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Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP-BC

Accepting new patients

  • Metabolic Bariatric Surgery and Obesity Medicine
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Bariatric Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Obesity (Family Medicine)
  • Weight Management

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

Aura is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP-BC), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), and Assistant Professor in the Division of Bariatric Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2014, following seven years as a critical care registered nurse at UCLA and Kaiser Permanente.

Since joining OHSU in 2014, Aura has developed extensive expertise in bariatric surgery, foregut surgery, and medical weight management. After seven years providing both inpatient and outpatient surgical care, she transitioned her focus to comprehensive obesity medicine and long-term weight management. Her clinical approach emphasizes individualized, evidence-based treatment and recognizes obesity as a complex, chronic disease.

Beyond her clinical practice, Aura is passionate about advancing obesity care through clinical innovation, program development, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has contributed to the development and growth of OHSU's nationally accredited Medical Weight Management program. She is actively involved in national leadership and professional education through the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), serving on national committees and presenting at national and international conferences, including those hosted by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO).

At the heart of her work is a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. She is particularly passionate about reducing weight bias, improving access to effective obesity treatments, and empowering patients with the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about their health and long-term well-being.

Outside of work, Aura enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, visiting museums, attending concerts, reading, and spending time with her husband, son and beloved dog. 

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S.N., 2008, University of San Francisco
    • M.S.N., 2014, University of California Los Angeles

  • Certifications

    • AG-ACNP
    • CCRN
    • ACLS
    • BLS

Memberships and associations:

  • ASMBS
  • AANP
  • OMA
  • OAC
  • TOS
  • IFSO
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (132 Ratings, 57 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. She consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism, addresses all inquiries comprehensively, exhibits meticulous attention to detail, and maintains an approachable demeanor, fostering an environment conducive to open communication.

  2. Aura has always been very thorough. She listens and answers my questions and has great suggestions.

  3. Very well received and enjoyed the visit.

  4. She listens, she hears what I say and then works with me and my needs! Super nice and easy to talk to! I appreciate being able to work with this doctor.

  5. Very reassuring

  6. I sincerely appreciate Aura's expertise and the fact that she's well prepared for our visits. She understands where I am in life and she answers my questions thoroughly and completely and with understanding. I am very lucky to have her as a part of my OHSU care team.

  7. Very well understood

  8. Cool visit.

  9. Nice

  10. Knowledgeable, organized, helpful.

  11. Caring and very helpful

  12. She's wonderful

  13. She listens and is wonderful

  14. She seems nice. This was the first time I had seen her in person. This appointment was so long ago I don't really remember it.

  15. I tottally enjoy my visit with her. I trust her and have had excellent results.

  16. Aura is always friendly and knowledgeable, very helpful.

  17. Great

  18. I felt like my concerns were addressed with compassion and care.

  19. Aura is a wonderful, kind, smart, caring person to talk to and I trust her to have my best interest at heart. I feel safe and well cared for with her. OHSU is the place I recommend to all my friends and family for their care.

  20. One of the best I ever worked with

  21. She was on time, answered to all my questions, patient and compassionate and also very knowledgeable

  22. Aura is great. Always listens and always has an answer

  23. I like that my questions always get answered in a timely manner

  24. She listens and then replies

  25. It was great. She's attentive and professional.

  26. Felt supported. Was able to make an acceptable plan together

  27. Aura is great! Down to earth, friendly and not intimidating

  28. Everything was fine and felt like they really care about my health

  29. Aura is great! She makes me feel heard, seen and validates my feelings. She is the best!

  30. My clinician really listened to me and had really taken the time to look through my chart before the visit.