FULL SPECTRUM
Family Medicine
For the Eel River Valley
Our Mission
The Japanese have a word, "ikigai" (生き甲斐, pronounced [E-key-guy]), to describe a person's "reason for being." A person finds ikigai at the center of what they are good at, what the world needs, what they can be paid for, and what they love. Our mission is to create a sustainable culture of support for physicians within the full scope of their work for the community.
Our Vision
We will improve health care in Humboldt County by addressing community needs, providing continuity of care across various healthcare settings and allowing physicians to thrive and flourish within their chosen scope of practice.
Our Team
Kate Estlin, MD
Doctor of Medicine
Kate Estlin earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Southern California and completed her family medicine residency at Group Health Seattle. Growing up among the redwoods of Loleta, she graduated from Fortuna High School and is happy to be home. Kate is a board certified family medicine physician who also provides prenatal and OB care.
Stephanie Dittmer, MD
Doctor of Medicine
Stephanie Dittmer is a native of Southern California and a graduate of Stanford University and the University of California, Irvine. She served her residency at Tacoma Family Medicine in Tacoma, WA with a special focus on obstetric care. Stephanie also works at the Redwood Memorial Hospital as a hospitalist. Her areas of special interest include kayaking, camping, painting, scrap-booking, and gardening.
Tyler Ramirez, MA
Medical Assistant
Tyler Ramirez is a Humboldt County Native, born and raised in Eureka. After graduating high school in 2013, he decided to become a Medical Assistant in pursuit of expanding his knowledge and scope of practice in the medical field and someday becoming a Physician's Assistant. In his spare time, he enjoys activities such as snowboarding, hiking, gaming, and baking.
Dave Duncan
CTO
Dave earned his BS in Computer Science at Tulane University. His career includes time as a software developer and tester as well as a strong customer service background with companies like Disney and Trader Joe's. Most recently he has had the opportunity to focus on raising a teenager and supporting a physician spouse as a full time Dad. Dave enjoys cooking, paddle boarding, and kite flying.
Barb Hough-Sisson
COO
Barb Hough-Sisson has worked in the medical field for 43 years. Starting as a receptionist for Dr. Jack Anderson she rapidly increased her knowledge and experience to become his office administrator. Born in Scotia and a lifelong resident of Humboldt County, Barb loves her husband Linn, 2 boys, grandkids and dog Rugger. She enjoys crafts, sewing, kayaking, and travel.
Our Partners
Providing Services to Providence and American Academy of Family Physicians
