About
Rick L. Jackson, MD brings more than four decades of family medicine experience to his concierge practice in Vancouver, Washington. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pacific Union College in Angwin, California in 1975. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Loma Linda University in 1979. His post-graduate training included an internship at Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital in Hinsdale, Illinois, followed by a Family Practice residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, finishing in 1982.
Dr. Jackson holds dual board certification through the American Academy of Family Practice and the American Board of Family Medicine. He belongs to the Clark County Medical Society and maintains hospital affiliations at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical. His practice philosophy centers on treating medical and emotional issues together while building proactive wellness plans. He takes the time to learn what motivates each patient and what concerns they carry. Outside the office, he cherishes time with his wife Jeanine, their three grown children, including two actor-musician sons and an attorney daughter who is a published author, and eight grandchildren.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Pacific Union College, Angwin, CA – Bachelor of Science, Biology, 1975
Medical School
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA – Doctorate of Medicine, 1979
Residency
Family Practice, Florida Hospital, Orlando, FL, 1980-1982
Additional Training
Internship: Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital, Hinsdale, IL – Family Practice, 1979-1980
Certifications
Who is Dr. Jackson right for?
Dr. Jackson suits adults who want a family medicine physician focused on prevention and long-term wellness. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from his proactive approach. He works especially well with patients who value a physician who listens carefully and builds a personalized care plan. Those who want direct, after-hours access to their own doctor will find his availability reassuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Jackson treats a broad range of family medicine concerns, including chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. He addresses both medical and emotional health within each patient relationship. Prevention and wellness planning are central to how he approaches every patient's care.
Yes. Dr. Jackson holds board certification through both the American Academy of Family Practice and the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Loma Linda University and completed his residency training at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Jackson earned his medical degree from Loma Linda University in 1979. He completed his internship at Hinsdale Sanitarium and Hospital in Illinois and his Family Practice residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida, finishing in 1982.
Yes. Dr. Jackson makes himself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Members can reach him directly without going through an answering service or on-call physician they have never met.
Yes. Every appointment at the practice means seeing Dr. Jackson directly. He does not rely on nurse practitioners or physician assistants to see patients during office visits.
Dr. Jackson builds each patient's care plan around both treatment and prevention. He takes time to understand what motivates each person, along with their goals and concerns. That understanding shapes a personalized wellness plan designed to improve long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Jackson holds affiliations with Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical, both in the Vancouver, Washington area. These relationships support coordinated care when patients need hospital-level services.
Yes. Through the MDVIP network, Dr. Jackson can connect patients with specialists at some of the country's leading medical institutions via the Medical Centers of Excellence program. He also helps coordinate care with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians when patients need assistance while traveling.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026