Ironwood Family Practice has a team of talented physicians who are board-certified. In addition to being experienced, our experts attend various training programs and courses to widen their horizons and provide you and your family with high-quality healthcare services. We take great pride in introducing them to you.
Timothy F. Burns, MD
Dr. Timothy Burns was born and raised in Clinton, Iowa. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Burns moved to Spokane where he did his residency at the University of Washington, Family Medicine Spokane. In 1989, he started working at Ironwood Family Practice. He has been practicing Family Medicine for 33 years. He sees a wide variety of patients from newborns to the elderly with a special interest with problems of the skin. He has been involved with the training of Family Medicine resident physicians in the area for the past 7 years and is part of the faculty at the University of Washington. When Dr. Burns isn’t practicing medicine, he enjoys taking advantage of living in the great NW by playing golf, fishing, boating, biking, or other outdoor activities. . He is the proud father of 4 wonderful, loving, and intelligent young adults.
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AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness Care
- Sports Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
- Colposcopy
- Circumcision
- Fracture care
- Joint injection
- Laceration repair
- Skin surgery (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Vasectomy
EDUCATION:
Saint Ambrose College, B.S. in Biology 1986
University of Iowa College of Medicine 1982
RESIDENCY:
Family Medicine Spokane, Spokane, Washington
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Family Medicine ACLS Certified
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Idaho Medical Association
Idaho Academy of Family Physicians
Kootenai/Benewah Medical Society


David L. Chambers, MD
Dr. David L Chambers is a Family Practice Specialist in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. He graduated with honors from University of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1979. Having more than 43 years of diverse experiences, especially in FAMILY PRACTICE, Dr. David L Chambers has devoted his career to caring for the North Idaho Community. He was nominated and won the Idaho Family Physician of the Year award for 2021 for his career commitment to the healthcare community of Idaho. He is passionate about passing on his years of knowledge to upcoming generations of Medical Doctors and participates in teaching at the local Family Medicine Residency.
In his spare time, Dr. Chambers enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Bev, his wonderful children, and amazing grandchildren.
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- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness Care
- Sports Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
- Circumcision
- Colposcopy
- Cryotherapy/LEEP
- Fracture care
- IUD insertion
- Joint injection
- Laceration repair
- Skin surgery (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Vasectomy
EDUCATION:
University of Colorado School of Medicine 1979
RESIDENCY:
Family Medicine Spokane, Spokane, Washington
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Family Medicine
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Idaho Medical Association
Geoffrey T. Emry, MD
Dr. Geoff Emry was born and raised right here in Coeur d’Alene and is a graduate of Yale University. He obtained his medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire. He did his residency at Poudre Valley Hospital in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Dr. Emry moved back home to the Coeur d’Alene area in 2002 and has been practicing Family Medicine here ever since. With over 20 years of experience in general medicine Dr. Emry sees a wide variety of patients from newborns to the elderly with a special interest in sports medicine and healthful lifestyles. In his spare time, Dr. Emry enjoys a wide variety of outdoor activities including triathlons, Nordic skiing, and rowing as well as spending time with his wife and four wonderful children.
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AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness Care
- Sports Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
- Colposcopy
- Circumcision
- Joint injection for arthritis
- Laceration repair
- Skin surgery (diagnostic and therapeutic)
EDUCATION:
Dartmouth Medical School 1999
Yale University, B.A. in History of Science, History of Medicine 1993
RESIDENCY:
Family Medicine Residency, Fort Collins, Colorado
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Medicine Practice
ACLS Certified
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Idaho Medical Association
Idaho Academy of Family Physicians
Kootenai/Benewah Medical Society


Hollie Mills, MD
Dr. Hollie Mills was born in Dallas, Texas and raised in Southern Colorado. She obtained her bachelor’s degree at Colorado State University-Pueblo and attended medical school at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Kootenai Health Coeur d’Alene Family Medicine Residency graduating in June of 2017. While in residency she was recruited to Ironwood Family Practice and upon her graduation she was able to continue caring for her patients. She enjoys taking care of all ages of patients in all different stages of life. She goes to the hospital to see her newborns after they are born and is honored to visit her hospice patients in their homes. Outside of clinic she enjoys all things outdoors, painting, reading, and spending time with her husband, family, friends and their two dogs.
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AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Full spectrum family medicine
- Preventive care
- Joint injections
- Laceration repair
- Skin surgery (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- IUD insertion/removal
- Fracture care
- Women’s health
- Pediatric and adolescent medicine
EDUCATION:
University of Colorado School of Medicine
RESIDENCY:
Kootenai Health Coeur d’Alene Family Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Family Medicine with Obstetrics
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Idaho Medical Association
Mark Walsworth, MD
Dr. Mark Walsworth grew up in Homer,– a small fishing town in the South-Central Alaska. Dr. Walsworth enjoys spending time with his wife, Megan, and daughter, Amelia. In his free time, he can either be found baking desserts, enjoying the outdoors, or playing a wide variety of sports. His family consider themselves avid musicians – along with his brothers they have formed a a barbershop quartet and when their father joins in, a brass quintet. Dr. Walsworth graduated in May 2019 from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Southern California. There, he developed a strong desire to incorporate whole person care into a full-spectrum, rural practice. Born and raised in rural Alaska, Dr. Walsworth has a strong desire to work in a small community and emphasize the importance of public health, preventive medicine, and patient-centered care.
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Areas of Practice:
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness Care
- Sports Medicine
Education:
Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Southern California
Residency:
Kootenai Health Coeur d’Alene Family Medicine
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Idaho Medical Association
Idaho Academy of Family Physicians


Leah Weatherly, MD
Dr. Leah Weatherly was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She attended Lipscomb University in Nashville as a Division I basketball player for 4 years. She then went to medical school at East Tennessee State University, the Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Weatherly completed her medical residency at Kootenai Family Medicine Residency. She fell in love with North Idaho during her residency and knew this is where she wanted to be.
She is now settled in Coeur d’Alene with her husband and is a wonderful addition to the Ironwood Family Practice team. Her passion is for broad spectrum Family Medicine and treating patients of all ages and backgrounds.
When she is not working, you can find her outdoors enjoying the many recreational activities in our area, particularly skiing and hiking.
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- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness Care
- Sports Medicine
- Women’s Health
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
- Cryo
- IUD Insertion/Removal
- Joint Injection & Aspiration
- Laceration Repair
- Skin Surgery: diagnostic and therapeutic
- EKG Interp
- Simple fracture care
EDUCATION:
Tennesee Quillen College of Medicine
RESIDENCY:
Kootenai Health
Justin Thompson, MD
Dr. Justin Thompson attended medical school at the University of Washington and residency training at the Kootenai Family Medicine Residency, here in Coeur d’Alene. Prior to medicine, he served six years in the U.S. Army working as a pharmacy technician and manager. It was through these experiences that Dr. Thompson realized there is much more to a person’s health and wellbeing than just the medications they were prescribed.
Dr. Thompson knows that each of us has our own unique story, and he is passionate about providing patient-centered care. He works to partner with patients to help them reach their individual health goals and employs a number of different strategies to help them live long and fulfilling lives.
Dr. Thompson has particular interests in pediatrics, sports medicine, preventative medicine, nutrition, and family based care. In his free time, Dr. Thompson enjoys spending time exploring the great outdoors with his wife, daughter, and two dogs. He also enjoys gardening, hiking, playing basketball, and biking.
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Board AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics & Adolescent Care
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine
- Women’s Health
- Sports Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
- Cryotherapy
- Circumcision
- IUD Insertion/Removal
- Joint Injection
- Laceration Repair
- Skin Surgery: diagnostic and therapeutic
EDUCATION:
University of Washington School of Medicine, Spokane, WA
RESIDENCY:
Kootenai Family Medicine Residency, Coeur d’Alene, ID
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Family Medicine


Aaron Drapeau, ARNP
Aaron Drapeau was born and raised in Post Falls, Idaho and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Idaho in 2012. Chasing his desire to work in the medical field and help others, he went on to earn a bachelors in nursing in Phoenix, Arizona.
Aaron has spent the last four years working primarily as an IMCU and cardiac RN at Kootenai Health. He obtained his masters degree in nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner Certification in 2022. He is excited about his new opportunities at Ironwood Family Practice. He has a passion for health and wellness and he looks forward to providing quality care and education to the members of his community.
In his spare time, Aaron enjoys various outdoor pursuits as well as spending time with his wife, their three beautiful daughters and golden retriever Ruby.
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- Women’s Health
- Pediatrics Adult
- Medical Care
- Sports Medicine
- Weight Management
- Wellness Care
EDUCATION:
University of Idaho, B.S. in Physical Education – 2009
Portland State University, Post Baccalaureate – 2012
Oregon Health & Science University, Master of Physician Assistant Studies – 2014
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
Certified NCCPA
Certified Asthma Educator
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

Timothy F. Burns, MD
Dr. Timothy Burns was born and raised in Clinton, Iowa. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Burns moved to Spokane where he did his residency at the University of Washington, Family Medicine Spokane. In 1989, he started working at Ironwood Family Practice. He has been practicing Family Medicine for 33 years. He sees a wide variety of patients from newborns to the elderly with a special interest with problems of the skin. He has been involved with the training of Family Medicine resident physicians in the area for the past 7 years and is part of the faculty at the University of Washington. When Dr. Burns isn’t practicing medicine, he enjoys taking advantage of living in the great NW by playing golf, fishing, boating, biking, or other outdoor activities. . He is the proud father of 4 wonderful, loving, and intelligent young adults.
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AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness Care
- Sports Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
- Colposcopy
- Circumcision
- Fracture care
- Joint injection
- Laceration repair
- Skin surgery (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Vasectomy
EDUCATION:
Saint Ambrose College, B.S. in Biology 1986
University of Iowa College of Medicine 1982
RESIDENCY:
Family Medicine Spokane, Spokane, Washington
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Family Medicine ACLS Certified
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Idaho Medical Association
Idaho Academy of Family Physicians
Kootenai/Benewah Medical Society

David L. Chambers, MD
Dr. David L Chambers is a Family Practice Specialist in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. He graduated with honors from University of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver in 1979. Having more than 43 years of diverse experiences, especially in FAMILY PRACTICE, Dr. David L Chambers has devoted his career to caring for the North Idaho Community. He was nominated and won the Idaho Family Physician of the Year award for 2021 for his career commitment to the healthcare community of Idaho. He is passionate about passing on his years of knowledge to upcoming generations of Medical Doctors and participates in teaching at the local Family Medicine Residency.
In his spare time, Dr. Chambers enjoys spending time with his lovely wife Bev, his wonderful children, and amazing grandchildren.
Read More
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness Care
- Sports Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
- Circumcision
- Colposcopy
- Cryotherapy/LEEP
- Fracture care
- IUD insertion
- Joint injection
- Laceration repair
- Skin surgery (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Vasectomy
EDUCATION:
University of Colorado School of Medicine 1979
RESIDENCY:
Family Medicine Spokane, Spokane, Washington
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Family Medicine
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Idaho Medical Association

Geoffrey T. Emry, MD
Dr. Geoff Emry was born and raised right here in Coeur d’Alene and is a graduate of Yale University. He obtained his medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire. He did his residency at Poudre Valley Hospital in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Dr. Emry moved back home to the Coeur d’Alene area in 2002 and has been practicing Family Medicine here ever since. With over 20 years of experience in general medicine Dr. Emry sees a wide variety of patients from newborns to the elderly with a special interest in sports medicine and healthful lifestyles. In his spare time, Dr. Emry enjoys a wide variety of outdoor activities including triathlons, Nordic skiing, and rowing as well as spending time with his wife and four wonderful children.
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AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness Care
- Sports Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
- Colposcopy
- Circumcision
- Joint injection for arthritis
- Laceration repair
- Skin surgery (diagnostic and therapeutic)
EDUCATION:
Dartmouth Medical School 1999
Yale University, B.A. in History of Science, History of Medicine 1993
RESIDENCY:
Family Medicine Residency, Fort Collins, Colorado
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Medicine Practice
ACLS Certified
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Idaho Medical Association
Idaho Academy of Family Physicians
Kootenai/Benewah Medical Society

Hollie Mills, MD
Dr. Hollie Mills was born in Dallas, Texas and raised in Southern Colorado. She obtained her bachelor’s degree at Colorado State University-Pueblo and attended medical school at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Kootenai Health Coeur d’Alene Family Medicine Residency graduating in June of 2017. While in residency she was recruited to Ironwood Family Practice and upon her graduation she was able to continue caring for her patients. She enjoys taking care of all ages of patients in all different stages of life. She goes to the hospital to see her newborns after they are born and is honored to visit her hospice patients in their homes. Outside of clinic she enjoys all things outdoors, painting, reading, and spending time with her husband, family, friends and their two dogs.
Read More
- Full spectrum family medicine
- Preventive care
- Obstetrics
- Women’s health
- Pediatric and adolescent medicine
EDUCATION:
University of Colorado School of Medicine
RESIDENCY:
Kootenai Health Coeur d’Alene Family Medicine
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Family Medicine with Obstetrics
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Idaho Medical Association

Mark Walsworth, MD
Dr. Mark Walsworth grew up in Homer,– a small fishing town in the South-Central Alaska. Dr. Walsworth enjoys spending time with his wife, Megan, and daughter, Amelia. In his free time, he can either be found baking desserts, enjoying the outdoors, or playing a wide variety of sports. His family consider themselves avid musicians – along with his brothers they have formed a a barbershop quartet and when their father joins in, a brass quintet. Dr. Walsworth graduated in May 2019 from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Southern California. There, he developed a strong desire to incorporate whole person care into a full-spectrum, rural practice. Born and raised in rural Alaska, Dr. Walsworth has a strong desire to work in a small community and emphasize the importance of public health, preventive medicine, and patient-centered care.
Read More
Areas of Practice:
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness Care
- Sports Medicine
Education:
Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Southern California
Residency:
Kootenai Health Coeur d’Alene Family Medicine
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Family Physicians
Idaho Medical Association
Idaho Academy of Family Physicians

Leah Weatherly, MD
Dr. Leah Weatherly was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She attended Lipscomb University in Nashville as a Division I basketball player for 4 years. She then went to medical school at East Tennessee State University, the Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Weatherly completed her medical residency at Kootenai Family Medicine Residency. She fell in love with North Idaho during her residency and knew this is where she wanted to be.
She is now settled in Coeur d’Alene with her husband and is a wonderful addition to the Ironwood Family Practice team. Her passion is for broad spectrum Family Medicine and treating patients of all ages and backgrounds.
When she is not working, you can find her outdoors enjoying the many recreational activities in our area, particularly skiing and hiking.
Read More
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness Care
- Sports Medicine
- Women’s Health
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
- Cryo
- IUD Insertion/Removal
- Joint Injection & Aspiration
- Laceration Repair
- Skin Surgery: diagnostic and therapeutic
- EKG Interp
- Simple fracture care
EDUCATION:
Tennesee Quillen College of Medicine
RESIDENCY:
Kootenai Health

Justin Thompson, MD
Dr. Justin Thompson attended medical school at the University of Washington and residency training at the Kootenai Family Medicine Residency, here in Coeur d’Alene. Prior to medicine, he served six years in the U.S. Army working as a pharmacy technician and manager. It was through these experiences that Dr. Thompson realized there is much more to a person’s health and wellbeing than just the medications they were prescribed.
Dr. Thompson knows that each of us has our own unique story, and he is passionate about providing patient-centered care. He works to partner with patients to help them reach their individual health goals and employs a number of different strategies to help them live long and fulfilling lives.
Dr. Thompson has particular interests in pediatrics, sports medicine, preventative medicine, nutrition, and family based care. In his free time, Dr. Thompson enjoys spending time exploring the great outdoors with his wife, daughter, and two dogs. He also enjoys gardening, hiking, playing basketball, and biking.
Read More
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics & Adolescent Care
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine
- Women’s Health
- Sports Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
- Cryotherapy
- Circumcision
- IUD Insertion/Removal
- Joint Injection
- Laceration Repair
- Skin Surgery: diagnostic and therapeutic
EDUCATION:
University of Washington School of Medicine, Spokane, WA
RESIDENCY:
Kootenai Family Medicine Residency, Coeur d’Alene, ID
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Family Medicine

Aaron Drapeau, ARNP
Aaron Drapeau was born and raised in Post Falls, Idaho and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Idaho in 2012. Chasing his desire to work in the medical field and help others, he went on to earn a bachelors in nursing in Phoenix, Arizona.
Aaron has spent the last four years working primarily as an IMCU and cardiac RN at Kootenai Health. He obtained his masters degree in nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner Certification in 2022. He is excited about his new opportunities at Ironwood Family Practice. He has a passion for health and wellness and he looks forward to providing quality care and education to the members of his community.
In his spare time, Aaron enjoys various outdoor pursuits as well as spending time with his wife, their three beautiful daughters and golden retriever Ruby.
Read More
- Women’s Health
- Pediatrics Adult
- Medical Care
- Sports Medicine
- Weight Management
- Wellness Care
EDUCATION:
University of Idaho, B.S. in Physical Education – 2009
Portland State University, Post Baccalaureate – 2012
Oregon Health & Science University, Master of Physician Assistant Studies – 2014
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
Certified NCCPA
Certified Asthma Educator
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)