Kristen Gavin, DO

Dr. Gavin grew up in Sunnyside, Washington, where her passion for serving rural communities began. She earned her undergraduate degree from Washington State University, where she co-managed a small herd of dairy cattle and taught human anatomy. She also studied Spanish including time living in Spain to immerse herself in the language and culture. During medical school, she participated in a program at the Hazelden Betty Ford Center, deepening her understanding of addiction as a disease. She also dedicated a year to focusing on osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and teaching at the medical school. She has cherished memories of visiting her extended family in Lewis County and is thrilled to be here for her residency training. Dr. Gavin’s clinical interests include lifestyle medicine, OMT, addiction medicine, hospice care, lactation and breastfeeding, and natural family planning. She is committed to building strong partnerships with her patients, combining their personal insights with her medical expertise to create care plans tailored to their unique needs. Outside of medicine, Dr. Gavin enjoys spending quality time with her husband, daughter, family, and friends, as well as crafting homemade food and beverages.