About
Dr. Byron Haney brings more than three decades of family medicine experience to Polaris Medical. He studied Biochemistry at the University of California, Davis, earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, and completed his Family Medicine Residency in Modesto, California.
In 1990, Dr. Haney founded Family Health Care of Ellensburg, growing it into one of Washington State's most successful independent primary care practices. He delivered babies and rounded on the inpatient ward at Kittitas Valley Hospital, where he also served as Chief of Staff and Family Medicine Department Chair. He taught as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Pacific Northwest University and served as a principal investigator in multiple clinical trials. In 2019, he converted his outpatient practice into CompassDirect Healthcare, a direct primary care model. He holds board certification in Family Medicine and focuses on patient-centered, evidence-based care with a particular interest in shared medical appointments and collaborative care models. Outside medicine, he enjoys time with his family and church community.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Davis, Biochemistry
Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Modesto, California
Additional Training
Associate Professor of Medicine at Pacific Northwest University; principal investigator in multiple clinical trials
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Haney right for?
Dr. Haney is a strong fit for patients who want a seasoned physician with deep roots in independent primary care. Adults managing chronic conditions benefit from his three decades of full-spectrum experience. Patients who value a long-term wellness relationship, rather than episodic treatment, align well with his philosophy. Those interested in collaborative care approaches or shared medical appointments will find his clinical interests directly relevant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Haney has practiced family medicine for more than three decades. He founded his first independent practice in 1990 and has delivered comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages throughout his career.
Yes. Dr. Haney holds board certification in Family Medicine. He has maintained that certification throughout a career spanning over thirty years of independent clinical practice.
Dr. Haney focuses on patient-centered, evidence-based care that prioritizes prevention and long-term wellness. He believes the physician-patient relationship belongs at the center of healthcare and has built his entire career around that conviction.
Dr. Haney treats chronic disease, acute illness, and preventive health needs for patients of all ages. His experience spans full-spectrum family medicine, including decades of managing complex, long-term patient relationships.
Dr. Haney converted his Washington State practice to a direct primary care model in 2019, founding CompassDirect Healthcare. He brings firsthand experience building and running a successful DPC practice to his role at Polaris Medical.
Yes. Dr. Haney served as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Pacific Northwest University, teaching medical students. He also served as a principal investigator in multiple clinical trials, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge.
Dr. Haney has a particular interest in shared medical appointments and collaborative care models. He sees these approaches as effective tools for improving both patient experience and health outcomes.
Dr. Haney earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, Davis. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine Residency in Modesto, California.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026