Kevin Vandenheuvel,
PA-C

Kevin decided to enter family medicine after his experiences working as a paramedic in Portland, Oregon and Ann Arbor, Michigan early in his career. It was in this pre-hospital setting that he saw the significant impact that health disparities, unequal access to care, and untreated chronic diseases had on the everyday lives of patients. Family medicine seemed a perfect venue to address these issues by caring for the whole person, at any age, regardless of their barriers to care. Kevin obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Emergency Preparedness from Western Washington University; post-baccalaureate sciences from Portland State University; Paramedic Licensure from Oregon Health and Sciences University; Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Oregon Health and Science University. Kevin and his wife moved to Wallowa County in 2018 for work opportunities and immediately fell in love with the community and the unmatched beauty of the landscape. “Every day, we remain so thankful for the kindness of our friends, neighbors, and community here.” In his free time, Kevin enjoys skiing, running, mountain biking, bike touring, yoga, reading, playing an instrument and spending time with his wife and daughter.