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St. Luke's is committed to ensuring our LGBTQIA+ patients and families feel welcome, respected, and comfortable discussing all aspects of their health care needs. Some of our providers have additional experience and training in caring for members of this community. These compassionate primary care providers specialize in the particular needs of our LGBTQIA+ patients, including overall health and wellness, as well as mental health care, HIV prevention, puberty blockers, and gender-affirming hormone therapy for adults. When appropriate, these providers can provide referrals to additional health care specialists.
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Family MedicineBiography
Kristina Brown, DO practices family medicine with special interest in women’s health, geriatrics, and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMT). She has training and extensive experience in treating patients with general OMT, as well as the Fascial Distortion Model™. She also enjoys working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and offers a safe space for gender-affirming primary care.
Dr. Brown believes all medical decisions should be shared between the patient and doctor. Her goal is treatment of the whole person through preventative early screenings and lifestyle changes to prevent further progression of disease.
Dr. Brown completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Portland and medical degree at Des Moines University. After completing her residency at Providence Milwaukie Family Medicine, she worked in Oregon before moving back home to Idaho. She enjoys exploring the cities and parks with her husband, son, and dog.
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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.
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Ashley King, MD is a family physician with an interest in adolescent medicine and women’s health, with an emphasis on caring for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. She works half time at the Ada County Victim Services Center where she directly cares for victims of violence and is St. Luke’s medical director for the community Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) team. She also has extensive experience caring for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Dr. King enjoys helping patients maintain or regain their health so they can enjoy life to the fullest. In her free time, Dr. King enjoys spending time in the mountains with her husband and children.
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Family MedicineBiography
Tara Whitaker, MD trained in broad spectrum family medicine. She has professional interests in women's health, adolescent medicine, family planning, sexual health, preventive care, mental health care, and care of older adults. She also has special interest and training in LGBTQIA+ health care and gender-affirming hormone therapy for adults.
Dr. Whitaker earned her bachelor's degree in comparative history of ideas with a focus on medical history and international studies from the University of Washington. While earning her medical degree she focused on underserved populations, and in 2010 was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
In her free time, Dr. Whitaker enjoys rafting, skiing, hiking, biking, and outdoor adventures of all kinds.
Note: Dr. Whitaker is currently accepting new patients for transgender medicine and hormone therapy.
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Family MedicineBiography
Phyllis You, MD provides family medicine care, including women's health, adult medicine, and pediatrics. She also enjoys caring for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and offers gender-affirming primary care for transgender patients, with referrals for hormone therapy and specialty care, as needed.
Dr. You earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry from Vanderbilt University, and while in medical school she received the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Award. After completing her residency, she served on the faculty of the Family Medicine Residency of Idaho for six years.
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