Michael C. Kerkering, MD

Spokane's Teaching Hospital Providence supports and administers medical education activities at Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital and Holy Family Hospital for doctors, nurses, specialists, and technologists. Providence has the most medical facilities in the Inland Northwest, providing a wide array of learning opportunities in diverse specialties, including: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Professional Outreach Education, a Medical Laboratory Science Program, Medical Laboratory Technician Program, Pharmacy Residency Program, Pharmacy Residency in Ambulatory Care, Radiology Residency Program, and a Transitional Year Residency.

Dr. Karen M. Wildman is a dedicated family medicine physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, with a strong focus on maternity care and women's health. She balances her clinical practice with teaching responsibilities for medical students and residents at the Spokane Family Medicine Residency and serves as the director for the Spokane OB Fellowship and the Malnar Maternity Clinic. With a comprehensive background in general family medicine and rural healthcare, Dr. Wildman is committed to providing quality care to her patients. Her professional affiliations include Providence Medical Group in the Inland Northwest, where she actively participates in various medical education initiatives. Generated from the website

From pregnancy through childbirth to follow-up pediatric care, the Father Malnar Maternity Clinic is here for you and your baby. In addition to maternity services, we provide education about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting. We offer medical care and support for every expected or unexpected need. Doctors, nurses and other maternity care providers work as close partners with you and your primary obstetrician. Specialty-trained perinatology and neonatology doctors and other specialists are also part of the Providence team. They provide an added level of care for you and your baby if it’s needed.