Stephen Pearson, MD – Pediatrics Faculty
Originally from the east coast, Stephen has lived in the Yakima Valley since 1989. He has provided pediatric care to low-income and minority populations in community health centers and medically underserved communities and enjoys teaching and research applicable to ambulatory practice settings. He feels that family medicine physicians and pediatricians can be involved in research to further evidence based knowledge and improve the overall health of adults and children. He is currently chair of the national steering committee for Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS). Outside of work, Stephen enjoys spending his free time with his wife and two sons. When asked how he feels about his position as a teaching faculty member, he replied, “It is a privilege and a pleasure to contribute to the training of physicians who share my interest in caring for communities in underserved areas.”