About
Dr. Kim Ha Wadsworth is a dual board-certified family doctor and the founder of Essential Direct Primary Care in Washington State. She earned her medical degree from Pacific Northwest University - College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating with the Class of 2018. During medical school, she earned both the Zirkle Fruit Osteopathic Scholarship and the national Tylenol Future Care Scholarship. She also served as Co-Principal Investigator on an Arnold P. Gold Foundation-funded literature review examining shared medical appointments as a humanistic approach to patient-centered care.
Dr. Wadsworth is passionate about women's health, including perimenopause and menopause, as well as preventive medicine, vaccine counseling, and lifestyle medicine. She treats conditions ranging from upper respiratory illnesses and chronic disease to Vitamin D deficiency and sciatica, and she offers Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as part of her clinical toolkit. Outside medicine, she is an active runner, cyclist, and swimmer who trained for the Seattle Half Marathon and plays ukulele. She lives in Washington with her husband, Stewart.
Education & Training
Medical School
Pacific Northwest University - College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2018)
Additional Training
Zirkle Fruit Osteopathic Scholarship recipient (2016); Tylenol Future Care Scholarship recipient (2016); Co-PI, Arnold P. Gold Foundation research grant on Shared Medical Appointments (2015-17)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wadsworth right for?
Dr. Wadsworth is a strong fit for adults and families seeking relationship-driven primary care. Patients managing chronic conditions, navigating perimenopause, or focused on preventive health benefit from her clinical approach. She works well with patients who want a doctor who explains options and makes decisions collaboratively. Those interested in hands-on treatment will appreciate her training in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wadsworth treats a broad range of primary care conditions. Her clinical focus includes upper respiratory illnesses, influenza, COVID-19, Vitamin D deficiency, perimenopause, menopause, sciatica, and chronic disease management. She also offers preventive care, vaccine counseling, and annual check-ups.
Yes. Dr. Wadsworth holds dual board certification in family medicine. She earned her DO degree from Pacific Northwest University - College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated with the Class of 2018.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, is a hands-on technique that osteopathic physicians use to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Wadsworth trained in OMT as part of her osteopathic medical education and includes it as a service at Essential Direct Primary Care.
Dr. Wadsworth practices shared decision-making. She makes care decisions with her patients rather than for them. This philosophy shapes how she conducts appointments and communicates treatment options.
Yes. During medical school, Dr. Wadsworth served as Co-Principal Investigator on a research project funded by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. The project focused on shared medical appointments as a patient-centered care model and was part of the 2015-17 research cohort.
Dr. Wadsworth has strong clinical interests in women's health, particularly perimenopause and menopause, as well as preventive medicine, respiratory illness, vaccine counseling, and lifestyle medicine. She also pays close attention to conditions common in Washington State, such as Vitamin D deficiency.
Dr. Wadsworth practices family medicine and serves patients across a range of ages. Prospective patients can contact Essential Direct Primary Care directly to confirm whether their age group falls within her current panel.
Dr. Wadsworth received the Zirkle Fruit Osteopathic Scholarship in 2016 and the Tylenol Future Care Scholarship at the $10,000 level, also in 2016. Both awards recognized academic and professional merit during her time at Pacific Northwest University - College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026