Shawn Chen, DO, graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in Biochemistry and Psychology. She worked as a research assistant for a year in the Department of Pathology at the University before obtaining her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA.

Dr. Chen's interests lie in Women’s Health and Pediatrics. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Michelle Hillar LMHC, was born and raised in Spokane, WA. She has lived in Western Washington for about 25 years and has her bachelor's degree from WSU in Social Science and her master's degree from Seattle University in Therapeutic Psychology. Michelle is also an LGBTQ specialist and has worked with adults, adolescence and children during her career, with an emphasis on anxiety, depression and OCD.

Approach:
Michelle strives to treat each person with care and compassion with whatever they bring to the table. She feels that meeting a person where they are is the best way to form a solid relationship and can ensure the person feels heard and understood.

Other Interests

Michelle has three children, two are young adults and the other is 13 years old. She loves tacos, watching Golden Girls, is fluent in all things royal, and wants to adopt all the dogs in the world.

Mickey Kander, PA-C, MSW, MPH, is especially interested in whole patient care that addresses more than physical ailments alone. He is a graduate of the University of Washington’s Physician Assistant Program. Before becoming a physician assistant, Mickey was a clinical social worker and public health professional. His social work experience taught him that each patient is unique, and an expert in their own care. From public health, he learned that health care is ideal when there is evidence to support what works best.

His interests include pediatrics, mental health, LGBTQ treatment and preventive care. When he is not in clinic, Mickey can be found spending time with his husband, writing short stories, or baking. He also volunteers frequently for an organization that provides health support to villagers in rural Guatemala and provides care at a homeless youth clinic in Seattle. Someday, he hopes to own a cocker spaniel and learn how to crochet.

• Interest in LGBTQ+ health

NOTE: Dr. Nelsen is accepting new pediatric patients only.

Michele Nelsen, MD received both her bachelor of science and medical degrees from the University of Washington. She completed her residency in family medicine at Valley Medical Center.

Dr. Nelsen's professional interests include obstetrics, women's healthcare, and pediatrics. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, and spending time with her husband and daughters.

Vandita Samavedi, MD completed her residency at the University of Illinois-Chicago, Michael Reese Hospital. Before moving to the Northwest she was in private practice in Kentucky.

Dr. Samavedi's focus is on primary and preventive care for men and women. Her medical interests include diabetes, geriatrics, cholesterol management, and women's healthcare. In her spare time she likes traveling, cooking, painting, and creative writing.

Paul Wardrop, MD, enjoys working with patients and families of all ages. Dr. Wardrop has special interests in preventive care, chronic disease management, office procedures and pediatrics.

He received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine. He completed his Residency in Family Medicine at St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia, WA.

Outside of work, Dr. Wardrop enjoys fly fishing for trout and steelhead. He also enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time outdoors and watching football.