Dr. Goodwin has been a Family Medicine Physician dedicated to serving the Native American community for the past 15 years. Dr. Goodwin was born and raised in New York and attended Columbia University as an undergraduate. He obtained his medical training at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, where he shared the experience with his wife who is also a physician. Dr. Goodwin has worked as a staff physician and Medical Director with the Karuk and Pit River Tribal Health programs since moving to Northern California in 2002. He is committed to Patient Centered Medical Care with collaborative team-based approach and is inspired by the SCIHP staff and medical community. Dr. Goodwins personal interests revolve around food, sports and music. He loves to cook and is an adventurous eater of all types of cuisine. He was a two-sport collegiate athlete and later, as the father of three boys, coached basketball and football at the middle school and high school levels. One of his teams won the State Championship! He enjoys music & playing the guitar.

Dr. Steele is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician who has special interest and expertise in obstetric care, home visits and outreach. He obtained his medical training at Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. Steele joined Sonoma County Indian Health Project family straight out of residency in 1993. He has been a critical part of the Provider Team with his expertise in obstetric care and his commitment to home visits for Kashia Band of Pomo Indians on the Stewarts Point Rancheria. Dr. Steele enjoys living an active life outside of his clinical duties. He and his family enjoy quality time together, which includes capoeira, visiting the beach for walks, surfing, skiing, running, biking, and dance. His hobbies include making music and musical instruments, art, and ham radio.

Dr. Coble is a board-certified Doctor of Osteopathy, she obtained her medical training at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Coble joined Sonoma County Indian Health Project family right after residency in 2008. She has been a critical part of the Provider Team with her special training in the musculoskeletal system. What Dr. Coble loves most about working at Indian Health is the slower pace and the ability to spend more time with her patients. In her free time, Dr. Coble loves to crochet and sew.

Dr. Almond is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician. He obtained his medical training at the University of California San Francisco. Afterwards, he spent two years as a volunteer doctor in Central America and finishing his residency at the University of New Mexico where he worked for the Navajo and Mescalero Apache tribes. Before joining Sonoma County Indian Health Project in 2016, Dr. Almond worked for Consolidated Tribal Health for four years. Dr. Almond enjoys making wheel-thrown ceramics, gardening, raising chickens, playing folk guitar, and spending time with his family.

Shannon Williams is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who has special interest and expertise in herbal medicine. Shannon apprenticed with two herbalists: Beth Riedel who studied at the local Forestville Herb School, and Matthew Wood who studied herbal medicine with the Ojibwe people of Wisconsin. Shannon studied psychology and culture (medicine) anthropology at San Jose State University and Shannon obtained her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) degree through Sonoma State University. Shannon joined Sonoma County Indian Health Project family in 2017. She has been a critical part of the Provider Team. In her spare time, she likes to read and spend as much time possible dancing, visiting the ocean and redwood forest.

Dr. Kruusmagi is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who obtained her medical training from University of California, Irvine. Dr. Kruusmagi received her B.S. in Biological Science from the University of California, Davis and a A.S. in Biological & Physical Science from the College of Marin in Kentfield, CA. Dr. Kruusmagi understands and cares about the Native community. Dr. Kruusmagi joined Sonoma County Indian Health Project family in 1991 and served as a medical director for 18 years. Dr Kruusmagi continues to be a critical part of the Provider Team. She enjoys riding her scooter and every year she competes in the DIPSEA race which is known for its terrain on mountains and hills. She is also a big dog lover.

Jennifer Betts, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician, who has been delivering babies for 15 years. She received her medical training from Uniformed Services University of Health Services and completed her residency at Alaska Family Practice. Dr. Betts joined Sonoma County Indian Health Project family in 2012 but has worked in Indian country her entire career. She has been a critical part of the Provider Team with her clinical expertise in preventative medicine; womens health/pregnancy care and working with children adolescents. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Donald Boone, PA is a well-qualified Chiropractor and Physician Assistant with a specialty in physical medicine. Dr. Boone obtained his medical training at University of California, Davis. Dr. Boone joined Sonoma County Indian Health Project in 2004. He has been a critical part of the Provider Team. His patient goals are to improve physical function and raise awareness of habitual patterns of movement, which may cause or contribute to pain and dysfunction and the impact of everyday choices on health and well-being. Dr. Boones hobbies include playing ping pong, body surfing and playing the flute.

Dr. Korin is a board-certified Family Medicine physician who obtained her medical training from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine and completed her residency at the San Bernadino County Medical Center. She has been in practice for 21+ years and specializes in caring for people of all ages, at all stages of life. Dr. Korin joined the Sonoma County Indian Health Project family in 2001 and has been a critical part of the Provider Team. On her off time, she enjoys music, dancing, singing, playing piano, attending concerts and spending time with family.

Dr. Hollander is a board-certified foot & ankle surgeon who specializes in diabetic wounds and has had the privilege to lecture nationally & locally on diabetic education. He obtained his medical training at the California College of Podiatry Medicine. Dr. Hollander is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has sat on the Board of Diabetics Society and was one of the consulting doctors to the Oakland Raiders. Dr Hollander joined Sonoma County Indian Health Project family in 1992 & has been a critical part of the Provider Team with his expertise in diabetic foot care and treatment, resulting in several saved limbs. In his free time Dr. Hollander enjoys fishing, boating & race cars.

Dr. Harrington is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician who specializes in Rheumatology. He obtained his medical training at the University of Colorado and the University of California, Davis. Dr. Harrington is a Founding Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and an active member of the Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa, CA. Dr. Harrington joined Sonoma County Indian Health Project family in 2013. He has been a critical part of the Provider Team.

Dr. Pride is a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician, who specializes in abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, incontinence, infertility, menopausal disorders, sexual dysfunction, and stress incontinence. He obtained his medical training at University of Washington, Seattle. In addition to his work at Sonoma County Indian Health Project Dr. Pride is also affiliated with Sutter Medical Group. Dr. Pride joined the Sonoma County Indian Health Project family in 2007. He has been a critical part of the Provider Team by providing evidence-based, practical, patient centered, comprehensive womens health care. Dr. Pride enjoys time with his family, and a variety of outdoor activities.

Dr. Weinert is a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician, who specializes in abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, incontinence, infertility, menopausal disorders, sexual dysfunction, and stress incontinence. She obtained her medical training at the University of California, San Francisco. In addition to her work at Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Dr Weinert is also affiliated with the Sutter Medical Group. She was elected as the 2012 Sutter Medical Group of the Redwoods Physician of the Year. Dr. Weinert joined Sonoma County Indian Health Project family in 1996. She has been a critical part of the Provider Team by striving to make womens experience during pregnancy as non-interventionist and safe as possible. When she is not at work, Dr. Weinert enjoys spending time with her family biking, skiing or watching theater.

Dr. Duncan is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician who specializes in Family Medicine. Dr. Duncan obtained his medical training at the University of California-Irvine School of Medicine and completed his residency at Sutter Medical Center. Dr. Duncan also practices at Womens Health Specialists in Redding, CA. He joined the Sonoma County Indian Health Project family in 2013 as the On-call Physician and has been a critical part of the Provider Team. In addition to English, Dr. Duncan is fluent in the Vietnamese and Spanish language. On his off time, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Russell Koester is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist (L.Ac.) in the state of California and nationally certified as a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.). He is a graduate of Five Branches University, Santa Cruz. Before joining SCIHP Russell served the Monterey Bay Peninsula at Pacific Grove Acupuncture specializing in chronic pain management for low-income individuals. Russell additionally has a strong background in traditional herbal medicine with experience treating a wide variety of conditions.

Before studying medicine, Russell spent his time in concert halls and classrooms as a classically trained musician and teacher but continues to play alongside the Petaluma Community Band. His latest endeavor is fatherhood and outside of the clinic you can find him spending time with his daughter, Imogen, and partner, Hannah. You might also run into him at the farmers market, hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing.

Sam is happy to join the staff at SCIHP. Sam is a physical therapist graduating from University of Southern California. He has over several decades of experience treating orthopedic, post-operative, sporting, neurological, on the job injuries and children. Sam enjoys the team approach in treating patients at SCIHP. He continues to be very active swimming, playing baseball and enjoying life with Family and Friends!

Dr. Joel Berryhill attended the University of Oklahoma for his undergraduate studies and the University of Missouri for his dental degree. Dr Berryhill joined the Sonoma County Indian Health Project family in 1997. Prior to moving to California, he had a private practice in Tulsa Oklahoma for 25 years. He enjoys golf, his garden, traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren. It has been a rewarding experience for Dr. Berryhill to see SCIHPs dental department and the organization grow to serve our community.

Dr. Machado went to Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines for her undergraduate work and for her dental school education earning a degree Associate in arts and DMD, respectively. Dr. Machado has worked in a private practice for 17 years in her home country. Dr. Machado moved and lived in Ontario, Canada for 4 years before emigrating to the United States in 2002. Prior to joining Sonoma County Indian Health Dental Department in 2008, she worked in a private practice. She has been working full time at SCIHP since 2008. Dr. Machado loves to bake and enjoy food, wine and traveling with her husband.

Dr. Wong earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Cell Biology from University of California in Berkeley. Dr. Wong then received her doctoral degree from University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 2003. Dr. Wong is a proud dental team member since 2006 and enjoys providing dental care to patients at Sonoma County Indian Health Project. Aside from her profession, Dr. Wong enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Dr. Joseph Rutkowski is a general dentist who obtained his degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2007. After graduation Dr. Rutkowski joined the dental team here at Sonoma County Indian Health Project. He has been caring for this community for eleven years. In his down time, Dr. Rutkowski enjoys traveling the world with his wife and daughter. His hobbies include cycling, painting and listening to his record collection.

Dr. Katie Marsh is an orthodontic specialist and Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. A Bay Area native, she spent eleven years at the University of Southern California completing a BS in Neuroscience, DDS degree, and Orthodontic training, in which she also earned a Master of Science degree in Craniofacial Biology. Dr. Marsh joined the dental team at Sonoma County Indian Health Project in 2020. In her free time, Dr. Marsh enjoys hiking California's highest peaks, training for marathons, playing soccer, and skiing.

Gemma Ferrer,DMD graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1995. Then at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, she completed a 2 year fellowship in advanced dentistry. She stayed at Columbia dental school, employed at a satellite health center in Washington Heights, NYC. In 2000, she moved to Houston, TX and worked in private practice. She returned to her home base in the Bay Area in 2007 and worked at the South of Market Health Center in San Francisco for 12 years. She joined the Scihp dental team in April 2020. She volunteers with the Magic Tooth Bus, a non-profit organization developed to provide access and dental care to low-income children and families of San Francisco.

Dr. Laura Wong received her pharmacy doctorate degree at University of San Francisco of Pharmacy and completed her clinical pharmacy residency program from VA Medical Center in Martinez, CA. Dr. Wongs pharmacy career includes hospital, retail, ambulatory care, physical pharmacist, skilled nursing pharmacy consultant and pharmacy consultant. Dr. Wong moved away from patient care for a short while to gain experience in drug safety, quality and drug research regulatory affairs for a pharmaceutical manufacturer. When Dr. Wong is not working, she enjoys playing golf or just watching golf on tv.

George Curtis, PharmD, Pharmacist George Curtis received his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from University of California School of Pharmacy, Prior to his pharmacy degree he attended St. Vincent High School in Petaluma and continued his higher education at College of Marin and Sonoma State University. Dr Curtiss pharmacy career includes working in areas of Hospice, Home Healthcare, hospital and retail pharmacies. George currently works at SCIHP as a clinical pharmacist team member with the PHASE (Preventing Heart Attack and Stroke Everyday) team, assisting patients with their diabetes and blood pressure medications He also works with Redwood Community Health Centers in combating opiate crisis in Sonoma County. In his spare time, he enjoys living on his farm in Sebastopol with his wife Shannon and enjoys gardening, hunting, fishing and raises Birmingham Roller Pigeons. He is a descendant of Chares Curtis Vice President of the United States from 1929-1933, part Kaw Indian from Kansas.

Mark received his degree from Auburn University in Alabama. Mark was born and raised in upstate New York and attended Hartwick College. While in college he was drafted into the Army and served as a medic in the New York Army National Guard. Prior to becoming a pharmacist, Mark graduated from North Dakota State with a MS in Entomology and worked for a biotechnology company in Salt Lake City. He has worked for Longs, Creekside Managed Care Pharmacy and became the pharmacy manager for Creekside Pharmacy. His interests include; hunting, fishing, trapping, and keeping bees. He is an avid outdoorsman.