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Brenda Powell, MD, Family Medicine, Port Angeles, WA, Olympic Medical Center

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Family Medicine Port Angeles, WA

Women's Health, Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Medical Director Lower Elwha Health Department

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Summary

  • Dr. Brenda Powell is a family physician and the Medical Director at the Lower Elwha Health Clinic. She received her medical degree and residency training from Duke University School of Medicine and has been in practice since 1991. She specializes in primary care, women's health and complementary and integrative medicine. She is also boarded in Integrative Medicine and has a certificate from the American Society of Travel Medicine. She is a member of the Explorer's Club and a physician for Lindblad/National Geographic Expeditions.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Family Medicine, 1988 - 1991
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1988
  • Linfield College
    Linfield CollegeB.A., Biology, Cum Laude, 1980 - 1983
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonNo-degree, 1979 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1995 - 2023
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1989 - 1995
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013
  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010-2013
  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2010-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Risks of Travel, Benefits of a Specialist Consult"  
    Powell B, Ford C, Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 1/1/2010
  • Barriers to Supplemental Calcium Use among Women in Suburban Family Practice: A Report from the Cleveland Clinic Ambulatory Research Network (CleAR-eN)"  
    Tyler et al, JABFM, 1/1/2008
  • "Activation of Ethanol Metabolism in Humans by Fructose: Importance of Experimental Design"  
    B.P. Crownover (Powell) , J. Ladine, B.U. Bradford, E. Glassman, D. Forman, R. G. Thurman, J. Pharm. Exp., 1/1/1986
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Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • "Symposia Medicus" (Chair and Faculty) 
    5/1/2014
  • "Symposia Medicus" 
    8/1/2013
  • "Metabolic Syndrome Lecture" 
    12/1/2012
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Other

  • "Mindful Eating, Stress Management, Libido" (Web chats) 
    Brenda Powell, MD
    Cleveland Clinic Center for Integrative Medicine, September 2010, February 2011 - 12/1/2012
  • "Probiotics" 
    Brenda Powell, MD, Cleveland Public Radio, Idea Stream
    7/1/2012
  • "4 anti-aging supplements" 
    Brenda Powell, MD, The Dr Oz Show
    5/31/2012
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Press Mentions

  • 7 Natural Remedies for IBS
    7 Natural Remedies for IBSApril 28th, 2021

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