Vashon Health Center

206.463.3671

Provider Profiles

HIGHLINE
MEDICAL
GROUP

10030
SW  210th Street
Vashon, WA
98070

GARY KOCH, MD, Family Practice 
Undergraduate, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA, Graduate, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, Internship & Residency, Swedish Hospital, Seattle, WA, Board Certified in Family Practice and Geriatrics

"I try to give people the best information available and let them formulate their plan for optimal health. I also urge them to rely on my cumulative experience of close to 100,000 patient encounters."

MICHAEL KAPPELMAN, MD, Family Practice  Undergraduate, Carleton College, Northfield, MN, Graduate, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, Internship & Residency, Providence Family Practice Residency Program, Seattle, WA, Board Certified in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine

"I enjoy the diversity of working with people of all ages and the process of helping find solutions to their wide range of health concerns. I particularly appreciate the opportunity to take part in so many important aspects of my patients' lives--beginning with the birth of the newborn, continuing through the varying challenges of youth and adulthood, and including the unique perspectives of the elderly."

KIM FARRELL, MD, Family Practice 
Undergraduate, Ithaca  College, Ithaca, NY, Graduate, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, Internship, Swedish Family Medicine/Swedish Hospital, Seattle, WA, Residency, Swedish Hospital, Seattle, WA, Board Certified in Family Practice

"I enjoy working with people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds. My goal is to help each individual have the best health and quality of life possible. In addition to a strong foundation of preventive care, particular interests include travel and multicultural medicine, women's health, and working with complementary therapies. I seek to practice the art and science of medicine through thoughtful, compassionate, conscious quality care."

CHAD MAGNUSON, MD, Family Medicine
Graduate, University of Illinois School of Medicine,  Residency, Oregon Health Sciences University

"As a family physician, working with patients of all ages is a great privilege. I am committed to interacting with my patients in a way that exemplifies integrity, honesty and confidentiality. For me, it is really about honoring and respecting each individual person. I begin each patient visit by listening carefully and end by partnering with my patient to develop a plan that addresses his/her needs and concerns. I believe clear and timely communication is essential in providing high quality health care. I am always open to new ideas and treatments, and balance them with critical thinking. When a specialty consultation is needed, I continue to be available for coordination of services and serve as an advocate for my patient."

Laurel Kuehl, MD, Family Medicine
Undergraduate, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA; Graduate, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; Residency, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; Board Certified in Family Medicine

"I believe in the old adage 'an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure' and emphasize helping my patients stay healthy. As a family practitioner, I enjoy seeing patients of all ages. I have extra training in women's health care, obstetrics and pediatrics. I also have knowledge of natural and alternative healing practices. In my spare time, I enjoy running, reading and spending time with my family."

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Sarah Philp, MD, Family Practice
Undergraduate, Drake University, Des Moines, IA; Graduate, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; Residency, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA; Board Certified in Family Medicine

"My goal is to provide high quality care by being sensitive to each patient's individual needs. I feel that listening is very important and place a high priority on answering questions with full explanations. I enjoy working with people of all ages and am especially interested in caring for entire families."

Dean M. Conger, MD, Ophthalmology
Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology;
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners

"My goal is to help my patients achieve their best possible vision. I have special interest in Laser Vision Correction (LASIK), Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataracts."