New doctors, surgeons and counselors join Tri-Cities area practices
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- Health systems add surgeon, neurologist, gastroenterologist, counselors and more
- They practice in Tri-Cities and nearby towns.
- Patients can schedule with local clinics; phone numbers and sites listed.
New medical providers are accepting patients in the Tri-Cities and nearby communities.
Their areas of practice include neurology, mental health, family medicine, gastroenterology, cardiothoracic surgery care and general surgery.
Kennewick general surgeon
Dr. Daaron McField has joined the Trios Medical Group in Kennewick as a general surgeon.
He specializes in general surgery, such as for hernias and gallbladders, robotic surgery, foregut surgery and bariatric surgery.
“His extensive experience and training from esteemed institutions will be a tremendous asset to the care we provide our patients,” said Emilia Keener, Trios senior market director of physician services.
McField has a medical doctorate from St. Matthew’s University in Grand Cayman. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has completed specialized training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. He is affiliated with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.
McField will see patients at the Trios 5th Floor clinic at 3730 Plaza Way in Kennewick. Patients can make appointments by calling 509-221-6550.
Richland mental health practitioner
A psychiatric mental health practitioner and doctor of nursing has joined the behavioral health care team at Lourdes Health in Richland.
Andre Bowers treats patients for psychiatric needs, such as depressive mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, and other conditions and life issues.
“His expertise and compassionate approach will be invaluable as we continue to expand services to meet the growing mental health needs of the Tri-Cities community,” said Enelida “Nelly” Navarrete, Lourdes senior director of behavioral health.
To schedule an appointment with Lourdes Behavioral Health at 1175 Carondelet Drive, Richland, call 509-943-9104
Richland cardiothoracic surgery nurse practitioner
Somrit Tim, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, has joined Kadlec Clinic Cardiothoracic Surgery in Richland.
He has 15 years of health care experience, starting his career in 2008 as a certified nursing assistant and later becoming a registered nurse.
His diverse clinical experience spans multiple care settings, with a deep passion for his specialty that he discovered while working in a cardiothoracic intensive care unit. There, he specialized in the recovery of patients following complex cardiac, thoracic and heart and lung transplant surgeries.
He earned his nurse practitioner degree from the University of South Alabama College of Nursing.
He is accepting new patients. Call 509-940-6613.
Prosser gastroenterologist
Dr. Amber Charoen, a board-certified specialist in gastroenterology, has joined Prosser Memorial Health’s Digestive Health Center team.
She has a background in clinical excellence, academic leadership and patient-centered care after completing medical school at Rangsit University in Thailand with First Class Honors and as valedictorian of her class, according to Prosser Memorial.
Charoen was recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in 2025, putting her in the top 7% of U.S. physicians, following her Rising Star honor in 2024, according to Prosser Memorial.
Her medical work in the United States began in 2015 as a research fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School in Boston, focusing on pancreas, nutrition and celiac disease.
She later completed her internal medicine residency at MetroWest Medical Center/Tufts University in Massachusetts and a gastroenterology fellowship at Brown University in Rhode Island, where she earned the Joseph A. DiMase Gastroenterology Research Award and an Exemplary Teaching Award.
Before relocating to the Pacific Northwest, Charoen served as assistant professor of medicine at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Md. More recently, she has been providing care at Gastro Health in the Tri-Cities.
Her procedural expertise includes upper endoscopy, colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy. She has a specialized interest in women’s digestive health after receiving training at one of the few U.S. centers dedicated to women’s gastrointestinal disorders.
Charoen has published widely on topics including gastrointestinal bleeding, liver disease, pancreatitis, esophageal disease, inflammatory bowel disease and nutrition. She has served as associate editor of the ACG Case Reports Journal.
She also currently serves as a clinical assistant professor at the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.
“My goal is always to listen closely to my patients, understand their concerns and work as a team to improve their health outcomes,” she said.
To schedule an appointment, visit prosserhealth.org or call 509-786-5599.
Prosser family medicine doctor
Dr. Jonathon Fox, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, has joined Prosser Clinic as a board-certified family medical doctor with a commitment to comprehensive, compassionate care for patients of all ages.
He provides a wide range of family medicine services, including annual physicals and preventative care, well-child checks and immunizations, care for acute illness and injury, referrals to specialists, mental health services, women’s health and chronic disease management.
His prior work as a case manager in mental health adds depth to his focus on whole-person care.
A graduate of Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Florida, Fox completed his residency training with Sollus Northwest Family Medicine Residency in Grandview, where he also served as Wellness Committee Chairman.
He has published research with the Family Physicians Inquiries Network and has presented on a variety of topics including pediatrics, infectious disease and chronic care management.
Fox is fluent in medical Spanish through a cultural immersion program in Guatemala.
Patients can schedule an appointment with him at the Prosser Clinic by calling 509-786-1576 or visiting prosserhealth.org.
Prosser mental health counselor
Kelly Woodward Core, a licensed mental health counselor, is a new provider at the Prosser Clinic of Prosser Memorial Health.
She specializes in psychosocial evaluations, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression and women’s mental health, including perinatal, postpartum and perimenopausal support.
Core brings a compassionate, whole-person approach to mental health care, with experience serving individuals and families throughout the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas, according to Prosser Memorial Health. She has nearly a decade of experience in private practice and community health.
She incorporates evidence-based practices as well as art therapy and somatic interventions to support emotional wellness and healing.
She holds a master’s in counseling psychology from City University of Seattle and is currently completing advanced training in neuropsychology, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and integrative nutrition.
To schedule an appointment with Core, call 509-786-1576 or visit prosserhealth.org for more information.
Hermiston neurologist
Dr. Mantinderpreet Singh, a board-certified neurologist, has joined Good Shepherd Health Care System as it launches neurology care in Hermiston, Ore.
“I’m very excited to be the first neurologist in the community,” Singh said. “I know there is always a need for a neurologist. I have served in a rural area before, and I know how much I was appreciated and needed there.”
Good Shepherd Neurology offers a wide range of neurology services, including care for epilepsy, stroke, neuropathy and dementia. In-office procedures such as Botox for headaches, spasticity and dystonia, as well as electroencephalogram (EEG) services, are also available.
Singh is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. He completed his neurology residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. He earned his doctor of medicine from Dayanand Medical College in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Good Shepherd Neurology offers a range of neurology services, including care for epilepsy, stroke, neuropathy and dementia. In-office procedures such as Botox for headaches, spasticity and dystonia, as well as electroencephalogram (EEG) services, are also available.
To schedule an appointment at Good Shepherd Neurology, 1050 West Elm Ave., Suite 150, in Hermiston, or for more information, call 541-667-3883 or visit www.gshealth.org.