About Creekside
Same day and walk-in healthcare clinic in Ketchikan,
conveniently located downtown.
Our medical team at Creekside Family Health Clinic provides professional, personal service for the whole family, from infants to seniors. Our services include:
conveniently located downtown.
+ Treatment of minor injuries and illnesses
+ Routine and primary health care
+ General wellness
+ Physicals and annual examinations
+ Women's Wellness
+ Prescriptions
+ Immunizations
+ Walk-in lab tests
Please call the clinic at 907-220-9982 for more information about our services.
Our Mission
Personal
We are committed to personally knowing our patients, their stories, and the unique needs of them and their families.
Patient Driven
Our care respects our patients’ individual preferences, needs, and values and makes sure that patients’ values help guide clinical decisions.
Convenient + Accessible
Patients get care when and how they need it. Extended and weekend hours allow for same-day appointments and non-emergency urgent care.
Transparent
We make sure patients understand their medical treatment and what it costs in advance.
Comprehensive
We schedule longer appointments which allow medical providers and patients enough time to discuss health care needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans that suit the individual needs of each patient.
Coordinated
We manage patients’ health care services outside the clinic including referrals and treatment by specialists and other providers.
Efficient
Electronic prescriptions and medical records improve access to information and care.
Research Based
Medical staff regularly examine current best practices and research to ensure delivery of the most advanced care possible for each patient.
Our Team
Shawna Strouth-Shaw, FNP-C
President & Family Nurse Practitioner
Karl Richey, MD
Outpatient Physician
Sara Steffen, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Lisa Shaw
Medical Assistant
Molly Bolton
Medical Assistant
Marialena Robles, CNA
Medical Assistant
Sarrah Mier
Medical Assistant
Trevor Shaw
Clinic Manager
Destiny Fisk
Receptionist
Our Team
Shawna Strouth-Shaw, FNP-C
Chief Family Nurse Practitioner
Karl Richey, MD
Outpatient Physician
Sara Steffen, PA-C
Certified Physician's Assistant
Lisa Shaw
Medical Assistant
Molly Bolton
Medical Assistant
Marialena Robles, CNA
Medical Assistant
Sarrah Mier
Medical Assistant
Destiny Fisk
Receptionist
Trevor Shaw
About Nurse Practitioners
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse (RN) who has also completed a master’s degree in nursing science and specific training to practice medicine as an independent provider in a specialty area such as family practice, pediatrics or midwifery. In addition to educational requirements, which include continuing education, nurse practitioners are required to pass national board certification in their area of specialty.
Licensed as both nurse practitioners and registered nurses, Family Practice nurse practitioners often provide a range of routine health care to all age groups for immediate (acute) and long-term (chronic) health needs.
Nurse Practitioners can work closely with doctors to provide individualized care for their patients. Nurse Practitioners are licensed in all 50 states, and can dispense most medications. Although doctors have additional training to help patients deal with complex medical problems, it is widely believed that Nurse Practitioners spend more time with their patients. Their training emphasizes disease prevention, reduction of health risks, thorough patient education, and comprehensive care management. Like doctors, Nurse Practitioners are involved in more than just direct patient care. Many participate in education, research, and legislative activities to improve the quality of health care in the United States.