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***AT THIS TIME, WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS WITH MEDICAID (APPLE HEALTH) EXCEPT FOR THOSE SEEKING HIV CARE OR PREP.*** Our primary provider, Warren Dinges, MD, PhD, is a physician-scientist and board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He has conducted extensive medical research concerning HIV and other infectious diseases. His work has been, and continues to be, published in numerous medical and scientific journals. In addition, Dr. Dinges provides private patients the highest-level of HIV, travel, and internal medicine care. Dr. Dinges attended medical school and had his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Texas’ flagship medical school, UT Southwestern in Dallas. He then attended the University of Washington’s prestigious Infectious Disease fellowship program, ranked as one of the top two infectious disease programs in the country at the time of his matriculation.

Matthew Budoff, MD, FACC, FAHA, is a professor of medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Endowed Chair of Preventive Cardiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Budoff is on the editorial boards of several cardiology journals, including Clinical Cardiology, Journal of Invasive Cardiology, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, and Cardiovascular Diabetology. Dr. Budoff has served on a number of association committees, including as secretary and executive committee member for LA BioMed (2018–current), foundation board member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC; 2014–current), and member of the ACC Annual Scientific Session program committee (2013–2015). He also serves on the executive committee of the ACC Center of Excellence on Cardiovascular Risk Reduction (2018-2020). Dr. Budoff has author or coauthored more than 50 books and book chapters and more than 2000 articles and abstracts.

Dr. Teja Mehendale is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is proud to join the highly skilled physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff at Medical Arts Associates. Dr. Mehendale graduated from Windsor University and trained at Oakland Physicians Medical Center’s Family Medicine Residency Program in Michigan.

She is a strong advocate for her patients and is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care with compassion, integrity, and dignity.

Away from medicine, Dr. Mehendale loves to dabble in art, swim, and hike and cherishes her time spent with her husband, family, and her furry best friend – Laika

She speaks Marathi and Hindi fluently.

 

Dr. Mannem provides a comprehensive, holistic approach to complicated medical problems using a combination of conventional and functional medicine. Her treatment philosophy indexes on identifying the root cause of disease/symptoms and treating the whole person. She believes in establishing long-term relationships with her patients that spans across all stages of their lives. She builds these relationships by providing personalized care options that start with understanding the health goals that her patients want to achieve, guiding them with the knowledge they need to be confident about the decisions being made for their health, and helping them navigate different treatment options (both diagnostic and preventative care). She is a strong advocate for empowering her patients and equipping them with the right information so that they can take control in shaping their own health and leading the most fulfilling and healthy life.

Frank Marinkovich, MD, is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is proud to provide high-quality care at Eastside Family Health Center in Kirkland, Washington.

He completed his medical education at the American University of the Caribbean in Montserrat in the West Indies and his Internal Medicine residency at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Marinkovich joined Shoreline Family Medical Center in 1991 as an internist and continued there until 1999. In 1999, he established Eastside Family Health Center, and he has had a thriving practice ever since.

Dr. Marinkovich enjoys Internal Medicine, but he is also involved in several other areas of health care. He practices rigorous preventive medicine with a focus on preventing heart disease. He loves occupational medicine and enjoys caring for many of the region’s firefighters and pilots. However, all of his interests, including sports medicine, are based upon the foundation of his strong Internal Medicine training.

Dr. Marinkovich is a member of the American College of Physicians, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Board of Disability Analysts. He is a member of the Federal Aviation Administration and certified as an aviation medical examiner. He is also a Medical Review Officer certified by the American Addiction Society of Medicine.

Outside of work, Dr. Marinkovich volunteers at the RotaCare Free Clinic in Bellevue and regularly leads medical missions to Kenya and South Africa. He also founded Kingdom Medical Missions International in 2006.

Dr. Speck has practiced cardiology and internal medicine in the greater Seattle area for over 20 years. She is the medical director of the cardiac wellness and rehabilitation programs at the Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute in Seattle. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a combined MD MPH (Masters Degree in Public Health) and did her post graduate medical training at the University of Washington Hospitals. She has always believed that preventing illness is the best approach to managing health and maintaining vitality at whatever stage of life. She has served as the Medical Director for the Dean Ornish Program for reversing heart disease and strongly supports the role of exercise and nutrition in preventing and reversing disease. In 2009, she co-founded POTENTRx, a medical fitness company, to offer patients a medically-supervised lifestyle approach to their health. She is an expert spokesperson for the Seattle community and educator for fellow professionals in illness prevention, disease-reversal and disease –management techniques. She believes that partnering with her patients offers the best possible avenue to improving and maintaining their health.

Desirae Dorsey, ARNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric and family nurse practitioner and the CEO of Anywhere Wellness, a multi-state telehealth practice serving patients in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Florida. She is deeply committed to expanding access to high-quality, compassionate mental health care by removing traditional barriers such as location, scheduling challenges, and stigma. Through secure, online counseling and medication management, Desirae strives to ensure individuals across Washington, Idaho, and Colorado can receive timely, personalized support from the comfort of their own homes.

My focus

I specialize in helping teens and adults who are facing:

• Anxiety and depression
• Trauma and PTSD
• Bipolar disorder and cyclothymic disorder
• Autism and neurological concerns
• ADHD and attention challenges
• Stress, burnout, and major life transitions
• Domestic violence and emotional abuse
• OCD and chronic worry
• Mood disorders and emotional instability
• Grief, loss, and long term sadness
• Low self-esteem and trouble feeling confident
• Difficulty coping, insomnia, and adjustment disorders

Many of my clients feel like they have been carrying too much for too long. Together we work on understanding what is happening inside your mind and body, building healthier coping tools, and helping you reconnect with strength you may have lost along the way.

My communication style

I am calm, steady, and very patient. I listen closely and speak clearly so you always know what is happening in your care. I move at your pace and create a space where you can express yourself without fear of being judged or misunderstood. You can expect compassion, structure, and support every step of the way.

My journey to mental healthcare

I chose this field because I have always been drawn to helping people through the most difficult parts of their lives. I have seen how deeply mental health challenges affect the mind, body, relationships, and sense of direction. Being able to help someone feel more grounded, more hopeful, and more themselves again is one of the most meaningful parts of my work.

My first session with you

Our first session is simple, comfortable, and focused on what matters most to you. We talk about what you are feeling, what has been hard, and what you want your life to look like. If needed, we complete an evaluation or screening. You leave with a clear plan, a sense of direction, and the comfort of knowing you are not doing this alone.

Ethnicity:

Caucasian or White

Dr. Ta is an Internal Medicine physician who has > 24 years of practice and has worked as a hospitalist (2010 - 2021), outpatient primary care (2000 -2009, 2022 - 2023), as assistant professor working with residents and medical students at the University of Kansas-Wichita campus (2001 -2009), at the VA (2000 -2001). She has always had an interest in chronic care management/primary in the geriatric population, educating her patients in their medical illnesses so they are in control of their health problems, providing personalized level of care that keeps healthcare costs down, and building long-term relationships with her patients. She received her Residency training from OU Health Sciences Center, Medical degree from The University of Kansas and Bachelors from Kansas State University. She moved to Seattle in 2012 when her husband job with Boeing required him to relocate to Seattle. She has 2 adult kids and enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and baking.

Sidney Cruz, ND, provides primary care services at Connect Integrative Medicine in Edmonds, Washington. 

After earning her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in psychology from Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas, Dr. Cruz graduated from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington, with her doctorate in naturopathic medicine.

Dr. Cruz worked in obstetrics and gynecology following her graduation from Bastyr University, where she received further training in women’s health, hormone therapy, and cardiovascular diseases.

She also specializes in gastrointestinal disease, thyroid disorders, diabetes care, and nutritional intravenous (IV) therapy.

Dr. Cruz is a licensed naturopathic doctor with the training and experience to provide primary care services, including diagnosing, treating, and preventing acute and chronic illnesses. 

When it comes to patient health, Dr. Cruz’s services and care center around helping her patients heal from the ground up. Health doesn’t have to be complicated, and Dr. Cruz gives her patients the support and knowledge they need to create healthy habits that easily fit into their everyday lives.