About
Richard Edgerly, MD brings one of the most distinctive career paths in Yakima medicine. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Bacteriology and Public Health from Washington State University, then spent 13 years in laboratory medicine and healthcare administration before pursuing his MD at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in Family Practice at Central Washington Family Medicine right in Yakima.
Dr. Edgerly has practiced medicine in the Yakima Valley for over 20 years. He served as chairman of the Family Medicine Department at both Yakima Regional and Yakima Valley Memorial hospitals. He also held the role of Physician Director for Health Management Associates at local and national levels. Before co-founding Assurance, he served on the Physician Executive Committee as its chairman. He co-founded the practice in 2014 to bring medicine back to its essentials: accessible, transparent, and patient-focused.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Washington State University, B.S. Bacteriology and Public Health
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Residency
Family Practice, Central Washington Family Medicine, Yakima, Washington
Additional Training
13 years in laboratory medicine and healthcare administration prior to medical school
Who is Dr. Edgerly right for?
Dr. Edgerly suits patients who want a physician with deep roots in Yakima and broad clinical experience. His background in lab medicine and hospital administration makes him well-suited for patients managing chronic conditions who value thorough, evidence-based care. Adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship benefit from his 20-plus years of community practice. His leadership history also makes him a natural fit for patients who prefer a physician with institutional depth behind their clinical judgment.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Edgerly holds an MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed his Family Practice residency at Central Washington Family Medicine in Yakima. Before medical school, he spent 13 years in laboratory medicine and healthcare administration. That background informs his evidence-based, transparent approach to care.
Dr. Edgerly has practiced medicine in the Yakima Valley for over 20 years. He has deep ties to the community and trained locally at Central Washington Family Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Edgerly served as chairman of the Family Medicine Department at both Yakima Regional and Yakima Valley Memorial hospitals. He also chaired the Physician Executive Committee and served as Physician Director for Health Management Associates.
Dr. Edgerly co-founded Assurance in 2014 to bring family medicine back to its fundamentals. He wanted care that was simple, affordable, and accessible, free from the complexity of insurance billing.
Yes. Assurance Healthcare operates on evidence-based medicine principles. The practice does not manage chronic pain medications and focuses on clinically grounded, transparent care.
Dr. Edgerly practices family medicine and sees patients across a broad range of ages. He focuses on whole-family, relationship-driven care within the membership model.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026