As a member of the National Health Services Corps (NHSC), we promise to serve all patients. This means:
If you are having a life-threatening medical emergency, please go to the nearest emergency department or call 911. If you need urgent support for a mental health crisis, please use 988 to call or text the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline.
If you need other support after hours, please call us first, even when we’re closed! Our clinic has after-hours telephone services available if you have a medical question and aren’t sure if you need an appointment or if you should go to an urgent care or emergency department. Please do not use MyChart messaging for any urgent messages.
Stephanie Gorringe, FNP has a special interest in preventive medicine and education, women's health, and pediatrics.
Stephanie earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Brigham Young University–Idaho, her bachelor's degree in nursing from Nevada State College, and her family nurse practitioner's degree from Graceland University.
Matthew Hunt, PA-C truly enjoys working in family medicine. He is passionate about preventive health care and practices what he preaches: eating a healthy diet, prioritizing regular exercise, and feeding the brain positive content to support a healthy mind. Before focusing on family medicine, he worked at a hormone clinic where he gained extensive experience treating low testosterone in men.
Matthew earned his master's degree in medical science from Lincoln Memorial University, where he was inducted into the Pi Alpha Honor Society.
In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, travel, photography, chasing storms.
Joshua Hutchinson, LCSW has many years of diverse experience in mental health. He specializes in infant mental health and child development (0 to 5 years), addiction recovery, depression, stress and anxiety management, and leadership development.
Josh employs several modalities of evidence-based treatment in his practice including solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, and other mindfulness practices. He also has extensive training in using dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) with individuals and groups. In his current role, Josh works closely with medical providers to offer patients a team-based approach to high-quality mental health care. Josh has a passion for service and is always prepared to help others in professional and community settings.
Josh earned his master’s degree in social work from Louisiana State University. He is married with three children and is committed to maintaining balance between his professional and personal life. At home, he is passionate about applying values consistent with good mental and spiritual health.
In his free time, Josh enjoys spending time with his family in nature and exploring Idaho. He and his wife also enjoy traveling the world.
Jacob Larsen, PA-C has special interests in lifestyle medicine and a strong belief that healthy lifestyle choices are the core of a quality life and good health.
Jake earned his bachelor's degree in Spanish with a minor chemistry at Weber State University, and his master’s degree in physician assistant studies at Idaho State University. While studying for his bachelor's degree, he served as a volunteer bilingual interpreter for McKayDee Hospital and received grant funds for research in alternative medicinal practices among the indigenous population in Guatemala, which included herbal remedies and healing practices performed by curanderos, or traditional healers. He traveled to Guatemala and interviewed many of the curanderos and documented the use of differing plants used by the people for medicinal purposes. He has a love for serving the Latin-American population and a passion in learning about new cultures and backgrounds.
Apart from work, Jake enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, exercise, hiking, construction work, and learning.
Dr. Melvin graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's degree in biology. He earned his doctoral degree in osteopathic medicine from Midwestern University's Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and attended the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho through the University of Washington.
In his free time, Dr. Melvin enjoys fishing, skiing, upland bird hunting, and spending quality time with his family. He is also involved with his local school board.
Jennifer Quesnell, NP is part of a team-based family practice. She is passionate about preventative health care, caring for chronic medical conditions, and patient teaching. She strives to provide a safe environment for all patients to communicate health concerns and goals.
Jennifer earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Boise State University and a master's degree in nursing from Maryville University. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
In her free time, Jennifer loves spending time with her family, travelling, and reading.
Daniel Ripley, DO enjoys caring for a broad spectrum of patients, including kids, adults, geriatrics, and women’s health. He is passionate about preventive and lifestyle medicine and striving to make sure everyone is well taken care of to ensure they can continue to enjoy life to the fullest. Quality of life is a top priority for him and he loves to help others reach the goals they strive for.
Prior to his medical education, Dr. Ripley earned his bachelor's degree in biology from CSU-Monterey Bay. In his free time, he enjoys going on adventures with his wife and dogs. He enjoys mountain biking, street tacos, fishing, snowboarding, snorkeling, and powerlifting.
Richard Sandison, MD has special interest in adult medicine, including the elderly.
Dr. Sandison earned his medical degree from the University of California, Davis, graduating Alpha Omega Alpha. He also completed an internship in family medicine at Marshall University, where the faculty named him resident of the year. Next, Dr. Sandison and his wife moved to Africa, where he worked in a mission hospital in rural Kenya. Upon returning from Kenya, he finished his family medicine residency at the University of Iowa. Dr. Sandison has worked as a family physician in Twin Falls ever since, except for a one-year sabbatical spent serving a medical mission in Ecuador.
Dr. Sandison and his wife are the proud parents of three adult daughters. In his free time, he enjoys ultra endurance sports, sailing, and listening to great novels.
Skyler S. Shippen, MD practices the full spectrum of family medicine, including women's health and pediatrics. He has special interest in international medicine and adolescent medicine, and enjoys working with patients who have disabilities.
Dr. Shippen is passionate about community service. He has volunteered for the Special Olympics as a basketball coach, and worked with Journeys Development Disability Agency as a volunteer and field trip coordinator. He also organized and taught diabetes seminars in the West Indies and raised money to fund local availability of glucometers, test strips, and diabetes education.
Dr. Shippen studied medicine internationally at Ross University School of Medicine and completed his medical school rotations at Central Michigan University. Prior to his medical education, he served an LDS mission in Madagascar and earned his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University - Idaho.
Originally from Idaho, Dr. Shippen grew up on a cattle ranch. He is married with four children and loves playing electric guitar, fishing, dirt biking, and helping his kids raise 4H animals.
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