Family Doctor Needed - Portland,OR

We have heard great things about Monique Pritchard - she is very open to alternative healthcare approaches (e.g. vaccination schedules or no vaccines at all), and I imagine she would be supportive of a home birth. She is in SE (Sellwood), you can probably google her. Good luck!

My pediatrician, Dr. Ed Hoffman-Smith, is at 102nd and NE Weidler, close to Mall 205. He's very gentle and a good listener, with many years of experience, and has been doing home- and birth-center childbirths most of those years. He's a naturopath, but is one of the few that is willing to give vaccinations and do circumcisions, if that's what the family chooses, or is happy to not. He's very into the family's choice, and approaches medical decisions through education. He also does ultrasounds in-office. I'm an ND myself and can attest that he is very well-respected in the naturopathic community. There are other great family practice NDs in that office, too. If you're new to Oregon, it's good to know that many NDs are covered by insurance here.

They're at http://www.naturalchildbirthclinic.com/
10360 N.E. Wasco St.
Portland, OR 97220
Phone: ###-###-#### or 1.800.961.8125
Fax: ###-###-####
Email: ____@____.com

~E. M

Hi,I would recommened Dr.Martin Skinner he is in gateway.He was my doctor for many years.Here and when he was on the coast.Then my insurance changed.He is with the Providence clinic behind Fred Meyer.He is in Gateway Providence Clinic.I am sorry don't have a phone book for portland.I just moved outside of portland.Welcome to town! :"}

Hi R.,

My family uses Dr. Joseph Sullivan at Providence Cascade Clinic (it's at 5050 NE Hoyt in the Professional Plaza connected to the hospital). He's been wonderful for my daughter, 5.5 years, and my son, 17 months. Both were born at home. His nurse is so warm and friendly too. They are pro-vaccine (of course) but have been supportive of our alternate vaccine schedule and when the nurse does give vaccines she's the fasted I've ever seen. She's got the shot in and out and a band-aid on before you know it. In the insurance booklets it always says that his practice is closed, but he's got a soft spot for babies so it's worth a shot to call and ask if he'll take you. We got our kids in after his practice was officially closed.

Hi R.,
There's a holistic primary care clinic on SE Division and 49th called Urban Wellness.
Website is urbanwellnesspdx.com
It's a group of Naturopathic Docs who will not only be very open to and supportive of a home birth, but will also know all the great midwives and Naturopathic Docs that do home births in the area to refer you to if you need recommendations.
I would suggest contacting Dr Roman Krupa. He is fantastic with kids, his wife had a home birth and is planning her next one, so he has first hand experience. He is a wonderful doc, and listening goes without saying. (ha ha)
It's a really nice clinic and you'll be in good hands and good company.

Welcome to Portland! It is a fantastic place to live and I can't think of anywhere that could offer such a wide range of healthcare choices. Good luck with everything

Helen

Hi R.,

I thought I would pass along my husbands information. He (Aaron Hubbs) is a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist that focuses on family medicine. He also does accept insurance if yours covers ND's. He is wonderful and has a family of his own. WE did a home birth and it was wonderful so he is very supportive either way.

He works in Sellwood which is SE Portland at Elixia Wellness Group. His number is ###-###-#### if you would have any questions.

M. Hubbs

Hi! I'm A. Demetro, ND, a Naturopathic Physician and am also a Midwife, have had 2 wonderful home births/water births, and love being a doctor for the babies I help bring into the world. I take a long time with my patients, listen well, and support VBAC's (I've been a Doula for a few of these in the hospital too, but have been at home births for a few VBAC's as well). Good for you to be looking for someone who supports what you want. It's a great and safe way to go.
I'm located at Parkrose Chiropractic and Health Clinic at 11125 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland OR 97220. ###-###-####. I'm there only MWF in the mornings (I do births on the side and have a 5 and 1 yr old which are first priority). Would love to meet you!
Best Wishes, A.

I take my kids to Oregon Pediatrics its in the builiding across from providence hospital we see dr oller and she is great she will actually treat ear infections which alot of drs now adays arnt. She is very nice and the kids all love her and she gets the parents involved in the decision making and she really listens to your concerns and does a complete check to find out what is wrong. We love her and she always remembers all my kids even though there is so many of them. She is great and her nurse is really nice and great with the kids. If you are interested her number is ###-###-#### also they have a website www.oregonpediatrics.com
Welcome to Oregon I also live in se portland and the commute there isnt bad. I hope you find a good doctor I know how important a good doctor is we went through several before we found dr oller and we have been with her for about 2 years now. Good luck

hi R.!

we have an amazing family doctor. his name is dr. farley at west linn family health center. ###-###-####. he has built an amazing practice, my kids love going to the doctors office! check him out. i think he is only accepting pregnant or soon to be pregnant patients and their families.

good luck!

Hi R. and welcome to Portland! Where are you from?
I'm sorry, I can't help you with the doctor referrel but I hope you find one that you like.
:-)
D.
SAHM of 3