Meet Our Care Team
Matt Thompson, MD, FAAP
Dr. Matt A. Thompson was raised in Spokane and attended medical school at the University of Washington. His pediatric training was at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He is board-certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Thompson is also serving as the Medical Director at Joya Child and Family Development (formerly known as the Guild School) here in Spokane. He has successfully raised six children, with his youngest graduating from high school in 2024. In his free time he enjoys good music, good food and a number of hobbies. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Washington State chapter of the AAP, and the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA).
Jon Lee, MD, FAAP
Dr. Jon J. Lee was raised in Wisconsin and attended medical school at the University of Wisconsin. His pediatrics training was at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland, Maine. He is board-certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is the proud dad of two sons. In his free time he enjoys mountain biking, skiing and time on the water. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Washington State chapter of the AAP, and the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA).
Alyse Carlson, MD, FAAP
Dr. Carlson grew up in Centennial, Colorado, and attended medical school at the University of Iowa. Her pediatrics training was at Walter Reed in Bethesda, Maryland, and she practiced at Osan Air Base in Korea and is finishing her Air Force commitment at Fairchild Air Force Base. She loves running, backpacking, baking, and skijoring with her dog in her free time. She is mom to a busy toddler! She is is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) ,Washington State chapter of the AAP, and the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA)
Whitney Bowen, FNP-BC
Whitney was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, and moved to Spokane in 2022, where she has been practicing in Pediatric Primary Care. She graduated as an RN in 2014, then as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2019. She attended graduate school at Carson-Newman University. She loves all ages, from newborn to adolescent. She loves baking, reading and traveling. She is a member of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP).
Robin Gregory, CPNP, is enjoying new adventures after retiring in December 2025.
When it comes to your child’s health, you’re in good hands with a team of dedicated professionals who bring complementary expertise to every visit. At our practice, pediatricians and nurse practitioners work closely together — each contributing distinct strengths that, combined, provide exceptional care for your family.
Education and Training Pediatricians are medical doctors (MDs or DOs) who complete a minimum of 11 years of education and training, including medical school and a pediatric residency, with deep specialization in childhood illness, development, and complex medical conditions.
Nurse practitioners hold graduate-level degrees (MSN or DNP) and bring advanced clinical training to their role. Many also carry years of hands-on nursing experience before and alongside their graduate education — meaning their total clinical preparation is often more extensive than formal degree timelines alone suggest. FNPs and PNPs are skilled, autonomous clinicians who are integral to how we deliver care.
How Our Team Works Together: Rather than a hierarchy, think of our practice as a collaborative model in which each provider’s training and experience can be matched to your child’s needs. In Washington State, nurse practitioners are licensed to practice independently — a recognition of their advanced training, clinical judgment, and scope of practice. Routine well-child visits, immunizations, and management of common illnesses are areas where both pediatricians and NPs excel. For more complex or rare conditions, our pediatricians bring specialty-level depth and coordinate with outside specialists as needed.
This team approach means your child benefits more — it means access to a broader range of expertise, greater scheduling flexibility, and continuity of care across every stage of childhood.
What This Means for Your Family: Every member of our team is here because they are exceptional at what they do. Whether your child sees a pediatrician or a nurse practitioner, you can trust that they are receiving thoughtful, high-quality care — and that our providers are communicating and collaborating on your child’s behalf.