Paul Podett, MD
Paul Podett has specialized in private family practice since 1993 after completing dual residency training and becoming board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Podett also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in family practice with multiple universities including OHSU. He is also a community preceptor for training medical students, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. As a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine, Dr. Podett brings a belief that holistic health keeps the body whole. He believes that one must include the foundations of diet and exercise along with preventative, modern medicine to attain and maintain good health. Dr. Podett enjoys staying active in his community by volunteering on multiple hospital committees as Chief of Staff, Chief of Medicine, and is currently participating in various medical staff committees to help ensure and promote quality care for our community. Additionally, he has a noteworthy passion for skiing and has recently become a certified ski instructor at Mt. Hood Meadows and Skibowl. He has served on the National Ski Patrol since 1980 and has volunteered with Mt. Hood Ski Patrol since 1993 where he has held multiple executive council positions including Patrol Chief. (National Appointment #11300)
Craig Haggett, FNP-C
After a decade in education, Craig returned to school and graduated from California State University – Long Beach with his Master of Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Certificate in family practice. Craig realized his enthusiasm for the medical field as an EMT for a North Carolina rescue squad before becoming an East Coast transplant; and was grateful to of had the opportunity to pursue his nursing degree. Most recently, he worked in the areas of women's health and reproductive/sexual health, though was happy to return to family practice here at Mtn. View. Craig enjoys building relationships with his patients and planning together to best meet their health goals. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys reading, meditation, gaming, and spending time with his partner of 30 years.
Tenzin Lama, FNP-C
Tenzin is a Family Nurse Practitioner who completed her Bachelor of Nursing, Masters, and Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Oregon Health and Science University. She is a Tibetan, born in Nepal, who immigrated to the United States with her family. Tenzin genuinely believes in the importance of preventative health and the foundational principle that "The greatest wealth is health”. It was her belief in this conviction that propelled Tenzin to pursue a career as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Tenzin can speak Tibetan, Nepali and Hindi and takes joy in traveling whenever she can. During her free time, Tenzin enjoys gardening, cooking and hiking.