Dr. Tam BuiD.O.
Family Medicine
at Simply Health DP3 Direct Primary Care, Pain & Performance — Federal Way, WA
About
Dr. Tam Bui was born in Vietnam and escaped to the Philippines by boat at age 5 before reuniting with his father in Kent, WA. He joined the United States Navy as a Corpsman after high school, then earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Political Science from the University of Washington. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL, through the same HPSP scholarship program as his wife.
Dr. Bui completed an Internal Medicine Internship at Naval Medical Center San Diego and a Family Medicine Residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. After transitioning to the Army in 2018, he pursued a second residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He also completed Medical Acupuncture training during residency and later sought additional training in Prolotherapy and Perineural Injection Therapy. He served as Regimental Surgeon for 5th Marines at Camp Pendleton. Dr. Bui holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He takes a whole-body approach to pain, combining acupuncture, manual medicine, and functional medicine to treat acute and chronic injuries. He retired from the Army in 2025 to join Simply Health DP3 full time.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, minor in Political Science, University of Washington
Medical School
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Additional Training
Internal Medicine Internship, Naval Medical Center San Diego; Medical Acupuncture training during residency; additional training in Prolotherapy and Perineural Injection Therapy
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bui right for?
Dr. Bui is a strong fit for patients dealing with acute or chronic pain who want a whole-body approach to treatment. Adults and children managing musculoskeletal injuries, sports-related conditions, or complex chronic illness benefit from his dual-board background. Patients seeking alternatives to surgery or long-term medication may find his acupuncture, prolotherapy, and PRP expertise valuable. His military medicine background also makes him well-suited to active-duty veterans and physically active patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bui holds dual board certifications in Family Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. These credentials reflect his training across two full residency programs. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton and his PM&R residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Dr. Bui treats both acute and chronic pain conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related conditions. He uses a combination of acupuncture, osteopathic manipulation, prolotherapy, PRP, perineural injection therapy, and trigger point injections. His goal is to address the root cause of pain rather than manage symptoms alone.
Dr. Bui takes a whole-body approach that integrates functional medicine, manual medicine, and interventional pain techniques. He draws on training in acupuncture, osteopathic manipulation, and regenerative therapies to build individualized treatment plans. His background in both family medicine and physical medicine lets him address the full picture of a patient's health.
Yes, Dr. Bui served in both the United States Navy and the Army over the course of his career. He began as a Navy Corpsman and later became a military physician. He served as Regimental Surgeon for 5th Marines at Camp Pendleton and retired from the Army in 2025.
Dr. Bui performs acupuncture, osteopathic manipulation, trigger point injections, prolotherapy, PRP, perineural injection therapy, and scar deactivation. He pursued additional training in prolotherapy and perineural injection therapy beyond his residency programs. These tools allow him to offer a range of non-surgical options for pain and injury.
Dr. Bui earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL. He attended through an HPSP scholarship, the same program his wife and practice partner used. His osteopathic training directly informs his use of manual medicine techniques in practice.
Yes, Dr. Bui sees patients from newborns through adulthood as part of the Simply Health DP3 team. His family medicine board certification covers the full spectrum of primary care across age groups. His sports medicine and PM&R expertise adds depth for patients with physical performance or pain concerns.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026