Lise Retailliau, DO
Program Director
Medical school: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine
I grew up in Tacoma and attended Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Vallejo. I completed residency at Tacoma Family Medicine. I practiced family medicine and obstetrics for three years before joining EPFM as faculty and am the program director. I am responsible for our adult medicine and inpatient medicine curriculum. I am especially interested in osteopathic manipulative therapy, women’s health, LGBTQ+ health and provider wellness.
Being faculty at East Pierce Family Medicine is so rewarding. I love working with residents, particularly supporting them in their unique goals I stay grounded by getting outside as much as possible, spending time with family and friends, and great meals. The best is doing all three at once!
Amy Pearcy, DO
Osteopathic Program Director
Medical school: Western University of Health Sciences
Residency: MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine
I grew up in Toutle, Washington, and attended Western University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school. I completed residency at MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington.
After residency, I had the privilege of joining MultiCare East Pierce Family Medicine as one of the original faculty members. I am one of our associate program directors, managing our osteopathic curriculum as the director of osteopathic education. I am also responsible for our inpatient and outpatient pediatrics curriculum, including NICU and the emergency department. My medical interests include osteopathic manipulative treatment and pediatrics, as well as preventive care and public health.
Outside of medicine, my family and I are frequently found at University of Washington Husky football games, camping or at the ballfield with the kids.
I’ve staying at EPFM for this long because I cannot imagine a better group of people to work with. Navigating the constantly changing medical field is tough, but having a group of people you can laugh with and who you know will 100 percent support you when needed is something that I feel very thankful to have found.
Abi Plawman, MD
Program Director, Addiction Medicine Fellowship
Medical school: University of Washington
Residency: Swedish Medical Center
Fellowship: Swedish Medical Center – Addiction Medicine
I grew up in Alaska, and after living in several states, settled in Seattle to attend the University of Washington for both undergraduate and medical school training. I completed my family medicine residency as well as addiction medicine fellowship at Swedish Cherry Hill, then moved to Puyallup to join the faculty at EPFM. I am currently residency faculty, the addiction medicine fellowship director, and the Substance Treatment and Recovery Training (START) unit medical director at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital.
I am passionate about integrating high-quality addiction medicine into general medical care as well as providing specialty care for pregnant people with substance use disorders in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. It is a true privilege to join our residents and fellows on their learning journeys, and serving as faculty is a wonderful way to incorporate continuous learning and quality improvement into a multidisciplinary setting. Long-distance road cycling, cooking and drawing/painting keep me balanced, and my two feisty tuxedo cats make sure I stick to a decent schedule whenever possible.
Sara Emerson, DO
Medical school: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Residency: MultiCare East Pierce Family Medicine
I spent my childhood years in the California Mojave desert and I’ve been running north ever since. The Pacific Northwest is my home through and through and I fit right in. I love hiking, mushroom foraging, backpacking, making art, knitting, cooking and bringing community together.
In my work home, I’m new to faculty life and still carving out my path. I do love gender affirming care, LGBTQIA+ , hospital and palliative medicine just to name a few. Most of all, I love creating safe spaces for my patients to feel seen and heard in and for residents to learn in. I’m so excited to keep the weird EPFM culture alive and empower future generations of doctors to do the same.
Chelsi Goodman, MD
Medical school: Chicago Medical School
Residency: MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine
Originally from Indiana, I spent most of my young adult life in Chicago. I attended Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science. I then completed residency at MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine.
Immediately following residency, I joined the faculty at EPFM, where I serve as the liaison for obstetrics, gynecology, community medicine, medical student education and the Neighborhood Clinic, a free clinic that serves the community of Tacoma. I have a strong interest in women’s health and community involvement.
The part of being faculty that I find the most rewarding is watching residents blossom into strong, independent physicians who go on to serve our community. Outside of work, you can find me at the gym, running with My Team Triumph or playing with my dogs.
Eloi Hoopman, DO
Medical school: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine
I grew up all over the western United States, but call Juneau, Alaska, my hometown. I attended Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Vallejo. I completed residency at MultiCare Tacoma Family Medicine. I practiced family medicine and obstetrics for eight years in rural northern California before joining EPFM as faculty.
I am responsible for our elective, grand rounds, behavioral health and procedure curriculum and I assist with obstetrics curriculum. I am especially interested in the care of developmentally delayed patients, belonging work and LGBTQ+ health.
Being faculty is the best job I have ever had, and I love working with residents. It really is an honor to help direct residents’ time at EPFM to help them meet their goals for future practice.
I stay joyful and filled with gratitude when I can laugh a lot, create beautiful things with my hands, eat great food and travel.
Michael Mosley, MD
Medical school: University of Iowa – Carver College of Medicine
Residency: Mercy Hospital – Family Medicine
Fellowship: St. Luke’s Hospital – Hospice & Palliative Medicine
I was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. I attended the University of Iowa for medical school, Mercy Hospital in Des Moines for family medicine residency, and St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, for a hospice and palliative medicine fellowship.
After training, I worked for a year as a hospice medical director and then spent three years as a palliative care consultant at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital before joining EPFM as core faculty.
I now also serve as one of the associate program directors. I am responsible for organizing our weekly didactics, morning teaching rounds and core research experience. I also coordinate our nursing home rounds and our rotations in geriatrics, emergency medicine and the ICU.
I love finding formal and informal ways to teach the art of palliative care: personalizing care, matching treatment to goals, providing expert symptom management and supporting patients with tough illness through every stage of their journey.
I love coming to work (nearly) every day because of our awesome sense of community and camaraderie. My biggest goal with residents is modeling lifelong learning with a spirit of humility, curiosity and teamwork.
I also love camping, grilling, hiking, playing guitar and consuming all things soccer.
Patricia Siza, MD
Medical school: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Residency: Alaska Family Medicine Residency
I was born and raised between Brazil and Kentucky, as the child of both Brazilian and American parents. After college, I joined the Peace Corps as a health volunteer in Rwanda and this led me down the path of medicine. I attended the University of Kentucky for medical school and then the Alaska Family Medicine Residency. After training, I spent three years as a hospitalist in rural Alaska before moving down to Tacoma, WA.
I joined the faculty at East Pierce Family Medicine because I’m passionate about teaching and working with residents. I love the breadth and scope of family medicine and am especially interested in hospital medicine, procedures, rural medicine, and women’s health.
Outside of medicine, I like to spend time with my husband and spoil my two cats, and I also enjoy traveling, cooking, and reading.
Adjunct Faculty
Christy Weiland-Hamilton, PharmD
I grew up in Northern California and attended University of Washington School of Pharmacy in Seattle. I completed my residency at St. Louis College of Pharmacy/Mercy Family Medicine and fellowship at University of North Carolina. Prior to joining the faculty at EPFM in 2021, I practiced as a faculty member in Colorado and at the University of Washington Medical Center.
At EPFM, I am responsible for the pharmacotherapy curriculum, and I have the pleasure of working closely with residents during inpatient service, outpatient clinic, elective rotations and didactic sessions. I am especially interested in diabetes management, heart failure, emergency medicine and process improvement. I am honored to be a member of EPFM.
Working with medical residents brings together my love for clinical practice, mentorship, interdisciplinary care and creating space for professional growth.
Outside of work, I find enjoyment by spending time with family and friends, especially while sharing a meal. I have a son who is full of adventure, and we find ourselves being outside a lot, especially with water sports or hiking in the Pacific Northwest.