Steve Taylor, MD

Dr. Steve Taylor graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed his residency at Central Washington Family Medicine in Yakima. He likes to deliver babies and take care of the entire family.

He says: "I chose family practice as a specialty because I like dealing with the whole patient. You see the whole spectrum of medicine on a very personal basis."

Joe Vickers, MD

Dr. Vickers graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1993. He is a married father of five and thrilled to be back in his hometown of Yakima practicing medicine. He has been certified by the American Board of Family Physicians, and enjoys the full range of family practice, with the exception of obstetrics. Dr. Vickers has obtained continuing medical education, focusing on pediatrics, hospice care and general internal medicine. His goal is to always treat his patients the way he would want to be treated.

Craig Whittlesey, MD

Board certified in family practice and a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine, Dr. Craig Whittlesey is also a graduate of Washington State University where he earned a degree in Pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist before going back to school to get his M.D. degree. He completed his residency training as chief resident of the family practice residency in Boise, Idaho.

Dr. Whittlesey enjoys seeing the whole spectrum of family practice, but has a special interest in delivering babies and the care of children. "I continue to be excited about the opportunity to care for my patients in the Yakima Valley," Dr. Whittlesey says.