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David Paul Vetter, MD
I speak: German, English, French
My gender: Male
Where I practice
About me
I was born and raised in a small town in Nebraska. I was the second youngest of 10 children. I was commissioned an Army Officer in 1984, and since then have lived and worked in many different countries around the world. That gave me an appreciation for other cultures and shared universal values. I enjoy the science of medicine and the constant learning that is required, and especially love the challenge of distilling knowledge and experience into advice and options that can guide my patients into better health.
About my practice
I believe the first responsibility of a physician is to connect with each patient to establish a relationship based on caring and good listening skills. I enjoy meeting each person where they are in life so that I can better understand how to be of service. There is never an absolute right or wrong answer in medicine, but there are best answers for each individual. My areas of specialty are adult health, including primary care, preventive care, chronic disease management and rest-of-life planning. I joined Kaiser Permanente because the patient always comes first.
How I thrive
I love being a physician, enjoying simple joys with my kids and taking an active role in my church. I was raised to do my own house repairs, garden, cook and even dabble in a bit of sewing. I love nature and traveling, and am fluent in French and German. I am working on Russian in my spare time. From the time we are born until the time we die, we are constantly having to learn how to deal with physical changes. Fortunately, deciding to exercise at age 19 or 90 can pay significant dividends. Life is a never-ending process of learning how to care for our own bodies.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Tacoma 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
- 253-596-3301
- Main number
- 1-800-858-9996 (toll free)
- Main number
- 253-596-3300
- Main number - After hours
- 253-596-3400
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Uniformed Services University of the Health SciencesBoard certification
Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal 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
Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterResidency
Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterJoined Kaiser Permanente
2017Provider ID
072368License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1639127228Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
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12/14/2025