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Christopher Covert-Bowlds, MD
I speak: English, French, Spanish
My gender: Male
Where I practice
About me
I've called Western Washington my home since 1984 although I grew up in Massachusetts. Working in sports medicine, transgender and LGBTQ care, and helping people of all ages, I've practiced in mainstream medical clinics, low-income clinics and public health clinics. I helped pass the Clean Indoor Air Act that made all public indoor places in Washington State smoke-free by sponsoring and gathering 10,000 voter signatures in association with the Lung Association and Cancer Society. As a member of the Climate Change Task Force of Physicians for Social Responsibility, I am dedicated to addressing the health dangers of climate change.
About my practice
As a family doctor, I enjoy long-term relationships with patients and their families. I treat my patients the way I'd like to be treated, and I carefully listen for the story behind the symptoms. My practice allows me to help people through emotional crises, while also treating chronic conditions such as diabetes and obesity. I can help patients with minor surgeries, skin procedures, steroid injections, trigger-point injections, and herbal and natural solutions. I love helping people find their own motivations to take care of their health and achieve a healthy weight. My favorite days are when I can turn to a patient and congratulate them on their great efforts of eating right and exercising to improve their lives. One of the things I like most about working here is that I feel empowered to do the best thing for my patients and I encourage each person to strive for better health.
How I thrive
At home, I like bicycling, walking with my wife, boomerang throwing, singing and playing guitar with our church choir, and hearing our daughter play saxophone in her bands. I enjoy travel to Europe, El Salvador, Vancouver, Victoria, and Portland. I also like to go to New York City and to visit my family in Massachusetts.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Northgate Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 206-302-1283
- Main number
- 206-302-1200
- Main number
- 206-302-1300
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
University of Washington School of MedicineBoard certification
Family Medicine
American Board of Family MedicineTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Internship
Swedish Family Medicine Residency-1st Hill CampusResidency
Swedish Family Medicine Residency-1st Hill CampusJoined Kaiser Permanente
2020Provider ID
007388License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1346312600Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
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12/03/2025