Dr. Lakshmi Yerram, MD, MHA, Family Practitioner
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Dr. Lakshmi Yerram, MD, MHA

Family Practitioner

720 8 th Ave S Seattle WA, 98104
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About

With almost 2 decades of exemplary leadership, Dr. Lakshmi Deepa Yerram is a seasoned healthcare executive and dedicated Family Medicine physician known for her profound impact on quality, service expansion, and whole healthcare within Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Medical Services Startups. Currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer for a Federally Qualified Health Center in Seattle, Dr. Yerram orchestrates comprehensive strategies that strike a delicate balance between delivering high-quality healthcare, ensuring whole-person well-being, and contributing to the development of robust health systems. Her commitment to whole-person care is evident in her role as a primary care physician, where she brings a compassionate touch and personalized approach to patient well-being. Driven by a vision beyond traditional healthcare boundaries, she champions innovation that transforms and optimizes healthcare delivery. Proficient in both FQHCs and startup environments, Dr. Yerram has played a pivotal role in expanding services, ensuring accessibility, and upholding rigorous quality standards. Her forward-thinking leadership is dedicated to reshaping healthcare paradigms, creating sustainable models that prioritize patient care and contribute to the development of holistic health systems. 

Education and Training

BJ Medical College MBBS 2001

University of Washington MHA 2020

University of California Healthcare Executive Program 2022

Board Certification

Certification in Quality and Patient Safety

Certification in Utilization Management

Laboratory Director Certification

Entrepreneurial Leadership Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Family Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chief Medical Officer International Community Health Services, Seattle 2021 - Present
  • Medical Director International Community Health Services, Seattle 2020 - 2021
  • Assistant Medical Director Comagine Health, Seattle 2017 - 2021
  • Medical Practice Lead ZoomCare, Seattle 2018 - 2020
  • Family Physician with Obstetrics Edmonds Family Medicine PLLC, Edmonds, WA 2012 - 2018
  • Family Physician with Obstetrics Health Point CHC, Auburn, WA 2011 - 2012
  • Clinic Medical Director and Family Physician SeaMar CHC, Puyallup, WA 2008 - 2011

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Family Physicians  

Dr. Lakshmi Yerram, MD, MHA's Practice location

International Community Health Services

720 8 th Ave S -
Seattle, WA 98104
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