Trisha Eckman, MD specializes in family medicine with an emphasis on obstetrics, women's health, and pediatric care.

Dr. Eckman grew up in Oregon. Prior to medical school she earned her bachelor's degree from the College of Idaho.

Neil Carroll, MD specializes in family medicine, including obstetrics, pediatrics, and women's health. He is also interested in sports and wilderness medicine. 

Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Carroll earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Iowa State University.

K. LuAnn Cook, ANP is an adult nurse practitioner specializing in internal medicine with a geriatric focus. She has experience in cardiology and neurology and has worked with patients with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other movement disorders.

LuAnn earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Portland and her master's degree in nursing from UCLA. She earned her post-master's certificate as an adult nurse practitioner from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. She is originally from the Baker City area and is excited to serve her home town.

Dean N. Defrees, MD is originally from Baker County and enjoys caring for whole families and patients of every age. He has special interests in obstetrics, women's health, pediatrics, and treating hepatitis C.

Prior to his medical education, Dr. Defrees studied biology at Oregon State University. In his free time, he enjoys helping with his family's cattle ranch and exploring eastern Oregon with his wife and family. 

Korey V. Ham, DNP, NP-C is a nurse practitioner at St. Luke's Clinic – Eastern Oregon Medical Associates. He is trained in family medicine and has interests in diabetes management, gerontology, hospice and palliative care, as well as sexual and gender minority health.

Korey earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing, and his doctorate in nursing practice, from Oregon Health and Science University. Originally from Baker City, he enjoys caring for his community.

Colleen M. McDonald, LCSW has experience treating both adults and children. She helps her patients learn skills to manage many conditions to improve their health, with particular focus on anxiety and depression. 

Colleen earned her bachelor’s degree in anthropology and sociology with a social work emphasis from Eastern Oregon University, and her master’s degree in social work from Portland State University.

Micah Thayn, PA-C specializes in family medicine with an emphasis on preventive medicine. He has particular interests in pediatric care and diabetes mellitus management. 

Micah earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Idaho State University.

Laura M. Van Duker, PA-C specializes in family medicine, including adult and primary pediatric care. She has interests in women's health and preventive medicine. 

Laura is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Oregon Society of Physician Assistants. Prior to her medical education, she studied health sciences at Boise State University and psychology at Brigham Young University.

Lily Wittich, MD has interests in obstetric care, women's health, and both adult and pediatric care.

Originally from Oregon, Wittich graduated from Baker High School and studied psychology with minors in French and chemistry at the University of Oregon. She is excited to return home to practice. 

In her free time, Dr. Wittich enjoys hiking, reading, swimming, and running.