Medical Providers

	Kelli K. Cole Physician Assistant-Certified, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	BS in Chemistry from Harding University in Searcy, AR MS in Physician Assistant Studies from Pacific Universtiy in Forest Grove, OR Completed Associate Fellowship in Integrative Medicine from the Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, AZ
	Residency:	N/A
	Specialties:	Primary Care with Interest in Integrative Medicine & Holistic Care and Experience in Emergency Medicine
	Board Certifications:	National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
	Professional Memberships:	American Academy of Physician Assistants Washington Academyof Physician Assistants Wilderness Medical Society
	Languages Spoken:	English, Basic Spanish
	What I Like About ICHC:	Working with people in my local community toward better health.
	Christopher J. Covert-Bowlds MD, Physician, Ferndale Clinic
	Education:	BA in French/Biology/Pre-med from Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, WA
	Residency:	Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, WA
	Specialties:	Family Medicine
	Board Certifications:	American Board of Family Medicine
	Professional Memberships:	Washington Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Family Physicians
	Languages Spoken:	English, Spanish, French, & minimal Portuguese
	What I Like About ICHC:	Deepening relationships with patients and staff & encouraging and empowering people to take control of their own health.
	Elizabeth L. Gabay MD, Physician, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	BS in Medical Sciences from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI MD from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI
	Residency:	Residency at the University of California-Irvine Medical Center in Orange, CA, in Internal Medicine Fellowship at the University of California-Los Angeles & Wadsworth VA Medical Center in Infectious Diseases
	Specialties:	Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, & Geriatrics
	Board Certifications:	American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, & Geratrics
	Professional Memberships:	American College of Physicians Alpha Omega Alpha
	Languages Spoken:	English, Spanish, Irish
	What I Like About ICHC:	I enjoy helping people to manage their own medical problems and challenges. It's the best job in the world.
	Taisiya (Taya) Y. Gileff ARNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	BS in Nursing from Washington State University in Pullman, WA MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner Studies from Washington State University in Pullman, WA
	Residency:	N/A
	Specialties:	Family Practice
	Board Certifications:	American Nurse Credentialing Center
	Professional Memberships:	British Columbia Nurse Practitioners Association
	Languages Spoken:	English, Russian
	What I Like About ICHC:	What I like about ICHC is the people. They are good-natured, friendly and team-oriented.
	Rebecca Hale Physician Assistant-Certified, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	BA from Lone Mountain College in San Francisco, CA PA Certificate from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA
	Residency:	NA
	Specialties:	Family Practice
	Board Certifications:	National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
	Professional Memberships:	Washington Academy of Physician Assistants
	Languages Spoken:	English, Spanish
	What I Like About ICHC:	I like working where they walk the talk "Health care for all."
	Muriel R. Handschy ARNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Interim Medical Director, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	BS in Nursing from the University of Colorado in Denver, CO MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner Studies from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA
	Residency:	N/A
	Specialties:	Family Practice
	Board Certifications:	American Nurses Credentialing Center
	Professional Memberships:
	Languages Spoken:	English
	What I Like About ICHC:
	Virginia C. Lester ARNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Point Roberts Clinic
	Education:	AA RN from East Los Angeles Junior College & Los Angeles County General Hospital School of Nursing in Los Angeles, CA BA in Psychology and BSN in Nursing from California State University in Fresno, CA MSN FNP from the University of California in San Francisco, CA
	Residency:	NA
	Specialties:	Family Practice, Geriatrics, & Women's Health
	Board Certifications:	American Nurse Credentialing Center
	Professional Memberships:
	Languages Spoken:	English
	What I Like About ICHC:	Patient interaction and response.
	Kelly M. McInerney ARNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	BS in Nursing from Ryerson University in Ryerson, Toronto, Ontario, CANADA MS in Nursing from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, CANADA Post Master's Certificate from the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA
	Residency:	N/A
	Specialties:	Family Practice
	Board Certifications:	American Nurses Credentialing Center
	Professional Memberships:
	Languages Spoken:	English
	What I Like About ICHC:
	Paul L. Sarvasy MD, Physician, Interim Associate Medical Director, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	BA in Zoology from the University of California in Berkeley, CA MD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH Family Practice internship at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital in Cleveland, OH
	Residency:	San Francisco General Hospital in San Francisco, CA
	Specialties:	Family Practice
	Board Certifications:	American Board of Family Practice
	Professional Memberships:
	Languages Spoken:	English
	What I Like About ICHC:
	Janine Shaw MD, Physician, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	BA in English from Oberlin College BS and PA from the State University of New York at Stoneybrook MD from Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI
	Residency:	Swedish Family Medicine in Seattle, WA.
	Specialties:	Family Practice
	Board Certifications:	American Board of Family Medicine
	Professional Memberships:
	Languages Spoken:	English, Spanish
	What I Like About ICHC:	A chance to provide a medical home to those in need.
	Sara L. Sheaffer DO, Physician, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	BS in Biology from City College of City University of New York in New York, NY, Magna Cum Laude DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY
	Residency:	St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY
	Specialties:	Family Medicine
	Board Certifications:	American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
	Professional Memberships:	American Osteopathic Association American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Washington Osteopathic Medical Association
	Languages Spoken:	English, Spanish
	What I Like About ICHC:	I like working at Interfaith because I enjoy working with a team of people who are committed to both community service & to providing the highest standard of medical care, and because I enjoy helping people to learn about how to take better care of themselves and their families.
	Lauren A. Sokolik ARNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	BS in Biology from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner studies from Seattle University in Seattle, WA
	Residency:	N/A
	Specialties:	Family Practice
	Board Certifications:	American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
	Professional Memberships:	American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
	Languages Spoken:	English
	What I Like About ICHC:	I like working at Interfaith because patients & staff are working together to build health in our community.
	Nurith St. Pierre - NEW PROVIDER THAT STARTED IN BELLINGHAM AUGUST 2009 ARNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Downstate Medical Center SUNY in Brooklyn, NY. Master of Public Health from Columbia University's School of Public Health in New York, NY. ARNP degree from Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA.
	Residency:	N/A
	Specialties:	Family Practice
	Board Certifications:	American Nurses Credentialing Center
	Professional Memberships:	N/A
	Languages Spoken:	English
	What I Like About ICHC:	The ability to provide care to people regardless of their ability to pay.
	Jenny V. Walter Physician Assistant-Certified, Bellingham Clinic
	Education:	BA in Latin American Studies with Minor in Spanish from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. MS in Physician Assistant Studies from the Physician Assistant Program at the University of Saint Francis in Albuquerque, NM.
	Residency:	N/A
	Specialties:	N/A
	Board Certifications:	National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
	Professional Memberships:
	Languages Spoken:	English, Spanish
	What I Like About ICHC:	Working at ICHC is great because every day brings about a new set of challenges and the ongoing opportunity to learn and teach.