Family Medicine Residents

Brook Ashcraft, DO
Family Medicine

A graduate of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU), Dr. Ashcraft said he is excited to complete his medical training in Skagit Valley, where he was born and raised. His fascination with medicine started as a child but he pursued other career paths until realizing medicine offered a diverse fulfilling career. Medically, he is interested full-spectrum family medicine as well as addiction therapy. He lives in Burlington with his wife and two dogs.

Sarah Crowe, DO
Family Medicine

A graduate of Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Dr. Crowe was born in California and raised in Oregon where she developed a love for the Pacific Northwest. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University and worked in bioengineering for several years before deciding to pursue a career in medicine. She is married and has two stepchildren.

Jenny Le, DO
Family Medicine

A graduate of PNWU, Dr. Le was born and raised in San Jose, California. She graduated from the University of California San Diego, where she majored in Biochemistry Cell Biology and minored in dance. During college, she said she discovered her love for medicine and Osteopathic Manual Manipulation, which led her to attend medical school at PNWU. Dr. Le is married and new mother of one.

Asra Mazhar, DO
Family Medicine

A graduate of PNWU, Dr. Mazhar is a native of the Pacific Northwest, living much of her life in Yakima. She completed a biology degree at Central Washington University while spending some time at Pennsylvania State University and studying abroad in Dubai, UAE. She said she has a passion for primary care and preventative medicine, which was cultivated during her medical training. She is married and enjoys spending time with family.

Kathryn Bergen, DO
Family Medicine

A graduate of PCOM-Georgia, Dr. Bergen grew up in Atlanta and Savannah. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Political Science with a minor in Spanish and studies abroad in Chile and Mexico and a Master's degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in International Affairs. After spending a few years working with various non-profit and human rights organizations, Dr. Bergen was inspired to pursue a medical degree. She hopes to tie in her previous work with medicine, and as an osteopathic physician, she looks forward to cultivating strong relationships with her patients in primary and preventative care. She is married and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and dog, Lily.

Shelley Brencick-Higman, DO
Family Medicine

Dr. Shelley Higman is a graduate of PNWU and a fifth generation Washingtonian. After attaining her undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Spanish, Dr. HIgman became a professional oil painter, an after-school program director and later opened up a gardening business. After years of working with people and their gardens, her calling to medicine and healing work reasserted itself and she shifted gears. She enjoys surfing, paddle boarding and spending time with her young son and her wife Anastasia.

Devon Kienzle, DO
Family Medicine

A graduate of Touro University in Las Vegas Nevada, Dr. Kienzle, along with his wife and two children, have missed the Pacific Northwest. Originally from Monroe, WA, he has long awaited the opportunity to return home and establish his roots providing care to the residents of the great Pacific Northwest. Before medical school, Dr. Kienzle attended Brigham Young University – Idaho where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience, served a mission in South Florida where he became fluent in Spanish, and married his wonderful wife, Beth, and had two delightfully independent children. He is passionate about creating a patient-centered medical home by blending all philosophies of medicine into a place where any family or family member can feel comfortable receiving a wide spectrum of care. He and his family love spending time outdoors, cycling, backpacking and camping.

Justin Lytle, DO
Family Medicine

A graduate of Touro University Nevada, Dr. Lytle was born and raised in Washington State and is very excited to return home to finish his medical training. He graduated with a degree in human biology at Brigham Young University-Idaho. His love of science, a desire to work with people and his dedication to education drove him to pursue a career in medicine. As an osteopathic family physician, he hopes to practice holistic full-spectrum family medicine, with emphases on his passions for preventive medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine. Dr. Lytle is married and has two young boys.

William Hudson, DO
Family Medicine

William (Max) Hudson, DO is a graduate of Midwestern University AZCOM in Arizona.  He grew up in Cincinnati and attended DePauw University as an undergraduate, majoring in Biology.  After a short stint as a private investigator, he entered the world of academics as a graduate student at Colorado State University, earning a Master’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition.  Dr. Hudson is most interested in primary prevention of disease through positive lifestyle practices.  He is eager to build relationships with his patients to help them on their path towards optimal health.  He and his wife, Molly, have two children, Jane and Simon.  His family most enjoys good food and all manner of outdoor pursuits with their dog, Temple.

Emily Kunz, DO
Family Medicine

Emily Kunz, DO is a graduate of PNWU-COM and received her undergraduate degree from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA with a major in Kinesiology. She grew up in Port Townsend, WA where her parents and youngest siblings still reside. Her interest to pursue medicine was initially piqued while learning about her adopted siblings’ medical conditions and how limited medical resources can be in rural communities. Dr. Kunz is excited to continue her training in Skagit Valley so she can help serve the community with full spectrum primary care. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her boyfriend and nurturing her creative side by painting, gardening and learning to play guitar.

Mark McGrath, MD
Family Medicine

Mark McGrath, MD is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Medicine.  He grew up in Seattle, WA and attended the University of Washington as an undergraduate, majoring in Business Administration.  After working as a technician in an emergency department, he decided to pursue a graduate education in medicine.  Dr. McGrath is most interested in primary prevention of disease through shared decision making.  He is eager to build relationships with his patients and help them identify what interventions are best for their unique situation.  He and his wife, Erin, enjoy hiking in the Cascades, indoor rock climbing and relaxing with their cat, Luna.

Cory Schmidtz, DO
Family Medicine

Cory Schmidtz, DO is a graduate of Western University of Health Sciences COMP-NW in Lebanon, Oregon. She received an undergraduate degree in Biology/Anthropology with a minor in Chemistry from Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. After working for a non-profit organization for individuals with HIV/AIDS and gaining exposure to the medical field, she decided to pursue a career as an osteopathic physician. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Schmidtz has a strong passion for the region, culture and the people. In addition to treating acute and chronic conditions, Dr. Schmidtz considers all aspects of health and addresses each patient as a unique individual. She hopes to build long-term patient-physician relationships while giving back to her community. She enjoys art, baking, hiking, and spending quality time with her family.