About
Kevin Baxter, DO has practiced family medicine in Astoria, Oregon since 2003. He holds board certifications in Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation, and Hospice and Palliative Care. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and has spent more than two decades building relationships with patients on the Oregon coast.
Dr. Baxter spent twelve years in private practice before joining the Columbia Memorial Hospital Primary Care team for five years. Growing administrative demands at CMH pulled him further from direct patient care, which led him to return to private practice through the Direct Primary Care model. He performs no-scalpel vasectomies in the office for both members and non-members. Outside the clinic, Dr. Baxter rides his Harley with his wife, tends a hobby farm, gardens, hikes, and kayaks. He shares his North Coast Oregon home with his wife, two daughters, grandchildren, and their dog, and plans to stay in the area indefinitely.
Education & Training
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications
Who is Dr. Baxter right for?
Dr. Baxter suits patients who want a long-term relationship with an experienced family medicine physician. Adults and families seeking preventive care, chronic disease management, and annual wellness visits will find his approach a strong match. Patients interested in hospice or palliative care planning benefit from his board certification in that area. He also serves patients who want a no-scalpel vasectomy performed by a physician with in-office surgical experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Baxter provides comprehensive family medicine care for a wide range of conditions. His clinical scope includes preventive care, chronic disease management, annual wellness visits, and hospice and palliative care. He does not accept patients for chronic pain management.
Yes. Dr. Baxter holds board certifications in Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation, and Hospice and Palliative Care. These three certifications reflect the breadth of his clinical practice.
Dr. Baxter has practiced in Astoria, Oregon since 2003. He spent twelve years in private practice, followed by five years with the Columbia Memorial Hospital Primary Care team, before returning to private practice through the Direct Primary Care model.
Yes. Dr. Baxter performs no-scalpel vasectomies in the office. The procedure is available to members at a total cost of $604 and to non-members at a total cost of $904. Both members and non-members can schedule a consult by contacting the clinic.
Dr. Baxter prioritizes direct, relationship-driven care. The Direct Primary Care model gives him the flexibility to focus on clinical care rather than insurance paperwork.
Yes. Dr. Baxter is board certified in Osteopathic Manipulation and offers this as part of his in-office services. Members can discuss whether osteopathic manipulation is appropriate for their condition during any scheduled visit.
Yes. Dr. Baxter holds board certification in Hospice and Palliative Care. He works with patients and families navigating serious illness and end-of-life planning as part of his family medicine practice.
Yes. Dr. Baxter makes himself directly available to members by phone, email, and text. This direct access means members can ask questions and address concerns without scheduling a formal visit for every interaction.
Dr. Baxter's panel is currently full. Prospective patients can join his waitlist through the practice website. The waitlist form requires a name, birthday, email, and phone number.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026