Justin Thompson, MD
& Katie Demien, ARNP
Team-Based Care
Team-Based Care at Ironwood Family Practice means that when you choose a primary care provider, you’re supported by a team of two providers. This ensures continuity of care, allowing you to see a familiar provider if your primary one is unavailable or if you need a same-day appointment, while maintaing personalized care.
Dr. Justin Thompson grew up in Virginia and Maryland before moving to the Northwest in 2007. He attended medical school at the University of Washington and completed his residency training at the Kootenai Family Medicine Residency in Coeur d’Alene.
Dr. Thompson believes that every patient has a unique story and is passionate about providing patient-centered care. He partners with his patients to help them achieve their individual health goals, using a variety of strategies to promote long, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
He provides comprehensive family-based care, including pediatrics, sports medicine, women’s health, preventative medicine, nutrition, and acute care.
In his free time, Dr. Thompson loves exploring the great outdoors with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys gardening, hiking, biking, and playing basketball.
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AREAS OF PRACTICE:
- Newborn Care
- Pediatrics & Adolescent Care
- Adult Medical Care
- Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine
- Women’s Health
- Sports Medicine
SPECIAL PROCEDURES:
- Cryotherapy
- Circumcision
- IUD Insertion/Removal
- Joint Injection
- Laceration Repair
- Skin Surgery: diagnostic and therapeutic
EDUCATION:
University of Washington School of Medicine, Spokane, WA
RESIDENCY:
Kootenai Family Medicine Residency, Coeur d’Alene, ID
BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Family Medicine
Katie is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 2015 and worked as a nurse for nine years in a variety of settings, including pediatrics at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, orthopedics at the Mayo Clinic, and perioperative services supporting patients’ recovery after surgery. It was during this time that Katie developed a strong appreciation for holistic, patient-centered care, which inspired her to pursue her Family Nurse Practitioner degree at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. After graduating in 2023, Katie moved to Idaho to complete a residency program with Heritage Health, where she gained experience caring for patients of all ages in the primary care setting.
Katie provides compassionate, evidence-based care in a welcoming environment, helping patients feel comfortable discussing all concerns and questions. She emphasizes the importance of exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications alongside medical care, collaborating with patients to create individualized plans that support their overall health and well-being.
In her free time, Katie enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, and exploring the outdoors with her husband and their dog, embracing all that her home in Idaho has to offer.