Meet Our Medical Providers
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Dr. Dakotah Lane
I was born and raised in Bellingham, WA and am an enrolled member of the Lummi Nation. While growing up I would help run my grandpa’s firework stand on and worked as a fisherman on my father’s purse seiner fishing for salmon in the Puget Sound. I went to University of Washington where I graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. During my time there I initially interned at IBM and AT&T Wireless, before being hired by AT&T to work as a Cisco Network analyst. But upon graduation I decided to switch careers and joined Peace Corps.
While working for Peace Corps, I served as a High School teacher in Malawi, Africa from 2003-2005. I helped manage a microcredit loan for a small fishing village to help increase the income of its participants. After completing my Peace Corps service, I attended medical school at Weill-Cornell Medical College in New York City from 2008-2013 followed by attending a Family Medicine residency in Halifax Family medicine residency in Daytona Beach, FL from 2013-2016. One of my more memorable moments during residency, was serving as a part of the emergency response team on the racetracks during Daytona 500 car races.
Since graduating I have been working as a physician and Medical Director at the Lummi Tribal Health Clinic which serves a tribal community of 5300+ and, along with a team of physicians, have led the robust public health response against COVID-19 including contact tracing and quarantine policies, participating in the Novavax vaccine clinical trial, & rolling out all three EUA approved vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson).
Dr. Dakotah Lane
Executive Medical Director
Claudia Rocio Rey, MD, FAAFP
In 2013, I joined a local family medicine practice in Bellingham, Washington, where I delivered many babies and cared for young families from the Lummi community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I worked as the medical director at the Upper Skagit Indian Tribal Clinic before joining the Lummi Tribal Health Center medical team in 2021. As a family medicine physician, I am passionate about connecting with and caring for my patients and their families. I have a particular interest in women’s health, pediatrics, chronic disease management, and preventative care. I am honored and humbled to be trusted by my patients to be part of their lives while guiding them in their health and medical decision-making.
When I’m not working, I enjoy being a mother to my two amazing daughters, a daughter to my caring mother, and spending time together as a family cooking, traveling, and going for bike rides together.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of the Lummi community while caring for you and your families.
Dr. Claudia Rocio Rey
Clinical Director
Komal Shah, MD, FAAP
I am from a small town in western Massachusetts, born to parents who emigrated from India. I completed medical school at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and then pediatric residency training at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Drawn to the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the opportunity to work at Lummi Tribal Health Center, I moved to Washington in August of 2018. I care for children from birth to young adulthood. It is a privilege to watch them learn and grow, and their energy and charm make it a joy to practice medicine. In addition to working in the main clinic, I provide medical services at the school-based health center at Lummi Nation School. Outside the clinic, I enjoy cooking, spending time with family and friends, and exploring local parks and trails with my husband, son, and our dog.
Dr. Komal Shah
Pediatrics
Jo Montgomery, ARNP
I was raised in the Iowa. My ancestors came from England and Ireland. I moved to Seattle in 1983 and worked at Seattle Children’s Hospital first as an RN and then at the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic doing primary care for 27 years. I have spent time doing rural medical work in Honduras and Nicaragua. When I was 11 and 12 I lived in KwaZulu, South Africa with my parents, helping them at a mission hospital. My sister reminded me, after starting here at Lummi, that after my dad retired, he worked part time as a doctor for the Meswaki tribal clinic in Tama, Iowa.
In 2004 my husband and I started a circus school in Seattle (sancaseattle.org) that is still thriving and serving people of all ages and abilities.
I have one adult daughter, 2 adult stepchildren, a step-grandson and a scruffy dog. We like to bike and hike, and I like to grow things in my garden.
I love helping others understand what is going on with their health or their child’s health, and am very happy to be part of the care team at Lummi Tribal Health Clinic.
Jo Montgomery
Medical Provider
Dr. Jennie McLaurin
Dr. Jennie McLaurin is a pediatrician with a fellowship year in developmental and behavioral health as well as an MPH in maternal child health. She is certified in WA as a Center of Excellence in autism diagnosis and enjoys seeing a diverse population of children with developmental differences. These include autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing issues, genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, school refusal, sleep disorders, and other challenges to typical development. At LNHC since 2023, she leads a new developmental clinic open to tribal members and also sees routine child health visits as needed. A community health worker and social worker assist these families in securing needed resources such as ABA therapy, DDA, SSI, disability parking passes, and school referrals. In her over 35 years in pediatrics, Jennie has chosen to work with indigenous communities, migrant farmworker families, Native Hawaiians, immigrants, and other marginalized groups. She also serves as Medical Director of Boyer Children’s Clinic in Seattle, a leading provider of early intervention services for children ages birth to three years.
Dr. Jennie McLaurin
Medical Provider
Dr. Ron Battle
Coming soon.
Dr. Ron Battle
Medical Provider
Dr. Elijah Kamermans
I bring a diverse and well-rounded background to my practice, shaped by experiences across multiple states and fields. Born in a small town in Canada, I’ve lived in New Mexico, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, California, and Alaska, with each place contributing to my perspective on medicine and community care.
I completed my residency in Family and Community Medicine at Penn State, where I served as Chief Resident and was actively involved in medical ethics and resident education. Before residency, I earned my Doctor of Medicine from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, where I trained at several Indian Health Service (IHS) hospitals and clinics and participated in ethnographic research with refugees. My commitment to tribal health was reflected in my work with the Rural Urban Underserved Program, Native Health Initiative, and as a youth coach for Running Medicine, a program I helped expand through grant funding.
Before joining Lummi Nation Health Center, I practiced family medicine at Skagit Regional Health in Mount Vernon, WA. I also remain dedicated to medical education, mentoring students from the University of Washington and Washington State University.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy running, cycling, and practicing jiu-jitsu.
Dr. Elijah Kamermans
Medical Provider
Jordan Richardson, ARNP
My name is Jordan Richardson. I was born and raised in Colorado. I was a nurse for 5 years traveling through Colorado, Washington, and Ohio before deciding to return to school for my advanced degree. I completed my training as a Family Nurse Practitioner last year from Duke University. In my spare time I enjoy adventuring outdoors with my significant other and spending time with family and friends. I am excited to be a part of such a beautiful community and look forward to sharing my love for the PNW with you all!
Jordan Richardson
Medical Provider
Kim Nakai, ARNP
Kim is an experienced Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) specializing in internal medicine and geriatric care. After completing NP school, Kim began her career in New York City before joining Providence Medical Group in Washington state, where she provided exceptional care in internal medicine for five years.
In January 2024, Kim joined Lummi, bringing a patient-centered approach to healthcare. Since 2019, she has also worked in Olympia at a low-barrier buprenorphine clinic, demonstrating a commitment to addiction medicine and harm reduction. In addition to primary care, Kim practices aesthetic medicine, combining a passion for wellness and confidence-building treatments.
Outside of work, Kim enjoys riding horses, spending quality time with family and friends, and making memories with her beloved pup.
Kim Nakai
Medical Provider
Dr. Hannah Gee
I grew up in large inner cities with Chinese immigrant communities. Initially, I avoided medicine because it meant something went awry, incomprehensible words, and intimidating doctors. The universe wanted me to face these fears and we went on a journey. I completed a master’s at Boston University, medical school at Drexel University, and residency at the University of California San Diego in Family Medicine and Psychiatry. I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, most meaningful were the stories and connections. I am passionate about the underserved, holistic approaches, and collaboration in care. My partner and I moved to Bellingham in 2022, we have two cats and a dog. I enjoy eating and being out in nature. I am so honored with the opportunity to be a part of this clinic!
Dr. Hannah Gee