About
Dr. Jessica Lancaster is a board-certified family medicine physician with roots in Washington State. She grew up in Lake Tapps and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. She then attended Pacific Northwest University in Yakima for medical school. Her clinical training in rural Montana sparked a deep appreciation for full-spectrum family medicine and the close patient relationships that small-town practice builds. She completed her residency at Tacoma Family Medicine and spent several years practicing in Maple Valley before joining CompassDirect Healthcare in Ellensburg.
Dr. Lancaster takes a holistic, relationship-centered approach to care. She prioritizes patient education, prevention, and honoring each person's individual goals and values. She also provides prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological services. Now settled in the Kittitas Valley with her husband Jarryd, she enjoys hiking in the Pacific Northwest, fly-fishing, DIY home projects, and trying new recipes.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Pacific Lutheran University, B.S. Biology
Medical School
Pacific Northwest University, Yakima
Residency
Tacoma Family Medicine
Additional Training
Clinical training in rural Montana
Certifications
Who is Dr. Lancaster right for?
Dr. Lancaster works well with patients of all ages seeking a long-term, relationship-driven primary care experience. Families with young children benefit from her well-child care and pediatric vaccine services. Adults managing chronic conditions or navigating preventive health goals will find her holistic, education-focused approach a strong fit. Patients seeking prenatal, postpartum, or gynecological care can also access those services through her panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lancaster specializes in full-spectrum family medicine, seeing patients across all age groups. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and women's health. She also provides prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological services.
Yes. Dr. Lancaster holds board certification in family medicine. She completed her residency at Tacoma Family Medicine after attending Pacific Northwest University for medical school.
Dr. Lancaster earned her medical degree from Pacific Northwest University in Yakima. She completed her residency at Tacoma Family Medicine. Her clinical training also included time in rural Montana, where she developed a strong interest in full-spectrum family practice.
Yes. Dr. Lancaster provides prenatal and postpartum care as part of the CompassDirect Healthcare Prenatal/Postnatal membership. That membership covers first and second trimester visits, postpartum care, on-call services, and care coordination. The practice does not offer delivery services but coordinates with the hospital or birthing center of the patient's choice.
Dr. Lancaster takes a holistic, relationship-centered approach. She focuses on patient education and prevention, and she works to understand each person's health goals and values. She prioritizes slowing down and building genuine, lasting relationships with her patients.
Dr. Lancaster sees patients across the full age spectrum, from newborns through seniors. She works with growing families, young adults, and patients managing chronic or complex health needs. Her panel at CompassDirect Healthcare includes members from across the Kittitas Valley community.
Yes. Dr. Lancaster provides gynecological services including pap smear collection, contraceptive planning and management, and postpartum care. For more complex OB/GYN needs, the practice also has Dr. John Sand, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, on the team.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026