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Physician - Gastroenterologist- Sedro Woolley

PeaceHealth · Bellingham, WA

Posted June 26, 2026

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center · 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA, US, 98225

Description

Join our inpatient GI practice at PeaceHealth in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Located a short drive from Bellingham, WA.

Practice Highlights:

  • 100% consultative service and shared community call
  • Reading capsule endoscopy
  • Outreach to rural communities
  • Close working relationship with general surgery, colorectal surgery, and oncology teams

Sedro-Woolley, WA, the “Gateway to the North Cascades,” is a wonderful blend of incredible scenery, endless outdoor recreation and small-town living! Stroll through historic downtown to see life-size chainsaw art sculptures carved from cedar logs at the annual Loggerodeo. The seasonal Farmers Market offers some of Skagit County's freshest produce, meats, cheeses, flowers, handcrafted goods and snacks, and Riverfront Park offers picnicking and boating beside the Skagit River. There are unlimited opportunities for breathtaking hikes, relaxing camping trips, water activities, bird watching, snow sports, scenic drives and horseback riding. Both Sedro-Woolley and neighboring Burlington, WA (known as “The Hub of Skagit County”) offer many Arts, Culture, Entertainment and retail opportunities, including the famous Skagit Tulip Festival. Finally, if you want to visit a bigger city, Sedro-Woolley is a quick 20-minute drive to Bellingham, a 90-minute drive to Seattle, WA and a 90-minute drive to Vancouver, British Columbia.

If this speaks to you reach out to me directly: Holly Giesbrecht,

A 25-bed critical access hospital, PeaceHealth United General Medical Center offers advanced treatment options and short hospital stays. Comprehensive cancer care is provided at PeaceHealth United General's Cancer Center and a variety of surgical procedures available at the Surgery & Orthopedics Center. Primary and specialty care is provided by PeaceHealth Medical Group.

  • Base salary amount: $579,560 + additional earning potential
  • Employment bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Education Loan Reimbursement (if applicable)
  • CME Allowance
  • Medical/dental/vision/disability/life/wellness
  • Retirement

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

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Employer

PeaceHealth

Peace Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system with medical centers, critical access hospitals and medical clinics located in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.

Community Health at Peace Health

At Peace Health, we recognize that the journey to health and well-being is constant. Driven by our belief that good health, prevention and community wellbeing is a fundamental right, we work with communities to provide Hope, Care, Housing and Nourishment.

Our Community Impact

As a leader in our communities, Peace Health is focused not just on individual patient outcomes but also on maximizing community health benefits and ensuring access to high-quality, affordable care.

We are proud of our healing Mission and are committed to giving back to the communities we serve. As a mission-driven non-profit health system, we are required by law to reinvest our profits into our communities by enhancing the healthcare services we provide or supporting community health initiatives. Learn more about PeaceHealth’s Financial Stewardship.

Through community partners, Peace Health makes direct investments that improve wellness, access, quality and health justice.

  • Nine cents of every dollar Peace Health spends is for community benefit. In the fiscal year 2021, our community benefit was nearly three times what we would have paid in forgone taxes.
  • Since 2018, Peace Health has invested $1.34B in our communities.
  • $69M was reinvested in community health improvement projects.

Livability

128,737
Bellingham population
$668K
Avg 3-bedroom home
58° / 45°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Marysville
49.2 mi
Pop. 168,664
Mount Vernon
24.7 mi
Pop. 66,704
Oak Harbor
32.2 mi
Pop. 24,396
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Whatcom County
—
Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$668K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,734
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
58° / 45°
Avg high / low
41.66 in
Yearly rainfall
97
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 98225
49,667
Total residents
24,346
Male residents
25,321
Female residents
Age distribution
total
49,667
0-9
2,766
10-19
6,105
20-29
15,128
30-39
5,376
40-49
4,802
50-59
5,041
60-69
5,033
70-79
3,516
80+
1,900
Ethnicity
White
40,849
Black Or African American
594
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
381
Asian
2,494
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
175
Other
1,530
Two Or More
3,644
Source: US Census Bureau
32
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
63
Bike Score — Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 90.72 mi
Bellingham International Airport (BLI) 3.08 mi
Orcas Island Airport (ESD) 18.82 mi
Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) 28.67 mi
Arlington Municipal Airport (N/A) 43.92 mi
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) 59.49 mi
Source: FAA database