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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

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 (281 Ratings, 145 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. Easy to talk with, explained all the test and procedures well and with language I was able to understand. Took time with me to listen and was able to hear my concerns without judgment

  2. Always get update on blood work and what if anything needs to be followed up on.

  3. Dr. Vanek does all care himself & communicates by My Chart-this is wonderful, nothing gets lost in the communication & no wait. He is very professional, kind & knowledgeable. I have already referred a friend to him.

  4. Dr. Vanek was extremely thorough and knowledgeable. He explained everything in a clear and concise manner . I would highly recommend him as a practitioner.

  5. He spent time listening to me and was very helpful and knowledgeable.

  6. Was very thorough and methodical. Did a deep review, gave me theories, and a clear plan moving forward.

  7. Dr Vanek is the best, professional, competent

  8. He cried tears of joy with me at a second chance of a life with fewer limitations and bypassing risk of death or paralysis. Such a beautiful gift to give another human being.Gives me hope for our species as a whole.

  9. Dr. Vanek provides all care on his own without the assistance of an MA or an RN. He always has a medical student with him, which (as a former OHSU attending) I appreciate

  10. They were very friendly and prompt.

  11. Dr Vanek is fantastic. I felt like he really listened to my concerns and understood them. He didn't seem rushed or brush anything off. To me that showed real care for my health.

  12. I have been seeing Dr. Vanek for several years. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to see him in person this year but was happy to learn that I could book my appointment with him a year in advance.

  13. Though it is hard to get an appt he is very quick to answer questions through my chart. In fact, he is quite out of the ordinary in this regard.

  14. Thorough and thoughtful care

  15. Dr. Vanek is superb!

  16. I trust him and always find him easy to work with.

  17. Dr. Vanek is thorough, personable, knowledgeable and quite responsive via MyChart.

  18. Excellent experience. Would have liked to discuss/understand blood tests better as these were not complete until after the visit. But very appreciative of attention to detail and needs.

  19. Dr. Vanek has been my position for years. 100% satisfied. He's extremely prompt at getting back to me when I contact him on my chart, and out of all my physicians that I've had over the years he is the only one who I feel like I have a good working relationship with Because he knows and recognizes me. I often go to a position who I feel has no context or idea of who I am so the personal connection is not there about the time.

  20. Dr. Vanek is always very well informed about my health status and always responds very quickly to any questions or concerns I have.

  21. Good, informed concerning my diagnosis

  22. Dr. Vanek has been my physican for 19 years! He is the best. He is always willing in help me!

  23. I have been seeing him for 10 years and is as professional now as he was then. He will answer your messages in an extremely timely manner. He is a great provider and person

  24. Dr. Vanek is very kind and direct.

  25. He's amazing and an integral part of my team

  26. I'm absolutely pleased! My Dr found something in my bloodwork and I was able to finally get answers on my condition that I have been struggling with. Finally getting a diagnosis was huge for me that finding out what it was, I could take a deep breathe and know it can be addressed.

  27. I have found Dr.Vanek to be very responsive, clear and thorough in his instructions, as well as thoughtful and kiind. He did not have a nurse or assistant with him on the day I saw hin. He came out to the waiting room to escort me back. He also weighed and measured me before entering his room.

  28. Explained everything I needed to know

  29. Thoroughly explained treatment options so I could make an informed decision. Responded quickly to lab results so I could schedule infusion the next day.

  30. He is an excellent practitioner in his field. He is extremely busy and typically booked many months in advance. Allotted visit duration is very restricted making it difficult and stressful to go over everything adequately, considering the complexity of my case.