Provider Opportunities & Openings

Award-winning hospital in beautiful Pacific Northwest

Island Health, located in Anacortes, Washington, is a public hospital (Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2), whose comprising boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands. We also operate a primary care clinic on Orcas Island and serve many San Juan Island residents as the closest acute care hospital in the region.

Island Health offers an award-winning hospital, seven specialty and three primary care clinics. Island Hospital, a Level III trauma center and Level II stroke center, is a 43 bed facility committed to providing acute care services to our region. With a medical staff of over 170 board certified/eligible providers, Island Health has received multiple honors and awards including: Top 100 amongst all U.S. rural hospitals, a 5-star hospital rating by Medicare based on patient survey responses, and service excellence awards in Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Spinal Fusion Surgery, Obstetrics and Emergency Care.

Fact Sheet Medical Awards

Courageous Caregivers

Meet our Island Health Family!

Compassionate Hearts—Courageous Care

Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH

I’ve been a pediatrician for over 20 years and truly love the practice of helping young people stay well, heal and live their fullest lives.

Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH, Island Primary Care – Orcas

Ali Salari, DO

I enjoy encouraging my patients to work toward collective goals on their health journey.

Ali Salari, DO, Island Primary Care – 24th Street

Sara Weeks, DO

I think about health holistically and love empowering my patients to learn strategies to improve their health and well-being.

Sara Weeks, DO, Island Primary Care – 24th Street

Jason Blair, MD

I'm passionate about partnering with my patients for positive change in their health, so that they can flourish in other areas of their lives.

Jason Blair, MD, Island Primary Care – M Avenue

Brittany Whitaker, DO

I am passionate about community engagement and believe in treating the individual, not just the disease.

Brittany Whitaker, DO, Island Primary Care – 24th Street

Elke Neuenschwander, MD

I am very passionate about preventive medicine and working towards whole-person health.

Elke Neuenschwander, MD, Island Primary Care – M Avenue

Why practice medicine at Island Health?

Thank you for your interest in joining the Island Health Medical Staff. If you are interested in joining an organization that cares courageously for our community and look to enjoy a healthy work-life balance then Island Health is the place for you to practice medicine.

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Why choose Anacortes?

Why choose Anacortes?

Anacortes, the crown jewel of Fidalgo Island, is conveniently situated halfway between Seattle and Vancouver, BC, and is the destination point for the San Juan Island and International Ferry runs. Anacortes is a vibrant coastal community known for its historic waterfront, 50 plus miles of hiking trails and an array of annual festivals. With an active, tight-knit community and majestic views of the San Juan Islands and Mount Baker, Anacortes is a beautiful place to call home.