About
Martha Riggers, MD brings decades of experience to her work at PNW Family Medicine. A native of Western Washington, she graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed her residency at Tacoma General Hospital and Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma. She has practiced medicine in the Puget Sound region since 1998. Dr. Riggers holds board certification in Family Medicine, with particular focus on women's health and diabetes. She partners closely with patients to help them set and reach meaningful health goals. Outside the clinic, she enjoys gourmet cooking, travel, and time with her husband and teenage children.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency
Tacoma General Hospital and Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Tacoma, WA
Certifications
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Riggers right for?
Dr. Riggers is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with an experienced physician. Patients managing diabetes, hypertension, or other chronic conditions benefit from her focused, goal-oriented approach. Women looking for thorough preventive care and hormonal health support will find her specialty background valuable. Her deep roots in the Puget Sound community make her a natural choice for patients who want a doctor who knows this region well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Riggers focuses especially on women's health and diabetes alongside the full scope of family medicine. She also manages chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, and heart disease. Patients come to her for preventive care, hormonal health concerns, and long-term disease management.
Dr. Riggers has practiced medicine in the Puget Sound region since 1998. That career spans more than two decades of family medicine experience in the greater Seattle area.
Dr. Riggers earned her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Tacoma General Hospital and Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma, WA.
Yes, Dr. Riggers holds board certification in Family Medicine. Her certification reflects her broad training and ongoing commitment to clinical standards in primary care.
Yes, women's health is one of Dr. Riggers' primary clinical focuses. She provides Pap smears, breast exams, hormone testing, and preventive screenings for women at all life stages.
Dr. Riggers partners closely with patients to set clear, realistic health goals. She takes a proactive approach to conditions like diabetes and hypertension, emphasizing prevention and consistent monitoring over reactive treatment.
Dr. Riggers grew up in Western Washington and has practiced in the Puget Sound region her entire career. She trained locally at the University of Washington and Tacoma General Hospital, and she has built lasting relationships with patients across the greater Seattle area.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026