Ranjeet was born and raised in Northern India. She moved to the states with her family in 1998 and started her journey in the medical field. Ranjeet earned her Registered Nurse degree at Peninsula College and went to Washington State University for her undergraduate studies and obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Washington State University. Her work experience includes working in the medical/surgical unit for 8 years and then Intensive Care Unit for 7 years at Olympic Medical Center (OMC) in Port Angeles. Following her passion for advanced patient care, she pursued her MSN, specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner Studies from Gonzaga University while continuing working at OMC. Whether addressing acute illnesses, managing chronic conditions, or promoting preventive health measures, she strives to empower patients to actively participate in their own healthcare journey. She chose to come to JFHC because we share the same commitment of providing holistic, quality, comprehensive, passionate, and patient-centered care. She enjoys reading, cooking, hiking, and is deeply passionate about crossfit. 

Kristin Puhl, originally from Port Angeles, attended medical school at the University of Washington and graduated in 2018. She began her residency at Swedish Cherry Hill Rural Training Track in Seattle before returning to Port Angeles in 2019 and finishing in 2021. Kristin joined the Jamestown Family Health Clinic in the fall of 2022, bringing along her passion for providing care for the LGBTQIA+ community. Her other clinical interests include women’s health, as well as mental health care. She was drawn to working at Jamestown because of the tribe’s commitment to the health of the Peninsula, “It’s a wonderful place to work – I actually look forward to coming in.” She also appreciates the opportunity to work with people who often struggle with the medical system and doing so in a positive environment. When she’s not at the clinic, you will most likely find Kristin spending time with her dogs, “We tend to adopt little old dogs and spoil them, so I can’t claim they’re well-behaved, but they are very adorable!”

“Jerry” Oakes is a local who graduated from Port Angeles High School before attending medical school at Medical College of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1998. Jerry performed his residency in Boise, Idaho from 1998-2001 and returned to the Peninsula in 2005 where he has been a part of the medical community ever since. He joined Jamestown Family Health Clinic in 2020, citing an appreciation for, “focus on primary care and preventative care as well as it’s commitment to patients, staff and the community.” In his practice, Dr. Oakes enjoys providing full-scope comprehensive primary care and staying up to date on anticoagulation treatments with his role of Clinical Supervisor of the Anticoagulation Clinic at JFHC. Outside of the clinic, Jerry enjoys spending time with his family outdoors; hiking, skiing, and watching his daughter’s ballet recitals.

Maia Gala graduated from the University of New England in 2012 with a master’s degree in medicine. She has been serving the community for over a decade but joined Jamestown Family Health Clinic in 2020 as a Certified Physician’s Assistant. Maia is committed to providing quality, compassionate care, and was drawn to working for Jamestown because she believes the tribe also exhibits those values. She also appreciates the way the tribe takes care of their staff, and employs a positive, helpful and kind group of people. In her practice, Maia has an interest in geriatrics, specifically working with people on improving and maintaining positive lifestyle practices (nutrition, exercise etc.) which may lead to less chronic diseases and need for medications.  When Maia is not working, she enjoys the great outdoors and spending time with her two sons as well as her animals which include goats, chickens and ducks.

Pamela attained her Master of Science in Nursing degree at West Texas A&M University in 1997. She joined Jamestown Family Health Clinic as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in 2009, and has been an integral part of our approach to working together to serve the community, “I appreciate how we all work together as a team, with the goal of serving our patients in a prompt efficient manner. I love everything from innovative leadership, working in a positive environment, keeping up with advancements in technology, providing an abundance of services, and all the community outreach efforts.” Pam enjoys providing general practice care for acute and chronic conditions for all ages. She specifically likes to assist patients with health promotion and disease prevention, as well as precepting Family Nurse Practitioner Students, “I believe JFHC provides a diverse arena for educational pursuits.” Outside of work, Pam and her husband enjoy Harley rides all around the Pacific Northwest now that her four children have grown up. She also continues to enjoy running and participating in various local road races.