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David Vetter, MD

  • 4.9 / 5 (45 ratings)
Internal Medicine
Accepting New Patients 18+ Years of Age
MultiCare Provider
Location
1701 3rd St. SE, Suite 300, Puyallup, WA, 98372
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David Vetter, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician with nearly 30 years of experience helping patients optimize their health through preventive care, chronic disease management, and personalized wellness guidance. He has a deep commitment to patient physician relationships, focusing on understanding individual goals, values, and concerns to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care. Dr. Vetter served 33 years of active duty in the U.S. Army as both an Armor Officer and Military Physician, with assignments across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. 

Dr. Vetter is driven by the privilege of supporting patients in achieving their best health and finds great meaning in the trust they place in him as their physician. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his six children skiing, hiking, scuba diving, sailing, playing board games, and working on puzzles. He is also actively involved in supporting his Lutheran church and schools.

Services Dr. Vetter provides include:

  • Preventive screening and wellness counseling
  • Management of hypertension
  • Diabetes care
  • Treatment of heart conditions
  • Care for autoimmune conditions
  • Geriatric health management
Languages: English, French
Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Professional School: Uniformed Services University - School of Medicine (Bethesda, MD)
Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Internal Medicine (Washington, DC)
Medical Association Memberships:
  • American College of Physicians
Practice Philosophy:

My practice is grounded in the patient physician relationship. People have always looked for healers who are skilled, compassionate, respectful, caring, and who can be trusted to ease the burden of illness and support their overall health. My goal is to understand my patients as individuals, learn what matters most in their lives, offer care, guidance, and support. 

None of us are perfect, and the same is true for our health care systems. I am committed to providing each person with the best care I can, delivered with the same attention and concern I would want for my own family. 

  • 5 Provider showed concern
  • 4.9 Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.9 Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.8 Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9 out of 5 (45 ratings, 5 comments)
  • Mar, 27 2026
    Excellent engagement with my questions and established baseline for wellness. This was a first visit with Dr Vetter at MultiCare.
  • Mar, 24 2026
    Appreciated Dr. Vetter. He was a good listener & seems very sharp!
  • Mar, 20 2026
    This appt was to establish a primary care doctor and very happy to have become a new patient of Dr. Vetter. Extremely nice and knowledgeable!
  • Mar, 18 2026
    Dr. Vetter listened. He gave me a voice all the while caring and answering my questions. He has great insight and gives good directions. He shows real concern and medical interest in my condition. He seems to love his work