Salman Ali, DO, joined PeaceHealth Medical Group in 2022 and sees patients at the PeaceHealth Cordata Main clinic in Bellingham. His practices family medicine, with special interests in weight management and lifestyle medicine, musculoskeletal medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatments. “I believe in a holistic, patient-centered approach to medicine,” said Dr. Ali. “Good medicine is a journey undertaken both by the patient and the healthcare staff, to advance their understanding of health and wellness. Good medicine is also comprehensive in scope, examining all aspects of the patient’s lifestyle.” Dr. Ali received his doctorate of osteopathic medicine from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. He completed his national family medicine residency through The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education at the HealthPoint Auburn North clinic in Auburn, Washington. He also holds degrees in pathology and laboratory medicine, and cell and molecular biology. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians and the American Osteopathic Association. Outside of work, Dr. Ali enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and family. He also likes hiking and running barefoot.