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Chaim Vanek, M.D.

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  • Associate Professor of Medicine
  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Endocrinology and diabetes

Clinical focus

  • Adrenal Gland Nodules
  • Hyperparathyroidism and Hypercalcemic Disorders
  • Metabolic Bone Diseases
  • Osteoporosis
  • Thyroid Disorders and Dysfunction
  • Endocrinology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Physicians Pavilion brick building with greenery surrounding it.
Physicians Pavilion
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About me

For more information on the OHSU transgender health care program please see our website: https://www.ohsu.edu/transgender-health

 

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 1995, University of California, Los Angeles
    • M.D., 1999, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine

  • Internship

    • Internal Medicine, University of Maryland Hospital / Baltimore VA Medical Center, 2000

  • Residency

    • Internal medicine, University of Maryland Hospital / Baltimore VA Medical Center, 2002

  • Fellowship

    • Endocrinology, Oregon Health & Science University, 2006

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine; Endocrinology and Internal Medicine

Memberships and associations:

  • The Endocrine Society
  • American Society of Bone and Mineral Research
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (261 Ratings, 112 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. He was very attentive and efficient.

  2. I appreciated that Dr Vanek was receptive to hearing my concerns. He is personable, professional, and did a thorough exam.

  3. He's very thorough and listened to my needs. Ran appropriate test that other clinicians haven't looked into yet. I felt heard for the first time in the 4 years of dealing with this

  4. Very professional and helpful

  5. I never dealt with a nurse, only Dr. Vanek. He was professional, extremely thorough, answered questions and left me feeling I had been well cared for

  6. I've just met Dr. Vanek but I have no reason to think I wouldn't recommend him.

  7. Dr Vanek is professional and proactive with my care and communicates well thru my chart.

  8. Dr. Vanek was amazing

  9. Clear, through, pleasant

  10. Excellent

  11. Dr. Vanek immediately made me feel at ease. He's so knowledgeable and caring and I left the appointment feeling supported. I appreciate having the doctor greet me and take my vitals Instead If a nurse. His follow-up communication on labs was exceptionally quick.

  12. Excellent

  13. I have worked with Dr Vanek since Dec 2018

  14. Very effective, but not everyone I know would like his very focused linear demeanour.

  15. He's always personable and answers questions in a timely fashion.

  16. He is the best

  17. Dr. Vanek greeted me from reception. He explains things well and answers my questions.

  18. Excellent

  19. Very personablevery professionalgives immediate feed-back as soon as available to him.

  20. Wonderful p

  21. He is knowledgeable. And he has an interesting way to cope with the day to day. He consults Obe won canobe from Star Wars

  22. Dr. Vanek knew that the medication I had been taking for my condition was the wrong one.

  23. He made an accurate diagnosis re my parathyroid gland which resulted in an effective treatment

  24. Very thorough. Does not make you feel rushed so you are reluctant to ask questions.

  25. Was great and right to the point

  26. He was very thorough. He listened to my concerns and addressed all of my questions. I felt like he did not rush and considered my thoughts about my health care plan.

  27. He is clear and to the point.

  28. Dr. Vanik is highly professional and listens to all concerns.

  29. Very efficient but on point. No small talk. Asked and answered questions in a clear and concise manner. I felt he had a strong hold on conversation.

  30. Have been seeing Dr. Vanek for maybe 10 years now, and although the first few years before COVID I saw him in his office, during lockdown we went to televisits, and now due to my living 3 hrs away and advanced age, I love having the convenience of televisits as it keeps me going right on track with my meds and my needs being addressed by the doctor who I trust.