Board certified in pediatrics, Dr. Amber has over 10 years of experience practicing pediatric medicine. Prior to opening Fairhaven Pediatrics, Dr. Amber practiced pediatric emergency medicine at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas, a level I trauma center. She completed her medical school and pediatric residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Northwest Washington Medical Society. She holds a license to practice medicine in both Texas and Washington.
Dr. Amber enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 children, and puppy named Buffy. She is a big fan of coffee, as her husband owns and operates Fairhaven Coffee just down the road at the Fairhaven train station. She loves making artwork with her 8 year old daughter and losing at Super Smash Brothers to her 10 year old son. She and her husband love being outside, while he would rather bike on a mountain, she prefers to stick to (mostly) level trails. Dr. Amber is proud to be a board member for Lydia Place, an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness in Whatcom County. Having two business in Fairhaven, Dr. Amber is also on the board for the Fairhaven Association, and loves promoting this unique neighborhood and all of its small businesses.
Care Team
AMBER MACHIN, MD, FAAP
AMY SCHULTZ, PNP, ARNP
With an extensive background in evidence-based pediatric healthcare, Amy Schultz is dedicated to providing holistic care that centers on each unique patient and family. Amy completed her bachelor’s degree in Biology at Wittenberg University in Ohio, followed by a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Johns Hopkins University. She continued on to train and work as a pediatric nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital before beginning a rewarding career as a travel nurse, caring for pediatric patients across many settings both in the US and abroad. Inspired by these experiences, she chose to further her role in healthcare and went on to complete her master’s degree in nursing at Drexel University in Philadelphia and is a board-certifiedpediatric nurse practitioner. Amy is excited to join the team at Fairhaven Pediatrics and work with the children and families of Bellingham!
After visiting Bellingham in 2021, Amy knew that she had found a place to call home in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She enjoys spending time in nature with her husband and their puppy, Pacha, and getting to know her new community. Outside of work, she loves to spend time hiking, practicing yoga, reading, and traveling to new places.