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Timothy Alan Scholes, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
About me
I grew up in Berkeley, California, a vibrant college town. I am the fourth and youngest in my family. My parents met as students at the University of California, Berkeley, and were married just before my father shipped out to serve in the Army during World War II. After the war they decided to settle in Berkeley and raise their family. I went to college at the University of California, San Diego, and did graduate study at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, before entering medical school in Syracuse, New York. I met my future wife, who is from the Seattle area, when we were both students at Cornell. After I completed my residency, we decided that we wanted to raise our family in Western Washington.
About my practice
I think the first thing that got me thinking about medicine was the character of Dr. McCoy in the original Star Trek series. I love the relationships I have with patients over many years. I have had the pleasure of watching children grow up and young adults evolve into middle age. I have also had the honor of caring for old friends as they reach the end of their lives. I want to understand my patients concerns and their preferences for treatment, and then work with them to find a solution that aligns with their values. I have served as the local diabetes expert for the Olympia clinic for a number of years.
How I thrive
I enjoy running, kayaking, and hiking, and run or do some other form of aerobic exercise most days. I keep myself in good shape by eating the healthy food my wonderful wife prepares for me. We enjoy playing games and visiting national parks in the U.S. and abroad.
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
State University of New York at SyracuseBoard certification
Family Medicine
Am Bd 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
University of CA Davis Martinez Family Medicine GMResidency
University of CA Davis Martinez Family Medicine GMJoined Kaiser Permanente
2015Provider ID
004600License information
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National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1497812358Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
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08/21/2025