About
S. in Psychology from the University of Oregon in 1994. He then attended Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he served as class president all four years and joined the Family Medicine Club. O. degree in May 2000.
Dr. Peffley completed his internship at Naval Hospital Bremerton before spending two years as the general medical officer aboard the USS RAINIER (AOE 7). He returned to Naval Hospital Bremerton in 2003 to finish his Family Medicine residency and earned board certification in Family Medicine in 2005. His Navy career took him to Kuwait, Rhode Island, and eventually Cuba, where he deployed in 2015-16 with Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay. He later promoted to Captain (O6) and completed a four-year assignment as Navy Reserve Family Medicine Specialty Leader. He resigned his commission as LCDR in 2007 and relocated his family to Dallas, Oregon to open what became DocPeff Primary Care. Outside the clinic, Dr. Peffley is an avid University of Oregon Ducks fan. He and his wife Heather, whom he married in 1995, have four children. He is also known for designing birthday cakes for his kids and, notably, served as the Oregon Duck mascot during the 1991-92 and 1993-94 seasons.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Oregon, B.S. Psychology, 1994
Medical School
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Naval Hospital Bremerton
Additional Training
Internship: Naval Hospital Bremerton; General Medical Officer, USS RAINIER (AOE 7)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Peffley right for?
Dr. Peffley is a strong fit for patients who want a consistent, personal relationship with their physician. He serves patients of all ages, from newborns through older adults, including nursing facility residents. Patients managing chronic conditions, seeking preventive care, or needing in-office procedures benefit from his broad clinical skill set. Those interested in aesthetic medicine, including Botox, Juvederm, or CoolSculpting Elite, will find those services available in the same familiar setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Peffley provides comprehensive family medicine care for patients of all ages. He manages chronic disease, acute illness, preventive care, and a wide range of in-office procedures. He handles 85 to 90 percent of his patients' healthcare needs directly in the office.
Yes. Dr. Peffley holds board certification in Family Medicine, which he earned in 2005. He trained at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Hospital Bremerton.
Dr. Peffley performs laceration repair, skin cancer biopsies and removal, toenail removal, cryotherapy, simple-fracture casting, vasectomies, newborn circumcisions, joint injections, trigger point injections, therapeutic dry needling, osteopathic manipulation, and earwax removal. Members pay no extra fee for these services.
Yes. Dr. Peffley offers CoolSculpting Elite, Botox, and Juvederm dermal fillers. These services carry separate pricing and are available to both members and non-members.
Dr. Peffley schedules every appointment for 30 minutes as a standard. If a visit requires more time, he extends it to 60 minutes at no additional charge. Patients can bring a full list of concerns without feeling rushed.
Yes. Dr. Peffley makes himself available by text, phone, and email during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Members reach him directly without going through a phone tree or answering service.
S. Navy for many years, reaching the rank of Captain (O6). He completed his internship and residency at Naval Hospital Bremerton and served as a general medical officer aboard the USS RAINIER. He deployed to Cuba in 2015-16 and served as Navy Reserve Family Medicine Specialty Leader. He remains affiliated with Navy Reserve Medicine Training Command New England.
Yes. Dr. Peffley makes in-home house calls and also visits patients in nursing facilities. These visits are included in the monthly membership fee for members.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026