Republic Medical Clinic

Fun Fact

Ros Circle was named after the wife of longtime Republic doctor Noel Stevenson, MD.

Patricia Short, MD

Patty originates from San Jose, CA. She is a graduate of San Jose State University and the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. Patty is an Internal Medicine Physician who specializes in the care of adults. She completed her residency training at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. Patty was previously an Army physician and retired at the rank of Colonel in 2021.

Patty enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family.

Matt Short, MD

Dr. Matt Short is a graduate of Republic High School, Gonzaga University, and the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is a board-certified Family Physician who completed his Family Medicine Residency and additional training in gastrointestinal endoscopy at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Short served as an Army physician for 21 years, deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and retired at the rank of Colonel in 2021.

Dr. Short enjoys watersports, working on his tractor, and coaching basketball at Republic High School.

James Maeda, MD

Dr. Maeda grew up in Takoma Park, Maryland. James went to Columbia Union undergrad College and then received his Doctorate of Medicine Degree from Loma Linda University. Dr. Maeda utilizes the “Whole Person Care” approach in his practice which includes a multi-facetted understanding of each person.

In his free time he enjoys hiking, bird watching, mountain biking, reading, learning more about guitar and carpentry.

Bob Brown, PA-C

He grew up in Port Republic in New Jersey (Pop. 500), and received his degrees from Kentucky Mountain Bible College, University of Evansville in Evansville Indiana, Baylor university in San Antonio Texas, and the Academy of Health Sciences in San Houston Texas. He has 8 years of experience in orthopedics and 13 years in the emergency department. Bob is our dedicated walk-in provider at the Republic Medical Clinic.

Bob enjoys scuba diving, painting and sculpting when not at work. Bob also cannot live without a constant supply of coffee!

Mari Hunter, ARNP

She earned her Associates in Nursing in 1990, but then earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing from Regents College in 1997. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Western University of Health Sciences in 1999 and completed her doctorate in 2008 from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.

Mari enjoys sheep farming and has had her flock for many years. She likes to spin and weave the wool from her sheep, and also enjoys the craft of crocheting.

Melissa Mitchell, ARNP

Melissa received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Washington. She is a certified in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care. As an RN, she specialized in Substance Use Disorder treatment and this remains an area of special interest.

Outside of the clinic she enjoys travel, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Annette Byrd, ARNP

Annette studied at Clark College in Vancouver, WA where she got her AAS in early childhood education in 1987. In 1990 she graduated from Portland State University with a BS in psychology and social science. She then went to Walla Walla University in 1995 to get her BS in Nursing. Finally she graduated from WSU in 2009 with her master in science and Family Nurse Practitioner.

Annette enjoys music, farm animals, and outdoor activities. A fun fact about Annette is that she collects antique medical devices.

Jodi Petersen, ARNP

Jodi completed his ARNP studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He then finished his family practice requirements at NE Washington Health Programs. He worked for over 8 years at the Selkirk Community Health Center in Ione, WA, before moving his family to Republic.

When Jodi is not at the Clinic, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids. They enjoy hiking and outdoor sports.

Matthew Johnson, ARNP

Matthew is a graduate of Tonasket High School and received his Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Seattle University. Matthew is also a Combat Medic with the Washington Army National Guard. Matt finished his fellowship program here at the clinic where afterward he accepted a position as a provider.