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 …
Carmella Fullenwider was born and raised in Idaho. She discovered a love for healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant and began her nursing education in Ontario, OR. After working for many years as a Critical Care nurse in many different facilities, she began her Master’s program for Nurse Practitioner. She has a focus on cardiovascular …
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. Blackmon grew up in Trion, GA, a small town in rural northwest Georgia. He completed medical school at The Medical College of Georgia in 2003 after completing his undergraduate degree in biology at Berry College in 1998. After medical school, Dr. Blackmon completed his residency in family medicine at Floyd Medical Center in Rome, …
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 …
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