Submitted by PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth welcomed several new providers to their clinics in Whatcom County.
Alyse Watkins, DNP, is a nurse practitioner on the pediatrics team at PeaceHealth. Alyse received her Doctor of Nursing Pediatric Primary and Acute Nurse Practitioner degree from Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. She is dual certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner (CPNP-AC/PC) in acute and primary care. Alyse has a special interest in mental health, reproductive health and well-child care. Families can schedule with Alyse at Pediatrics at PeaceHealth Cordata Main Clinic, 360-968-7685.
Eve Preus, MD is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and a Diplomate/Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG). Her medical interests include health equity, minimally invasive surgery, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, natural childbirth and high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Preus graduated medical school from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, followed by residency in OB-GYN at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Preus sees patients at Obstetrics and Gynecology at PeaceHealth Cordata South Clinic, 360-752-5280.
Ali Nazari, MD, is a board-certified family medicine doctor practicing at PeaceHealth in Bellingham. He is also board-certified in obesity medicine. Dr. Nazari is especially interested in helping patients get to their optimal health through lifestyle changes, in addition to any medications. He also enjoys providing routine medical procedures in a primary care setting. Patients can schedule an appointment with Dr. Nazari at Family Medicine at PeaceHealth Cordata Main Clinic, 360-752-5165.
Kelly Walker, MD, is a family medicine physician at our PeaceHealth clinic in Lynden. Her medical interests include full spectrum primary care, from newborns to our oldest and wisest patients, women’s health, reproductive health and chronic care management. Dr. Walker graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, followed by residency at Ventura Family Medicine Residency in Ventura, California. She is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Schedule with Dr. Walker by calling 360-752-5050.
Jessica “Nikki” Steinsiek, MD, is a member of the PeaceHealth outpatient behavioral health team. Dr. Steinsiek is a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist. At PeaceHealth, she cares for children and adolescents, providing both therapy and medication management. Dr. Steinsiek has specialized knowledge in autism, developmental disabilities, early childhood interventions, and in working with the LBGTQ+ community.
Dr. Steinsiek received her medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, graduating with honors. She completed her adult psychiatry residency at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and her child and adolescent fellowship at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Make an appointment with Dr. Steinsiek at the PeaceHealth Rimland Behavioral Health Clinic, 360-752-5175.
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a non-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, more than 3,000 providers, more than 160 clinics and 9 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Visit us online here.
