About
Joseph Vickers, MD has spent his entire medical career serving the Yakima community. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1993 and completed his residency training at Central Washington Family Medicine. He has practiced family medicine in Yakima ever since.
Dr. Vickers joined Assurance Healthcare & Counseling Center in 2023. He treats patients of all ages and has particular clinical interest in infections, skin conditions, allergies, and joint injections. He and his wife Angie have been married for over 30 years and together have seven children. Outside of medicine, he teaches preschoolers at Sun Valley Church and enjoys hiking near Mount Rainier, beach trips with family, and reading in a hammock. '
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Central Washington Family Medicine
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Vickers right for?
Dr. Vickers is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking a warm, experienced family medicine physician. His clinical interests in infections, skin conditions, allergies, and joint injections make him well-suited for patients with recurring acute concerns. Families benefit from his broad generalist scope and his long history of practice in Yakima. Patients who value a physician with deep community roots and a genuinely personal approach will feel at home with Dr. Vickers.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vickers has strong clinical interest in infections, skin conditions, allergies, and joint injections. He practices broad-scope family medicine and treats patients of all ages.
Dr. Vickers graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1993 and has practiced family medicine in Yakima ever since completing his residency at Central Washington Family Medicine. That makes him one of the most experienced local physicians in the area.
Dr. Vickers joined the Assurance Healthcare & Counseling Center team in 2023. He brought decades of Yakima family medicine experience with him.
Yes. Dr. Vickers sees patients of all ages. He describes his patient range as everyone except those currently in the womb. Families with members of multiple generations can all see Dr. Vickers.
Yes. Dr. Vickers teaches preschoolers at Sun Valley Church and is actively involved in family life with his wife Angie and their seven children. His community ties in Yakima run deep.
Yes. Joint injections fall within Dr. Vickers' clinical interests and the procedure menu at Assurance Healthcare. Members receive this service as part of their membership.
Dr. Vickers takes a relationship-driven approach to family medicine. His favorite words to hear from any patient are 'I'm better,' which reflects his focus on real outcomes over process.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026