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Susan L Powell, MD
I speak: English, Spanish
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
I was born and raised in the Philadelphia area but my home is now the Pacific Northwest, where I have lived since 1990. I am married with four young adult children, whom my husband and I adopted from India. As the daughter and granddaughter of physicians, I was interested in medicine from a very young age, but explored other options before finally deciding to go to medical school. Following college, I taught high school for two years in the Peace Corps in Kenya. After returning from Kenya, I taught for two more years in inner-city New York in a program for newly returned Peace Corps volunteers, and, in the process, met my husband, who had been a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal. I then decided to attend the University of Washington for a master's in public health and subsequently for my medical degree. I did my family practice residency in Anchorage, Alaska.
About my practice
I spent the first 10 years of my career working in community and migrant health centers in rural and underserved areas. I delivered babies and took care of patients of all ages in the hospital as well as in the clinic, and I spoke Spanish with patients on a daily basis. I came here in 2011 because I believe that highly integrated systems provide the best care. My philosophy of care is to try to meet my patients where they are, no matter where that is. I strongly promote exercise and healthy lifestyle changes. I believe that honesty and trust must be the basis of the physician-patient relationship and I do my best to develop strong relationships while also communicating in a straightforward fashion. Medical interests of mine include maternal health, children's health, immunization advocacy, public health, and international health. I am especially passionate about immunizations, as I believe they are the single greatest achievement of modern medicine.
How I thrive
My hobbies include quilting, reading, and travel. My approach to staying motivated and healthy is to make sure I'm getting both sufficient sleep and regular exercise.
My office
Referral requirements
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Olympia 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
- Appointment/Information
- 1-877-828-4510 (toll free)
- Appointment/Information
- 360-923-7000
- Fax
- 360-923-7089
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
University of WashingtonBoard 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
Alaska Family Medicine/Providence Hospital ProgramResidency
Alaska Family Medicine/Providence Hospital ProgramJoined Kaiser Permanente
2015Provider ID
038561License information
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National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1134271562Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
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02/20/2026