Family Health Associates
Welcome to Family Health Associates. Our healthcare team is part of Family Care Network, a locally owned and operated group of clinics. We are passionate about optimum health and wellness for our community. We work with our patients and our team to build strong relationships, creating a rewarding and positive healthcare experience.
Our team of health care providers and support personnel are dedicated to creating and maintaining a caring health service environment for our patients and our community.
We look forward to serving you with our quality health care, delivered by a well-trained, professional and courteous staff. In addition to providing a full range of health care services for all ages, some of our physicians also provide OB care from prenatal through birth and beyond. We also have a travel medicine specialist on staff. Whatever you need, we are committed to delivering quality care in a warm and friendly environment
 If you have suggestions about how we can better serve you, please let us know. If you have further questions about any of our policies, please ask the receptionist.
Patient Policies
Contact Info
Family Health Associates
3500 Orchard Place
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 671-3900
Fax: (360) 647-0882
After Hours Information
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Lab – Lab draws are by appointment. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.
Schedule Online
Lab Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Telemedicine
FCN News
New physician joins Mount Vernon clinic
North Cascade Family Physicians is excited to welcome Carrie Downing-Larick, DO, MPH to their team on Monday, Feb. 2! Dr. Downing-Larick is board...
Family Health Associates welcomes new provider
Family Care Network is excited to welcome Ilana Buffenstein, MD, to the team at Family Health Associates on Jan. 19, 2026! Dr. Buffenstein completed...
Lynden Urgent Care closing early – Friday, Jan. 2
Our Urgent Care location in Lynden will close at 6:30pm on Friday, Jan. 2. Urgent Care in Bellingham and Mount Vernon, as well as On-Demand...
New Year’s hours at FCN
Family Care Network location hours for Wednesday, Dec. 31: Bellingham Bay Family Medicine: Closing at 3pm. Blaine Family Medicine: Closing at noon....
New physician joins Mount Vernon clinic
North Cascade Family Physicians is excited to welcome Carrie Downing-Larick, DO, MPH to their team on Monday, Feb. 2! Dr. Downing-Larick is board certified in family medicine and neuromusculoskeletal medicine. She is passionate about caring for the whole family from...
Family Health Associates welcomes new provider
Family Care Network is excited to welcome Ilana Buffenstein, MD, to the team at Family Health Associates on Jan. 19, 2026! Dr. Buffenstein completed her medical studies at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in Hawaiʻi before moving to Montana to complete her family...
Lynden Urgent Care closing early – Friday, Jan. 2
Our Urgent Care location in Lynden will close at 6:30pm on Friday, Jan. 2. Urgent Care in Bellingham and Mount Vernon, as well as On-Demand Telemedicine, will be open normal hours (until 9pm). We apologize for any inconvenience.
New Year’s hours at FCN
Family Care Network location hours for Wednesday, Dec. 31: Bellingham Bay Family Medicine: Closing at 3pm. Blaine Family Medicine: Closing at noon. Chuckanut Family Medicine: Closing at 12:30pm. Family Health Associates: Closing at 4pm. Ferndale Family Medical Center:...