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Amy Leatherwood, N.P.

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  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Instructor of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Digestive Health

Clinical focus

  • Anal Cancer
  • Colorectal Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

Amy Leatherwood is a nurse practitioner and instructor in the department of surgery, colorectal division. She specializes in high-resolution anoscopy for detection and treatment of anal dysplasia in high-risk patients including HIV+, autoimmune disease, and organ transplant patients. Anal dysplasia can be a precursor to anal cancer, and she enjoys involving herself in preventative care, especially in underserved populations.

Amy completed her training in high-resolution anoscopy through the International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) and with the ANCRE center at University of California, San Francisco. ANCRE has been a founding center for the movement toward preventative care in anal cancer.

In addition to her involvement with the anal dysplasia surveillance program, Amy has a background and interest in cancer survivorship and patient outcomes, and has pioneered survivorship care programs, piloted a tool for patient assessment in survivorship care, and presented her findings at national oncology meetings.

Her other main interest includes translational research, in which clinical experience informs research goals and there is a relationship between the patient experience and the goals for quality improvement.  She feels that there is always room to learn and to teach, and to that end, is currently completing a Ph.D. degree as she becomes more involved in research. Her ultimate goal is to disseminate her findings into quality and evidence-based programs with proven benefits to quality of life for patients.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 1997, University of San Francisco
    • M.S.N., 2002, University of San Francisco

  • Certifications

    • Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), 2003
    • International Anal Neoplasia Society, High Resolution Anoscopy Certification, 2021

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society for Radiation Oncology
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG)
  • Western Nursing Institute
  • Relational Leadership Community Member (RLI)
  • Oncology Nursing Society, Mt. Hood Chapter
  • American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
  • International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS)
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (98 Ratings, 43 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 NRC patient surveys.

  1. My appointment started exactly on time. All of my questions were answered. The connection was brilliant. It was very easy, easy and efficient. The provider is exceptional, and I would recommend her to anybody.

  2. Amy is fantastic. Always care for my privacy and safety. She takes the time to explain everything she is about to do and while she is doing it. She is fantastic.

  3. Always professional, an excellent clinician.

  4. VERY PROFESSIONAL AND KEPT ME INFORMED AND AT EASE DURING PROCEDURE. EXCELLENT TECHNIQUE AS THERE WAS NO PAIN OR DISCOMFORT DURING PROCESS.

  5. Amy Leatherwood is so skilled and compassionate. In the past these procedures have been traumatic and distressing but Amy is so skilled and careful, and listens so well, that these procedures, while still not my favorite, are a welcome part of my preventative care. I can't say enough good things about my treatment at OHSU. If it were less expensive I'd go nowhere else.

  6. Have gone to her a few times. One of my favorite doctors, very personable

  7. Amy is great. She made me feel safe and comfortable

  8. She's always so caring!

  9. The physician was really wonderful! She was very informative and walked me through the entire process. I also felt like she had a legitimate concern for me and my health. It was so nice to feel so comfortable in such an awkward process. She is absolutely wonderful!

  10. Amy is personable and kind, and takes all the stress/embarrassment out of the subject matter (colorectal issues). I'm very glad to have her taking care of me.

  11. Really warm and caring person with very good and sincere eye contact.

  12. Very thorough and explains everythjng in detail in terms I can understand

  13. Amy from the moment I conversed with her. She has a demeanor of confort confidence and clarity as a clinician

  14. Amy Leatherwood is my ideal clinician as she brings both clinical expertise & skill, as well as a most cordial & warm bedside manner.

  15. Dr Leatherwood is easygoing and educational. She and her staff make an awkward uncomfortable situation as comfortable as it can be. She communicated with me throughout the procedure and checked in on me regularly. I appreciate Dr Leatherwood a great deal.

  16. Amy has a wonderful bedside manner; she takes the time to listen , answers any question I may have

  17. Exceptional are and took all the time I needed. I did not feel rushed

  18. Amy is amazing! She has taken such care with a sensitive health condition. She is concerned with me as a person, not just a number.

  19. Amy is professional and makes an uncomfortable situation more comfortable.

  20. I've seen Amy numerous times over several years and always found her to be attentive, knowledgeable, skilled, and kind.

  21. Amy and her team always makes me feel comfortable and safe.

  22. They offered to be masked. I told them it wasn't necessary but they got to put masks on. I was wearing a mask because I had recently come back from Canada.

  23. My Dr. Is amazing and very caring.

  24. She was kind and informative and thorough

  25. She's professional, listens very well and provides answers to any concerns.

  26. They are amazing, professional and empathetic

  27. Very clear communication. Answered questions in a concise manner. Was personable and friendly.

  28. Very thorough and pleasing to speak with.

  29. Amy explained what hemorrhoids are, their use, and what she would do for me. She explained the process as she performed it and check in with my well being the whole time.

  30. Friendly, clean area and well prepared.