Born and raised in Spokane he attended Western Washington University for his undergraduate studies. He began a career in medicine as a medical assistant in a busy family practice and then worked in a regional trauma center before receiving his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) in Portland, OR.Mr. Colquhoun enjoys all aspects of cardiovascular care, but has a special interest in geriatrics and patient education issues. He assists the physician team care with acutely ill patients in the hospital, sees patients in the office and is involved with the Lifestyle Modification Clinic.Mr. Colquhoun enjoys camping, snowshoeing and is an avid photographer. PeaceHealth.org