William “Bo” Cates, DO grew up in a rural community outside of Lubbock, TX. He completed his undergraduate degree in kinesiology at Texas A&M University in 2014 and graduated from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2021. Dr. Cates then completed residency in family medicine at the Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, …
Melanie Black, adult-geriatric primary care APRN, has a colorful background and a deep love for people. She grew up on Cape Cod, MA and completed her first bachelor’s degree at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. There, she designed her own major called Holistic Health and Agriculture, driven by an entrepreneurial desire to own and run a …
Josh Brooks completed his undergraduate studies in health sciences with a focus in biology at James Madison University in his home state of Virginia. He utilized his EMT certification in ocean rescue, emergency medicine, and ski patrol prior to completing his Physician Assistant studies at Idaho State University in 2024. Josh strives to provide a …
Erin is a board-certified Physician Assistant excited to join High Lakes Health Care. She loves getting to know her patients and meeting them wherever they are on their health journey. She was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky but has called a lot of places home since then. She received her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science …
Dr. Willem Speed is a full spectrum family physician excited to care for the wonderful people of Bend. He was born and raised in Wisconsin before traveling back and forth between Utah for his education. This began with an Honors Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Education with a Chemistry minor from the University of Utah. …
Dr. Quinn Rufsvold was born and raised in a small town in North Dakota. She attended the University of North Dakota for both her undergraduate and medical degrees. In medical school, Dr. Rufsvold spent six months working in a rural community of just under a population of 3,000, where she developed her passion for Family …
Margaret “Peggy” Hayner is a certified family nurse practitioner. She moved to Central Oregon in 2011 from Seattle, Washington. She and her husband are excited to be raising their 2 boys in beautiful Central Oregon. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, kayaking and volunteering in the community. Peggy is passionate about being a …
Scott Plants is a board certified Physician Assistant. A Bend native, he graduated from Oregon State University in 2014 in Exercise and Sports Science with a focus in medicine. After graduating, he worked at St. Charles Medical Center as a medical scribe in the Emergency Department to obtain clinical hours to apply for Physician Assistant …
Kara has worked as a board-certified Nurse Practitioner since 2012, starting her career at Ponce Primary Care in Decatur, Georgia. She received her Nursing Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Kara also has a background in Athletic Training with an Exercise Science degree from Truman State University. Her professional interests …
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