Patricia Egwuatu, DO
I grew up in Auburn, Washington. I earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle. I love going to Husky football games. After college, I became an AmeriCorps member at the Western Washington Area Health Education Center, in Seattle where I worked with underserved high school students. I attended medical school at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Yakima, WA. There, I became more aware of health care disparities among various populations and started the Student National Medical Association on campus. I completed my residency training for Family Medicine at UW Family Medicine Residency Program.
About my practice: I developed a passion for practicing medicine during childhood as I listened to my parents tell stories about health care in their native countries of Nigeria and Uganda. I joined Kaiser Permanente to practice preventive, patient-centered medicine with colleagues who value mentorship and believe in a positive and healthy work environment. It's an honor to be a part of my patients' lives. I strive to treat every patient as I want family members to be treated. I love what I do, and I take time to actively engage with my patients. I especially love family medicine as it incorporates public health. Medical interests include: comprehensive health care for adults of all ages, primary care, women's health, obstetrics, and pediatrics.
How I thrive: I enjoy spending time with my family and reading. I keep myself healthy, motivated, and inspired by surrounding myself with loved ones, traveling, staying physically active, and giving back to my community. During my time in the UW Family Medicine Residency Program, I served as the president of the UW Network of Underrepresented Residents and Fellows and helped increase and promote cultural diversity in medicine.