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Alyssa Vahala Wright, PA-C (she/her)

Not currently accepting patients

  • Physician Associate
  • Instructor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Family Medicine

Clinical focus

  • Primary Care (Family Medicine)

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Scappoose Family Health Center

About me

I’m Alyssa Wright, a physician associate specializing in treating sprains, strains, respiratory symptoms and GI/GU symptoms.

For over ten years, I’ve enjoyed meeting the same-day medical needs of my community. I’ve worked in various acute care settings, including the emergency department, free-standing urgent care, and mobile urgent care. It’s been incredibly rewarding to address my patients’ acute concerns as they arise.

I practice evidence-based medicine with a patient-centered focus. I believe in shared decision-making, working closely with my patients to assess their concerns and develop treatment plans that align with both medical evidence and their preferences.

Originally from the Midwest, I spent most of my formative years in Indiana, where I met my husband, Zach, during undergraduate school. After graduating as a PA, I spent time in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, enjoying activities like mountain biking, bluegrass concerts, and exploring breweries in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We later moved to Oregon and have loved exploring the diverse terrains of the Pacific Northwest, especially our day trips to the Coast, the Gorge, or Willamette Valley wineries.

I’m a mother to one daughter and two shorthaired pointers. They keep me busy but bring lots of laughs and good times. We all love the outdoors and staying physically active, whether camping in our RV, paddle boarding, hiking to waterfalls, or biking. In the winter, we enjoy cross-country skiing with our 2-year-old in tow. I recently completed my first triathlon and have set goals to do more!

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2012, Butler University
    • M.S., 2013, Butler University
  • Certifications

    • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2013

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Physician Associates
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.6 out of 5 (57 Ratings, 5 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Was very informative, understood the reason for my visit, researched my issue and gave me pertinent information.

  2. The clinician was great. She was attentive and listened and ordered the appropriate tests.

  3. She was amazing

  4. While this clinician was very nice and seemingly thorough, I realized later that there were mistakes in the visit notes. Odd since she recorded my exam. Also, she was unsure about what meds to prescribe. After consulting a flow chart, changed her decision. I guess mostly my fault, but that medication cost me over $200! Per the pharmacist, something similar would probably work and be more reasonable. I should have questioned the clinician but not feeling well, I just went with it.

  5. We got in super quickly, and the doctor came back immediately. She was great. She explained everything to my child and was very helpful