Dr. Chan received his master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his medical degree from the University of Washington. He completed his family practice residency at Valley Medical Center.

Dr. Chan worked as a research scientist for many years and has served on the board of the Washington State Medical Association. His practice covers all aspects of family medicine, including pediatrics and obstetrics. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, camping, horseback riding, and gardening.

Samira Farah, MD, was born in Somali, and grew up in Kent, Washington. She received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Washington in Seattle then went on to complete her Family Medicine Residency at Valley Medical Center.

As an individual who grew up in an under-served community, Dr. Farah has always strived to give back to her community, providing the best healthcare possible. She takes a personal interest in women's health, pediatrics, and preventive medicine.

Other Interests

In her spare time, she enjoys trying new ingredients to make edible and delicious food, watching movies of different genres/languages, and spending time with family and friends.

Anusha Iyer, MD, is a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician and a member of American College of Physicians. She completed her training from St Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland before moving to Seattle. Dr. Iyer wishes to bring the latest knowledge and developments in the field of medicine to her patients. She believes in providing her patients with comprehensive care, treating their current medical problems as well as offering solutions to improve their overall health and well-being. She treats a wide range of diseases with special interests in diabetes, heart and kidney problems, geriatrics and women’s health.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, music, reading inspiring books and cooking for her family.

Dr. Phung attended Ross University School of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Valley Medical Center.

Dr. Phung enjoys the breadth and diversity of family medicine, including the daily doctor-patient interaction, detailed communication, and proactive approach to patient health care. He looks forward to providing comprehensive medical care balanced with empathy and understanding.

In his free time, he can be found reading books on diverse subjects, participating in and watching sports, or finding a great place to eat.

Dr. Shum is from South Florida and received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Boston University. He returned back home to attend Nova Southeastern University for his medical degree. Before medical school he volunteered abroad in rural Honduras and spent six months doing ecology research in Ecuador, which involved catching numerous Amazonian snakes, lizards, and frogs. He also spent time working in the research department at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami.

Dr. Shum has been interested in serving underserved populations since his days in medical school. This interest in health care disparities led him to spend time at several federally-qualified community health centers in and around South Florida. There, he learned how important patient advocacy, coordination of care, and cultural competency can influence patient outcomes. This interest continued throughout his time at UW Medicine | Valley Medical Center where he completed his residency in family medicine. His other professional interests include pediatrics, general family medicine, and LGBT health.

When he’s not in the clinic or hospital, he enjoys camping, reading fiction, spending time with friends and family, heading to the beach, and traveling.