University. After completing his training he and his wife relocated back home to Spokane. He has practiced Emergency Medicine for 22 years in Eastern Washington and enjoys working for the people of rural communities. Chris continues to teach, lecture, mentor, and provide community outreach to groups large and small regarding all aspects of Emergency Medicine.
He believes in quality compassionate care and that patient education and understanding is an important foundation for effective healthcare. He thoroughly enjoys the impact that rural providers can have on a patient’s quality of life, from birth to death."