Coming August 2026
Paula Whitmire, MD
Family Medicine
Island Primary Care – Orcas
7 Deye Lane
Eastsound, WA 98245
P: 360.376.2561 or 360.293.3101
F: 360.466.6139
Areas of Professional Interest
I enjoy walking alongside patients and their families as we navigate complex chronic diseases, evidence-based recommendations and their own goals for their lives. I try to bring a calm open-mindedness to every interaction and I hope my patients walk away feeling heard, valued and understood. I appreciate the way rural primary care constantly challenges us as providers, forcing us to grow and expand our knowledge base to meet the needs of our patients.
Education
Doctor of Medicine
University of Massachusetts
Residency
Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Addiction Medicine
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Medical Association
Meet the Provider
Hello, I’m Dr. Whitmire
I enjoy a wide range of creative and outdoor pursuits. I have been knitting for many years and recently have been learning quilting, sewing and embroidery. I love spending time outdoors in all weather conditions, particularly walking, paddling and bicycling. I also recently began learning to play the piano, which has been both rewarding and humbling. I look forward to becoming part of the Orcas community.