About
Dr. Sarah Rice earned her BS from the University of California, Berkeley in 1992 and her MD from the University of Washington in 2000. She completed family medicine residency training at Swedish and Spokane Family Medicine before joining the faculty at the University of Vermont, where she practiced from 2003 to 2007. She spent over a decade on Bainbridge Island at The Doctors Clinic and Swedish Primary Care before joining Pacifica Medicine and Wellness in 2021. Dr. Rice primarily sees patients at the Bainbridge Island location.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
BS, University of California, Berkeley (1992)
Medical School
MD, University of Washington (2000)
Residency
Family Medicine, Swedish and Spokane Family Medicine
Additional Training
Faculty, University of Vermont (2003-2007)
Who is Dr. Rice right for?
Dr. Rice is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking experienced, relationship-driven primary care on Bainbridge Island. Adults managing chronic conditions benefit from her broad clinical background and long tenure in the community. Families looking for a consistent, trusted physician for preventive and acute care will find her approach thorough and unhurried. Her over two decades of family medicine experience make her well-suited to patients with complex or evolving health needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rice specializes in family medicine and primary care. She manages the full spectrum of patient health needs, from preventive exams and chronic disease management to acute illness care. Her training and experience cover patients across all age groups.
Dr. Rice primarily sees patients at the Bainbridge Island location of Pacifica Medicine and Wellness.
Dr. Rice earned her MD from the University of Washington in 2000. She completed her family medicine residency at Swedish and Spokane Family Medicine. After residency, she served on the faculty at the University of Vermont before returning to practice on Bainbridge Island.
Dr. Rice has practiced medicine for over two decades. She spent more than ten years at The Doctors Clinic and Swedish Primary Care on Bainbridge Island before joining Pacifica Medicine and Wellness in 2021.
Pacifica Medicine and Wellness accepts new patients on a rolling basis. Prospective patients can contact the practice to confirm current availability with Dr. Rice at the Bainbridge Island location.
Dr. Rice practices family medicine, which covers patients across all life stages. She treats children, adults, and older adults. Her clinical scope includes well-child exams, preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026