Lauren D. Pokomo, DO, MPH

Dr. Pokomo is a Los Angeles native who earned her bachelor’s degree in Microbiology with a minor in English from UC Santa Barbara. She began her career at the UCLA AIDS Institute, managing a research laboratory and contributing to translational studies. In 2012, she completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, after which she transitioned from research into clinical medicine. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from Touro University Nevada in 2016 and completed her family medicine residency in Sandusky, Ohio in 2019. Dr. Pokomo then spent five years delivering complex primary care in Billings, Montana before relocating to Spokane to be closer to family. Following a short tenure with the VA, she joined Providence, where she practices both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Pokomo is passionate about patient-centered care, collaborative problem-solving, and evidence-based medicine. She strives to foster a warm, inclusive clinical environment where every patient feels welcome and respected. Outside of medicine, she is an avid science enthusiast who enjoys cooking, outdoor activities, crafting, and spending quality time with friends and family.