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KWC CB and Pharmacy Closed for Part of the Day on Thursday, July 17th
KWC Coos Bay and Pharmacy will be closed for part of the day on Thursday, July 17th for an all-staff meeting. The clinic and Pharmacy
July 1, 2025
As your primary health-care provider, our medical team cares about the whole patient: body, mind and spirit. We provide a variety of services with a holistic approach to wellness:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
KWC Coos Bay and Pharmacy will be closed for part of the day on Thursday, July 17th for an all-staff meeting. The clinic and Pharmacy
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Starting today, February 10, 2025, we are thrilled to announce that Anthony Collins, our Licensed Massage Therapist, is now accepting appointments for massage therapy at
Coos Bay
Phone 541-888-9494, then press 2
Fax 541-888-5556
Eugene
Phone 541-916-7025
Fax 541-916-7048
To register as a Ko-Kwel Wellness Center patient, please fill out the questionnaire below. Once complete, please send by postal mail or fax to your KWC.
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Chief Medical Officer
The Ko-Kwel Wellness Center is delighted to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Barrera, DO, joined our team as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in June 2025.
Dr. Barrera is dual board certified in Family Practice and Addictions Medicine. She has over a decade of experience that will benefit the Opioid Treatment Program in Eugene, as well as our Primary Care services in Coos Bay and Eugene.
Dr. Barrera completed her undergraduate education at UCLA with a degree in Psychology with a specialization in computer programming. She attended Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific where she completed a pre-Doctoral teaching fellowship in manipulative medicine- using hands-on techniques to allow the body to heal itself. She completed her Family Medicine with Obstetrics Residency and a post-doctoral fellowship in Addiction Medicine with High-Risk Obstetrics at the University of Washington. Dr. Barrera also has a Master of Public Health from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health where she specialized in health policy and management.
Dr. Barrera has been Medical Director to multiple Opioid Treatment Programs in the Los Angeles area and has an unwavering dedication to providing patient-centered and holistic healthcare. For the past six years, she has served a fundamental role as Chief Medical Officer promoting the integration of behavioral and physical health for Medicaid managed care populations in Washington. She has served on the executive council for Elevance Health in both Health Equity and AI/AN Tribal Health at the national and state levels.
She and her family are looking forward to making the Oregon Coast their new home.
Interim Medical Director
Dr. Basil Pittenger, MD, FACP, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role of Interim Medical Director for Ko-Kwel Wellness Centers. Earning a BS in Mathematics from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and an MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine, Dr. Pittenger has honed his skills through extensive training and practice.
He completed his residency at the University of Washington Internal Medicine Training Program and has been a licensed physician in Oregon since 2004. Dr. Pittenger is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds certification from the National Board of Echocardiography.
Additionally, Dr. Pittenger has a strong background in medical education, having served as a supervising physician, conference director, and faculty member for various medical training programs. His leadership roles and dedication to teaching further underscore his commitment to providing exceptional clinical management and care.
Physician Assistant
Daniel Carlson has provided primary medical care at Ko-Kwel Wellness Center since it opened in 2021. He’s a strong believer in preventive medicine and the healing power of good food and regular exercise.
He also advocates for regular wellness checks, especially for kids and adolescents, many of whom have had their mental and physical health negatively impacted by COVID.
He holds a Master of Science from Pacific University. Before becoming a physician assistant, he worked as an advanced emergency medical technician in Washington County, Ore. Before working in medicine, he graduated from the University of California at Davis with a degree in economics and worked in commercial banking.
He enjoys archery, photography and hiking.
Physician Associate
Sean studied Health Promotion and Education while specializing in Emergency and Wilderness medicine during his time at the University of Utah. He then worked as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and Medical Assistant in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Burlington, Vermont prior to enrolling in PA school. He earned his Master’s in Physician Associate Studies from Midwestern University in Phoenix, Arizona.
Throughout his education and practice Sean has focused on the importance of preventative and lifestyle medicine, fostering the mind-body connection, and the healing power of nature.
In his free time, he enjoys studying ecology, rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, kayaking, skiing, playing soccer, and spending time with his wife and dog.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
A life-long member of the community, Ashley grew up in Myrtle Point. Leaving for college, Ashley returned to bring her expertise back to the Coos Bay community. Ashley completed her entire clinical rotation at KWC which provided her with mentorship from peer practitioner Jennifer Hope, PMHNP. Ashley has become familiar with the Clinic and the members we serve.
An avid lover of the outdoors, Ashley and her family enjoy gardening, camping, hiking, biking, and fishing. Ashley is a self-motivated adventurist with a hidden talent as a clarinetist. She looks forward to contributing to the mental health of her patients and creating relationships with the Tribal community.
Ashley manages mental health medication for patients and provides compassionate mental health services to children ages 4 and above. Ashley also offers TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) treatments for smoking cessation and major depressive disorder.
The Ko-Kwel Wellness Center offers free 24-hour call-in medical help lines for all tribal members and patients of the center’s Medical Clinic. (For medical emergencies, please phone 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.)
Fast, reliable communication with your medical provider is accessible 24/7. The Patient Portal is only a click away.
Coos Bay
(541) 888-9494
(800) 344-8583 toll free
(541) 888-5556 Fax
630 Miluk Drive
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Eugene
(541) 916-7025
(541) 916-7048 Fax
2401 River Road, Suite 101
Eugene, OR 97404
Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
(541) 916-7025
(541) 636-0081 Fax
2401 River Road, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97404
