Jefferson county, WA

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Jefferson County, Washington[edit | edit source]

  • Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,872. The county seat and only incorporated city is Port Townsend. The county is named for Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Jefferson County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Jefferson County is primarily provided by Jefferson Healthcare, a public hospital district that operates a critical access hospital in Port Townsend, as well as several clinics throughout the county.

Jefferson Healthcare[edit | edit source]

  • Jefferson Healthcare is a fully integrated health care system that includes a public hospital, a network of primary care and specialty clinics, and a comprehensive range of services. It is the only hospital in Jefferson County and is designated as a Critical Access Hospital.
  • The hospital provides a full range of services, including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, a birthing center, rehabilitation services, and a cancer care center. The hospital also operates several clinics throughout the county, offering primary care, specialty care, and urgent care services.
  • In 2020, Jefferson Healthcare had a total of 25 beds and admitted 1,200 patients. The hospital performed 2,500 surgeries and saw 25,000 emergency room visits.

Other Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

  • In addition to Jefferson Healthcare, there are several other healthcare facilities in the county. These include the Port Townsend Family Physicians, a group practice with 8 physicians who specialize in Family Medicine, and the Discovery Behavioral Healthcare, a mental health clinic offering a range of services including counseling, psychiatric medication management, and substance use disorder treatment.

Public Health[edit | edit source]

  • The Jefferson County Public Health Department is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of the people in Jefferson County. It provides a range of services, including disease prevention, health promotion, emergency preparedness, environmental health, and maternal and child health services.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Jefferson County, with its comprehensive healthcare system, ensures the health and well-being of its residents. From the critical access hospital to the various clinics and public health services, the county is well-equipped to handle the healthcare needs of its population.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Jefferson county, WA



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Abhold Sarah 1962991992 F Other 2020 Family Practice Port Townsend WA 98368
Butterfield Blair 1487600219 DO M Other 2001 Family Practice 834 Sheridan St Port Townsend WA 98368 3603852200
Carlson Todd 1164475554 M University Of Minnesota Medical School 1996 Family Practice Port Townsend WA 98368
Moll Steven 1558383778 M Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1995 Family Practice Suite 101 Port Townsend WA 98368
Carlson Todd 1821364928 M University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver 2011 Internal Medicine Port Townsend WA 98368
Gayne Judith 1881823375 F Washington University School Of Medicine 2009 Internal Medicine Port Townsend WA 98368
Orazi Umberto 1124063417 MD M Other 1980 Internal Medicine Port Townsend WA 98368
Wolfe Leah 1952339384 MD F Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University 1998 Internal Medicine 89 Breaker Ln Port Ludlow WA 98365 3604375067



Jefferson county, WA - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Heistand Kari 1043301930 MD F University Of Washington School Of Medicine 2002 Psychiatry Suite 4a Port Townsend WA 98368



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Griffin Lance 1710132451 M Other 2008 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Port Townsend WA 98368
Davis Christopher 1427005404 DC M Western States College Of Chiropractic 2005 Chiropractic Port Townsend WA 98368
Pieratt Angela 1457603441 F Other 2012 Nurse Practitioner Port Townsend WA 98368
Wekenborg Crystal 1427054691 NP F Other 2001 Nurse Practitioner 661 Ness Corner Rd Port Hadlock WA 98339 3609125777
Hampton Lonna 1174928253 F Other 2014 Physician Assistant Port Townsend WA 98368
Hong Holly 1861668303 F Other 2007 Physician Assistant Port Townsend WA 98368


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