Stephen Markus, MD

Dr. Stephen Markus,is the founder and director Creekside Integrative Medicine Center, and brings fifteen years of experience to integrating both conventional and complementary medicine.

Education & Training

• Graduated Cum Laude from University of California, San Diego with a Bachelors degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry, 1977.
• Graduate research in Astrophysics and Space sciences at Scripps Institute of Oceanography, 1979.
• Awarded Medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, 1983.
• Residency in Psychiatry from University of Oregon Health Sciences Center, 1984.
• Completed allergy training program from the American Academy of Environmental Medicine 1992.
• Training in Botanical Medicine at Bastyr University, 1994.
• Family Practice Board Certification from The American Association of Physician Specialists, 1994.
• Medical Laboratory Director of National Biotech Labs 1992-1998.

Other professional Experience

• Fifteen years of research in clinical nutrition and nutritional biochemistry Publications in Astrophysics and Space Sciences, 1978-1979.
• Bastyr University Clinical Medicine Faculty 1985-1986.

Publications

• The Textbook of Natural Medicine Natural Medicine

Journal Activities and Memberships

• Integrative Medicine Task Force at Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland Washington.

Joy T. Yu, ND

Dr. Yu specializes in women's health and chronic degenerative disorders and focuses on helping you attain the best health possible. She combines conventional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies. She is qualified to provide natural therapies in a safe manner complementary to your conventional treatments. You will find her an invaluable member of your medical team.

Dr. Yu incorporates intuition and wisdom into her practice of medicine. She listens and takes time to learn about you as a whole person, not just your illness. She investigates your conditions, attempts to find and treat the causes, and does her best to re-establish your health. Dr. Yu believes, "A good doctor is interested in her patients´ health, longevity, and quality of life." She knows when to say, "I don't know, but I´ll find out."  

She continues her life-long education as a student of medicine and humanity.

Education
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University
Bachelor of Science, psychology, cum laude, University of Maryland

Personal
Dr. Yu was born and raised in Seoul. She enjoys learning from her patients and students, attending educational conferences, and hiking with JJ (Brittany without sight and sound).  You may find her wild-crafting in mountains along I-90.  

Affiliations & Positions
Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Professor, Bastyr University

Office Hours:  M/W/F 9:00am-5:00pm        New Patient Form
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, First Choice, Lifewise, PIP, Premera, Uniform Medical

Dr. Yu's personal website

Kay Lamos, LAc

Kay Lamos has been practicing acupuncture since 1985, after graduating in the first class of the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She had a residency training at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in ChongChing, China, following which, she was instrumental in the passage of legislation to allow acupuncturists to practice independently in Washington State. She also co-founded Crekside Center with her husband, Stephen Markus, M.D.

Kay has a broad spectrum of training including a degree in Occupational Therapy, and a license in massage therapy. This background gives her an understanding of both western and oriental medicine.

Office Hours:  Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

Ursula Marquez, LAc, CH

Steve Kubacki, PhD

Steve Kubacki PhD Practices Psychology