Peter Asante, MD

Peter Asante, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified general pediatric physician at Mary Bridge Children’s Pediatrics - Auburn, hospitalist and former Chair of Pediatrics at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital. In addition to caring for general pediatric patients, Dr. Asante has a particular expertise in adolescent health, childhood asthma, medically complex patient care and care coordination, community health and health equity. 

Dr. Asante holds a bachelor of arts degree in anthropology from Harvard University, and medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He conducted his pediatric residency training at the University of Washington affiliated hospitals/Seattle Children’s Hospital. For his passion for working with adolescent youth, he was awarded the James Owens Sr., MD Award for Excellence in Adolescent Health and Medicine, presented by the Division of Adolescent Medicine at UW/Seattle Children’s Hospital. Most recently, Dr. Asante has been recognized nationally for his innovative work in community advocacy and adolescent health, as a recipient of the 2022 Local Hero Award from the AAP Council on Community Pediatrics and 2023 Richard B. Heyman Award from the AAP Section on Adolescent Health.

Dr. Asante approaches his clinical practice from the backgrounds of community health and implementation science. He is passionate about his work as a child health advocate, particularly as it pertains to expanding access to comprehensive healthcare for underserved youth and adolescents. He is committed to creating clinical spaces where providers can form impactful relationships with families that improve health and well-being, both inside and outside of the doctor’s office. 

Away from work, Dr. Asante’s second first passion is music. He has been singing in various music groups since seven years old, and continues to find time for this activity. He also enjoys traveling, spending quality time with family and friends all over the world. Over the last seven years, he has enjoyed the relaxing and challenging practice of yoga. But he couldn’t forget to mention that food, particularly brunch, is an Olympic sport in his household; they love trying new places. Finally, Dr. Asante relishes staying up to date on adolescent "research" in the form of a wide range of TV shows/movies.

Languages: English

Certification: American Board of Pediatrics

Professional School: University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine - Medical Doctorate (Pittsburgh, PA)

Residency: University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital - Pediatrics (Seattle, Washington)

Medical Groups: Mary Bridge Children's, MultiCare

Research:

• Whitley JA, Joyner BD, Asante PG, Waters WB, Kieran K. Exploring Barriers to the Inclusion of Underrepresented Minorities in Urology: The Temporal and Financial Costs of Residency Interviews. Urology. 2021 Oct 30:S0090-4295(21)00993-6. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.08.060. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34728331.

Practice Philosophy: I am passionate about forming partnerships with youth and families that improve health and well-being, both inside and outside of the doctor’s office. I love to learn about the communities I serve, both as provider and active participant. As a child health advocate, I believe that through supportive relationships, we can make the world a better place for children.