About
Dr. Tessa Reinke founded Polaris Medical to provide thorough, relationship-driven primary care for patients of all ages. She studied Sociology and Public Health at Dartmouth College before earning her medical degree from Dartmouth-Geisel School of Medicine. Her residency at Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency trained her across the full age spectrum with intensive women's health experience.
Dr. Reinke holds board certification in Family Medicine and earned her FAAFP designation from the American Academy of Family Physicians. She has practiced full-spectrum family medicine in rural eastern Washington and north Idaho. Her international medicine work took her to clinics in Kenya, Honduras, and Papua New Guinea. She is passionate about preventive, person-centered care and uses food, sleep, and physical movement as core health tools. Outside medicine, she enjoys hiking, running, audiobooks, and traveling with her husband and young children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Dartmouth College, Sociology and Public Health
Medical School
Dartmouth-Geisel School of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency
Additional Training
International medicine work in Kenya, Honduras, and Papua New Guinea
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Reinke right for?
Dr. Reinke is a strong match for patients who want a proactive, prevention-first approach to their health. Families with children benefit from her full-spectrum training and focus on patient education. Women seeking attentive care for reproductive and chronic health concerns fit well with her clinical background. Patients who want to use lifestyle habits like diet, sleep, and movement as medical tools will find her approach especially aligned with their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Reinke treats a wide range of conditions across all ages, including chronic disease, acute illness, and women's health concerns. She also focuses heavily on preventive health and wellness. Her clinical background covers the full age spectrum, from newborns through older adults.
Yes. Dr. Reinke holds board certification in Family Medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. She earned her FAAFP designation, which reflects her ongoing commitment to the specialty.
Dr. Reinke earned her medical degree from Dartmouth-Geisel School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency program, where she received intensive training in women's health alongside full-spectrum family medicine.
Yes. Dr. Reinke pursued intensive women's health training during her residency at Texas A&M. She treats women's health conditions as a core part of her clinical practice at Polaris Medical.
Dr. Reinke takes a proactive, evidence-based approach to prevention. She works with patients to build healthy lifestyles grounded in practical tools, including nutrition, sleep, and physical movement. Her goal is to prevent illness and better manage chronic conditions before they progress.
Yes. Dr. Reinke has worked in medical clinics in Kenya, Honduras, and Papua New Guinea. That international experience deepened her understanding of diverse patient needs and resource-conscious care.
Dr. Reinke sees patients across the full age spectrum. Her training and experience cover newborns, children, adults, and older patients, making her well-suited to care for entire families.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026