About
Dr. Tamara Powell is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with more than two decades of practice in Grants Pass, Oregon. She completed her residency in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, then relocated to Grants Pass in 1998. Her early career included ten years of obstetric care as part of her family medicine practice. She also served as part owner of Mountainview Family Practice for 21 years.
Dr. Powell holds board certification in Family Medicine and membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians. She is passionate about chronic disease management, cardiovascular health, preventive care, and medication affordability. Before launching Access Family Medicine DPC in November 2020, she joined another DPC physician to learn the model firsthand. She is deeply active in the Grants Pass community, volunteering at local schools and the Josephine Community Library. Her husband, a mental health therapist, practices in the same office.
Education & Training
Residency
Residency in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Additional Training
Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Powell right for?
Dr. Powell treats patients from newborns through seniors. Adults managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol benefit from her long-term, relationship-driven approach. Patients without insurance find her flat-fee model and discounted labs particularly practical. She also serves patients who want a physician they can reach directly, day or night.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Powell focuses on chronic disease management, including hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. She also treats respiratory infections, skin conditions, and cardiovascular disease. Her preventive care approach means she works with patients long before problems become serious.
Yes. Dr. Powell holds board certification in Family Medicine. She is also a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and brings more than 22 years of practice experience to her patients in Grants Pass.
Dr. Powell completed her residency in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. After finishing her training, she moved to Grants Pass in 1998 and has practiced there ever since.
Yes. Dr. Powell gives members 24/7 access by text, phone, email, or video call. This direct line to your physician is a core part of membership at Access Family Medicine DPC.
Yes. Dr. Powell performs a range of in-office procedures, including skin biopsies, cryotherapy of skin lesions, steroid joint injections, minor wound sutures, PAP smears, and ear wax removal. She also offers rapid diagnostic tests for strep, urinary infections, and glucose levels.
Dr. Powell is passionate about keeping medications affordable for her patients. She dispenses deeply discounted medications directly from the office, so patients avoid pharmacy markups. Finding cost-effective treatment options is a priority in her clinical practice.
Yes. Dr. Powell cares for patients from newborns through seniors. Her family medicine background covers a wide range of ages and health needs under one roof.
Dr. Powell has practiced medicine in Grants Pass since 1998, giving her more than 22 years of experience in the local community. She spent 21 of those years as part owner of Mountainview Family Practice before founding Access Family Medicine DPC.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026