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As our community grows, so does SFM’s Sunrise clinic.
 With the tremendous growth taking place south of Puyallup, it’s no surprise that Sound Family Medicine’s Sunrise clinic needs to add another doctor to meet the demand for SFM’s high standards for patient care. The arrival of Mohit (pronounced Moheet) Mahajan, MD, who joins our SFM staff at the end of October, means our Sunrise patients will be able to see a doctor more quickly and will have a greater selection of appointment times, including evening appointments. |
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Like many other physicians at Sound Family Medicine, Dr. Mahajan moved to the Puget Sound area to become part of the Sound Family Medicine group of health care providers. However, he’s traveled a bit further than most, having grown up in a northern region of India in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains.
After completing his education and earning his medical degree in India, Dr. Mahajan spent five years in Texas, getting to know our medical systems and life in the United States, as well as earning his U.S. Board Certification. He arrived in Yakima in 2004 to complete a three-year residency with Central Washington Family Medicine, a program that’s affiliated with the University of Washington.
The climate, the mountains, the ambience and even the apple trees reminded Dr. Mahajan of home back in India and it wasn’t long before he decided to make this part of the U.S. his home away from home. His wife, Monika, is attending dentistry school in Chicago. When she finishes school next May, she’ll join him in Puyallup..
Dr. Mahajan prefers to practice holistic medicine, getting to know his patients and their families on a more personal level, in order to better understand other factors that may influence their health. He is an advocate of providing patient education, and encouraging patients to participate in decision making in their health care. Not only does this philosophy fit well with that of Sound Family Medicine’s other doctors, Dr. Mahajan’s training and skill level are of the caliber we demand of our providers.
Dr. Mahajan enjoys watching Indian movies, traveling, and playing soccer, something he had a bit more time for in his youth. He is fluent in the Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu languages, as well as speaking English beautifully. He recently commented, “I feel blessed to be a part of Sound Family Medicine and my wife and I look forward to becoming members of this community and starting our own family here."
Dr. Mahajan is personable and displays a gentle sense of humor, and we think our patients will quickly like him as much as we do. Looking for a physician, perhaps a little closer to home? Call 253-848-5951 for an appointment to meet Dr. Mahajan. He’s accepting new patients, except for OB patients, and is available for appointments beginning October 29, 2007.
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Get your flu shot now.
 The US Center for Disease Control recommends that anyone in the following categories get annual influenza vaccinations:
- 50 or older
- Age 6 months to 5 years
- Has a chronic health condition, including lung disease, heart disease, kidney disease.
- Pregnant
- Healthcare workers
- Has a family member in any of the above categories
In addition, anyone who would like to lessen his or her likelihood of getting the flu should be able to find vaccine available this year. To get your influenza vaccine at SFM, just drop in at any of the following locations:
- Hartland office, 3908 10th St. SE, Puyallup, WA, main floor reception, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon- Friday.
- Bonney Lake office, 19820 Hwy 410 East, Bonney Lake, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon.- Friday.
- Sunrise Medical Campus office, 11102 Sunrise Blvd East, Suite 102 Puyallup, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon – Friday.
At any of these locations first check in at the reception desk, then they will direct you to the place to get your shot. We currently have flu vaccinations in stock and expect that we will have adequate supply of flu vaccine for all of our patients who need this vaccine this year. Coming in early will give you the best immunization, and will protect you for the whole influenza season this year. Protect yourself and your family today.
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Kudos to Stormee and Adrian!
We would like to recognize Stormee McCulley, our Lead Front Office Same-Day Clinic Receptionist at the Hartland office and Adrian McLendon, from the Billing Department for demonstrating strong teamwork at SFM. Stormee McCulley recently received the monthly recognition award for going above and beyond many times during the last month when the office was at its busiest. She stepped up and helped back up other departments outside of her own so patient care could run smoother. Adrian McLendon received a Quarterly Award for going above and beyond to perform her financial audit and provide follow up training within her department. Her diligence is greatly appreciated.
eKudos Awards are an internal SFM recognition program where the employees at the office honor their peers for their outstanding demonstrations of service.
If you think you would like to join the SFM team please check out our career opportunities here.
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