About
Dr. Caroline Roeder earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Washington in Seattle. She then joined the second graduating class at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Yakima, Washington. Between college and medical school, she worked as a phlebotomist at Harborview Medical Center and as a lifeguard and swim instructor at the Seattle Children's Hospital Therapy Pool. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Family Medicine of Southwest Washington in Vancouver.
Dr. Roeder moved to Anacortes in 2016 and joined Island Hospital as a full-spectrum family physician, providing obstetric, inpatient, and outpatient care. She later founded Dr. Roeder Direct Primary Care to bring a relationship-centered model to the community she calls home. She holds strong clinical interests in Lifestyle Medicine, Women's Health, and Pediatrics, and she pursues board certification in Lifestyle Medicine. Born and raised in the Columbia River Gorge, she lives in Anacortes with her husband and two children. In her free time she sails, gardens, trail runs, and reads health books with her family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Washington, B.S. Biology and Chemistry, Seattle, Washington
Medical School
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Yakima, Washington
Residency
Family Medicine, Family Medicine of Southwest Washington, Vancouver, Washington
Additional Training
Phlebotomist at Harborview Medical Center; pursuing board certification in Lifestyle Medicine (2024)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Roeder right for?
Dr. Roeder serves patients across all life stages, from newborns to older adults. Families benefit from her breadth in pediatrics, women's health, and chronic disease management. Patients managing diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, or other ongoing conditions get consistent, thorough attention. Adults seeking a preventive and lifestyle-focused approach to health will find her clinical interests closely aligned with their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Roeder treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, asthma, thyroid disorders, and mental health conditions. She also provides women's health care, pediatric care, and preventive screenings for patients of all ages.
Dr. Roeder holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. She is pursuing board certification in Lifestyle Medicine, with plans to complete that certification in 2024.
Dr. Roeder earned her medical degree at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Yakima, Washington. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Family Medicine of Southwest Washington in Vancouver, Washington. Before medical school, she also trained as a phlebotomist at Harborview Medical Center.
Yes, Dr. Roeder cares for patients from birth through older adulthood. She provides newborn and infant care, well child exams, sports physicals, and full adult primary care. She also accepts Medicare beneficiaries into her practice.
Dr. Roeder manages chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, asthma, and thyroid disorders. She pays particular attention to lifestyle factors that contribute to these conditions. Her approach integrates medical management with practical guidance on modifiable habits.
Yes, Dr. Roeder performs a number of minor procedures in the office. These include phlebotomy, skin biopsy, cryotherapy, abscess drainage, laceration repair, ear lavage, and EKG. She also offers in-office testing for strep, flu, COVID, and urinalysis.
Dr. Roeder has particular interests in Lifestyle Medicine, Women's Health, and Pediatrics. She enjoys caring for whole families and focuses on prevention and modifiable lifestyle factors as part of her care approach. She is pursuing board certification in Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Roeder is accessible by phone, text, and email. Members can contact her directly without going through a nurse line or phone tree. She works to respond to after-hours messages in a timely manner for urgent needs.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026