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St. Luke's in the Baker City Community

In Baker City, our agricultural and historical roots have created a close-knit community. St. Luke’s is proud to be a part of it and we’re dedicated to keeping you and your family as healthy and possible, and providing the highest quality care when you’re sick, injured, or managing a long-term condition.

Highlights & Resources

  • Facilities & Locations

Specialties

  • Family Medicine
    Our providers care for your whole family, whether you need general wellness services or treatment for a specific condition.

  • General Urology

    Care for problems such as kidney stones, urinary incontinence, prostate cancer, enlarged prostate, and erectile dysfunction.

  • Internal Medicine
    Care for adults to support general wellness, address a specific condition, or manage chronic illness.

  • Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Urology
    Robotic and minimally invasive types of surgery for the urinary tract and male reproductive organs.

  • Men's Sexual and Reproductive Health
    Treatment for male infertility and low testosterone, plus microsurgery for erectile dysfunction and curvature of the penis.

  • Nutrition Services for Adults

    Our registered dietitians can help craft nutrition plans to lose weight, lower your cholesterol, regulate your blood pressure, and more.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Complete care for women during pregnancy, and general wellness exams and reproductive system care for women of all ages.
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    Urologic Oncology
    Advanced treatment of cancers affecting the urinary tract, bladder, kidneys, and male reproductive organs.

Providers

  • Trisha K. Adams Eckman, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Trisha Eckman, MD specializes in family medicine with an emphasis on obstetrics, women's health, and pediatric care.

    Dr. Eckman grew up in Oregon. Prior to medical school she earned her bachelor's degree from the College of Idaho.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Monte W. Anderson, PA-C

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Monte Anderson, PA-C specializes in family medicine and pediatrics. He earned his bachelor's degree in health science from Boise State University and his master’s degree in physician assistant studies at Oregon Health Sciences University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
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  • Neil J. Carroll, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Neil Carroll, MD specializes in family medicine, including obstetrics, pediatrics, and women's health. He is also interested in sports and wilderness medicine. 

    Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Carroll earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Iowa State University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
  • Kerma L. Cook, NP

    Kerma L. Cook, ANP

    Internal Medicine

    Biography

    K. LuAnn Cook, ANP is an adult nurse practitioner specializing in internal medicine with a geriatric focus. She has experience in cardiology and neurology and has worked with patients with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other movement disorders.

    LuAnn earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Portland and her master's degree in nursing from UCLA. She earned her post-master's certificate as an adult nurse practitioner from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. She is originally from the Baker City area and is excited to serve her home town.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
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  • Dean Defrees, MD

    Dean N. Defrees, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Dean N. Defrees, MD is originally from Baker County and enjoys caring for whole families and patients of every age. He has special interests in obstetrics, women's health, pediatrics, and treating hepatitis C.

    Prior to his medical education, Dr. Defrees studied biology at Oregon State University. In his free time, he enjoys helping with his family's cattle ranch and exploring eastern Oregon with his wife and family. 

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

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  • Korey Ham, NP

    Korey V. Ham, NP

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Korey V. Ham, DNP, NP-C is a nurse practitioner at St. Luke's Clinic – Eastern Oregon Medical Associates. He is trained in family medicine and has interests in diabetes management, gerontology, hospice and palliative care, as well as sexual and gender minority health.

    Korey earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing, and his doctorate in nursing practice, from Oregon Health and Science University. Originally from Baker City, he enjoys caring for his community.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
    • St. Luke's Health Partner
      St. Luke's Health Partner

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  • Eric R. Lamb, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Eric Lamb, MD specializes in family medicine, pediatrics, and endoscopy. He earned his bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Oregon State University and worked as a pharmacist for four years. While in residency, Dr. Lamb worked in acute care and emergency medicine. He practiced as a family physician at Baker Clinic before co-founding Eastern Oregon Medical Associates in 2003.
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  • Colleen M. McDonald, LCSW

    Biography

    Colleen M. McDonald, LCSW has experience treating both adults and children. She helps her patients learn skills to manage many conditions to improve their health, with particular focus on anxiety and depression. 

    Colleen earned her bachelor’s degree in anthropology and sociology with a social work emphasis from Eastern Oregon University, and her master’s degree in social work from Portland State University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
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      St. Luke's Health Partner

      These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.

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  • Michael S. Morris, MD

    Urology

    Biography

    Michael Morris, MD has special interests in all aspects of adult urology, including minimally invasive surgical techniques (laparoscopy, endoscopy, and robotic surgery), kidney stone disease, genitourinary cancer, BPH, female urology, prosthetic surgery, and infertility. Dr. Morris is a distinguished graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He completed his residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center, and served in the Air Force as a urologist.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

  • Jesse D. Smithson, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Jesse Daniel Smithson, MD specializes in family medicine, pediatrics, and diabetic education and management. Dr. Smithson practiced family medicine at Baker Clinic before co-founding Eastern Oregon Medical Associates.

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  • Micah J. Thayn, PA-C

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Micah Thayn, PA-C specializes in family medicine with an emphasis on preventive medicine. He has particular interests in pediatric care and diabetes mellitus management. 

    Micah earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Idaho State University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
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      St. Luke's Health Partner

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  • Lily J. Wittich, MD

    Family Medicine

    Biography

    Lily Wittich, MD has interests in obstetric care, women's health, and both adult and pediatric care.

    Originally from Oregon, Wittich graduated from Baker High School and studied psychology with minors in French and chemistry at the University of Oregon. She is excited to return home to practice. 

    In her free time, Dr. Wittich enjoys hiking, reading, swimming, and running.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     
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      St. Luke's Health Partner

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  • Lauren K. Zink, RD

    Nutrition Services

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
     

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