Alisha Saultz, DO

Growing up in a small town in the Midwest, it was always my dream to become a doctor. I have always enjoyed helping people on an individual one on one basis. The impact of family members dealing with difficult medical issues while I was young helped drive home the importance of the doctor-patient relationship and just how much help the entire family needs when dealing with medical crisis and the health care system.

I come from a family of educators and, due to their influence, I enjoy teaching my patients. I try to understand each patient's unique challenges so I can tailor their individual care to best suit their needs. We engage in ongoing dialogue because medicine is a two way street with communication going both ways between doctor and patient. I find that when patients better understand their bodies and the way body systems interact, they realize that working to prevent health issues is far better than trying to deal with the major problems that can arise down the road after neglect. We will work as a team to prevent those issues.

When away from my work, I make time for my family and my hobbies. I love all art, especially painting. My art projects these days usually include my three kids and things they enjoy. My family also spends time together playing board games, exploring the great Northwest and watching movies. We spend a lot of time doing church activities and enjoy traveling to see family here and in Ohio (Go Buckeyes!). I love to read – my family are all voracious readers and love to share books with each other and discuss them. I find great joy in watching my children discover their own passions and hobbies as they grow. Like everyone in society today, my husband and I continue to work hard on work/home balance. I am very lucky to have both a family who is supportive and I adore and a job which I enjoy and allows me to try and make connections with people and truly help them have a healthier and happier life.