Health Services Team

Christopher Jones, M.D., Board Certified in Pediatrics, Medical Director-Operations

Dr. Christopher Jones’ calling to medicine came during a college visit to a village in rural Zaire (Democratic Republic of the Congo) where he saw the enormous benefit of medical expertise in places of great need. Originally from Eastern Washington, Chris received his medical degree from the University of Washington and trained in pediatrics at Loyola University in Chicago.. He and his wife Kara specifically re-located to Seattle to serve the urban community here. They are the proud parents of three young children and live in Rainier Valley.

Thanh Kirkpatrick, M.D., M.P.H, Pediatrician

Dr. Thanh Kirkpatrick is a graduate of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, and holds a Master of Public Health in Health Administration from Loma Linda University. She completed her internship at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital and her residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Prior to HopeCentral, Thanh spent four years as a pediatrician at Esperanza Health Center in inner-city Philadelphia and 6 years moonlighting as a pediatric hospitalist at Bryn Mawr Hospital. She came to the U.S. as a Vietnamese refugee and understands the struggles of immigrant families. She has a passion for serving immigrant patients and for outreach to the Vietnamese community. Thanh and her husband Dr. James Kirkpatrick, a cardiologist, have three children.

Patricia Scott, M.D., Board Certified in Pediatrics, Medical Director-Innovation & Outreach

Dr. Patricia Scott is passionate about creating and supporting environments where children thrive. During college, exposure to the community development philosophy of Dr. John Perkins ignited a deep passion for justice in healthcare delivery and spurred Patricia’s pursuit of medicine. Patricia received her medical degree from Georgetown University and completed her pediatrics residency at the University of California San Francisco. She spends her free time with her husband John and their three children, and her weekends cheering at sporting events.

Thomas (T.K.) Brasted, Psy. D, Behavioral Health Director

Dr. T.K. Brasted is a clinical psychologist with deep experience treating children in community-based settings. His special interests include parenting skills training and stress disorders.  As the Behavioral Health Director, T.K. oversees the integration of behavioral health resources in HopeCentral’s primary care service delivery. T.K. graduated from Argosy University/Seattle and completed internship training in behavioral health consultation at HealthPoint, a community health center in King County, WA. T.K. graduated from the Coast Guard Academy and served as a Coast Guard officer for five years. T.K. and his wife Shelli enjoy hanging out with their two dogs Charlie and Foster.

Lesley-Rose Gutter, Behavioral Health Pre-Intern

Lesley-Rose Gutter is in the fourth year of her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington. Lesley-Rose has a special interest in working with individuals across the lifespan by providing mental health services in primary care settings. In addition, Lesley-Rose has a passion for athlete mental health with a research focus on identity development in and during transition out of sports. Lesley-Rose enjoys exploring the greater Seattle area, weekly game nights, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Cindy Osborn, RN

Roxanne Estrada, CMA

Viktoriya Pankovets, CMA