Virtual Care

Convenient care from anywhere in Washington, on your computer or smart device.

Virtual care statewide

Kinwell’s Virtual Care Clinic brings primary care to your computer or smart device through your MyChart account. Virtual care provides additional appointment options for acute conditions. You can meet with the same clinician you see in person, or establish care with our online clinician, Dr. Jlyn Pritchard.

Virtual care is a great option for busy patients who prefer the ease of online consultations, or who live far from our 16 clinics. Our clinicians can handle many situations online that will save you a trip to the ER or urgent care. A virtual care visit may determine an in-person diagnostic exam is necessary and you will need to visit a clinic if lab work is required.

A Mychart account is required for virtual care appointments. Virtual care is appropriate for health concerns such as:

  • Asthma and allergies
  • Respiratory illnesses
  • Ear infections
  • Return to work or school permissions
  • Sexual health
  • Skin rashes and bites
  • Gastrointestinal discomfort
  • Muscle and joint pain
  • Weight management
  • Behavioral health concerns

Virtual care is not appropriate for:

  • Pain medication
  • Anti-anxiety medication
  • Family Medical Leave Act paperwork
  • Workers’ compensation paperwork
  • Muscular skeletal conditions
  • Head injuries
  • Shortness of breath or lightheadedness

"I will listen to you and aim to see you for you while partnering to provide evidence-based quality healthcare."

Amanda Oropeza, MD

Serving Patients of All Ages

"I will listen to you and aim to see you for you while partnering to provide evidence-based quality healthcare."

Dr. Oropeza received their BA degree from Bryn Mawr College in Anthropology, her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, and completed her residency with UC Davis Family Medicine in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Oropeza completed their Fellowship in Community Based treatment for HIV and viral Hepatitis in Worcester, Massachusetts. They have practiced in Spokane, WA since 2018. Dr. Oropeza enjoys all aspects of family medicine and welcomes all patients. She provides comprehensive care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, gender non-conforming, non-binary and transgender patients. Other professional interest includes addiction medicine as well as sexual & reproductive health including Nexplanon, IUD insertion, and STI care. Dr. Oropeza works from a place of cultural humility and continuously strives towards enhancing her cultural responsiveness by learning and growing alongside her patients.

New Patient Appointment

"For me, patient education and positive lifestyle change is the backbone of how I practice primary care."

Jlyn Pritchard, DO

Serving Patients 10 and Older

"For me, patient education and positive lifestyle change is the backbone of how I practice primary care."

Dr. Pritchard grew up in the Tri Cities, attended Gonzaga University, and has lived in Spokane since 2010. At medical school, Dr. Pritchard developed an interest in nutrition and obesity medicine. She’s curious about what fuels and motivates us both physically and emotionally. Her goal is for patients to feel educated, empowered, and encouraged to live their best and healthiest lives. Dr. Pritchard’s favorite part of Spokane is being outdoors, where she enjoys hiking, skiing, and the occasional canoe trip with her husband and three kids. Indoors, she loves to write and experiment with cooking whole foods.

New Patient Appointment

"I invite each patient to actively participate in their own care and I am ready to join them on their health journey."

Sarah Bowman, PA-C

Serving Patients of All Ages

"I invite each patient to actively participate in their own care and I am ready to join them on their health journey."

Sarah Bowman is a board-certified physician assistant and received her Master of Clinical Health Services at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She first entered the medical community in 2009 as a wilderness EMT, then worked as a paramedic before completing her graduate studies. She has practiced in family medicine in Wenatchee since 2018. Her clinical interests include behavioral health and lifestyle medicine.

New Patient Appointment
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"Caring for the mind is as important and crucial as caring for the body. One cannot be healthy without the other."

Michele Bauer, DSW LICSW

Serving Patients of All Ages

"Caring for the mind is as important and crucial as caring for the body. One cannot be healthy without the other."

Michele received her degrees from Eastern Washington University’s School of Social Work and Capella University Doctorate of Social Work. She was raised in Northern Idaho and worked in Coeur d’Alene for 15 years as an outpatient mental health therapist treating patients of all ages. With a focus on mindfulness, Michele provides fresh approaches to engaging in a rewarding life by developing strong relationships and a safe plan for personal introspection. Michele enjoys partnering with primary care providers to support patients physical and mental health. Michele enjoys the outdoors with her husband, teenage daughter, four rescue cats, and two horses. She is an avid runner and enjoys kayaking, hiking, and horseback riding.