About
Dr. Marla Calvert grew up in Olympia and returned to practice medicine in her hometown after training across the West Coast. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, completed medical school at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, and trained during her residency at Swedish First Hill Hospital in Seattle. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and currently pursues additional certification in Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Calvert brings focused expertise in addiction medicine and healthcare worker wellbeing. She also completed professional coach training through the Neuroleadership Institute, giving her practical tools to translate the science of motivation and habit change into strategies patients can actually use. She is an enthusiastic runner who logs laps at Watershed Park, raises two daughters and a chocolate Labrador, and explores the Pacific Northwest outdoors.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, Santa Cruz
Medical School
Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR
Residency
Swedish First Hill Hospital, Seattle
Additional Training
Professional coach training, Neuroleadership Institute; Pursuing board certification in Obesity Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Calvert right for?
Dr. Calvert is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive and whole-person approach to primary care. Patients managing weight, addiction, or recovery benefit from her specialized focus in those areas. Healthcare workers looking for a physician who understands occupational health challenges will find her experience relevant. Her coaching background makes her especially effective with patients working to build lasting health habits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Calvert treats the full range of family medicine conditions, including chronic illness management, preventive care, and acute primary care needs. She also brings focused expertise in addiction and recovery and obesity medicine. Patients with weight management goals or substance use concerns will find her particularly well-suited to their needs.
Yes. Dr. Calvert holds board certification in Family Medicine. She also actively pursues additional board certification in Obesity Medicine, reflecting her growing clinical focus in that area.
Dr. Calvert completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She earned her medical degree from Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland. She then completed her residency at Swedish First Hill Hospital in Seattle.
Dr. Calvert completed professional coach training through the Neuroleadership Institute. That training helps her translate the science of motivation and habit change into practical strategies her patients can actually use. She applies this approach across preventive care, weight management, and recovery support.
Yes. Addiction and recovery services are a clinical focus for Dr. Calvert. She supports patients navigating substance use concerns as part of her broader family medicine practice.
Yes. Dr. Calvert brings specific expertise in healthcare worker wellbeing. She understands the occupational demands and stress patterns that affect medical professionals and incorporates that awareness into her care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026