Noah Manestar, MD

Dr. Noah Manestar grew up in rural Tennessee and developed an early understanding of the challenges faced by communities with limited access to healthcare. Before medical school, he worked in construction and as an auto mechanic, served as a medical missionary, participated in disaster response, and educated others through the Community Emergency Response Team. He attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine.

Noah’s experiences working alongside people in rural communities, combined with multiple medical mission trips beginning in high school, inspired his desire to pursue medicine. He saw firsthand the need for accessible primary care and knew he wanted to dedicate his career to serving underserved rural populations.

Noah chose Idaho State University’s Family Medicine Residency for its strong educational experience, unopposed program structure, welcoming community, and incredible access to outdoor recreation. He has especially enjoyed getting to know his fellow residents, learning from faculty, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of his patients.

He describes the residency culture as welcoming, friendly, driven, and adventurous. Outside of medicine, Noah enjoys performance driving, mountain biking, hiking, running, climbing, and camping. For him, residency is the perfect opportunity to pursue his passion for rural medicine while enjoying the many outdoor adventures Idaho has to offer.