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David German, M.D., M.P.H.

Accepting new patients

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cardiology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. German is a cardiologist who sees people with a wide variety of heart conditions, including pericarditis, coronary artery disease, coronary microvascular disease, heart valve disease, and heart rhythm problems. He also treats athletes and other highly active people who have heart disease, and has expertise in non-invasive heart imaging, including echocardiography, CT scans, and nuclear scans.

Dr. German received his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree in public health, and MD from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He then came to Oregon to complete his training in internal medicine and cardiology."

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2008, Tulane University
    • B.A., 2008, Tulane University
    • M.D., 2013, Tulane University School of Medicine
    • M.P.H., 2013, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, 2016

  • Fellowship

    • Cardiovascular Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, 2019

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, 2016
    • American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease, 2019
    • Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, 2019
    • National Board of Echocardiography, 2020
    • Certification Board of Cardiac Computed Tomography, 2020

Memberships and associations:

  • American College of Physicians
  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Society of Echocardiography
  • Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (132 Ratings, 54 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. It was a first visit so I just met him - however, both he and his resident took time to talk with me and understand my concerns. I appreciated the extra time they took in this busy practice

  2. Dr Germans spent time digging into the complexities of my condition. So appreciative

  3. Dr. German is extremely thorough, friendly and patient focused. He was detailed in explaining current course of disease, past imaging and tests as well as upcoming monitoring, procedures and prognosis

  4. Dr. German is an excellent physician. He is very thorough, and patiently listened to all of my questions, and gave me very helpful medical recommendations.

  5. Dr. German spent time with me, and answered all the questions and concerns I had. I think Dr. German is a very good doctor.

  6. He was very kind and caring. He explained everything very well.

  7. Knowledgeable, versed on my history, respectful of my needs and concerns. Offered to provide the additional information I needed to better understand the value and risks of the modification in drug treatment recommended.

  8. He spend a lot of time with me, discussing and explaining things.

  9. Dr German was engaged and thoughtful, listened to all my info and questions, and involved me in decisions about my care and medications.

  10. I felt heard

  11. Doctor German took the time to explain concerns and remedies along with listening to my input. This is very helpful to me.

  12. Professional and friendly

  13. Knowledgeable, good communicator, explained things well

  14. Dr German is an exceptional doctor and I could not recommend him more highly. He actively listens to patient concerns and his clinical expertise is evident by the questions he asks and the up-to-date recommendations he gives. He has a professional and yet reassuring manner which puts me at ease immediately. I could not be happier with Dr German and am so glad to have him as my cardiologist at OHSU. Thank you.

  15. Dr German was very knowledgeable, friendly and communicated well, as one would expect from a professional. I recommend him whole hartedly.

  16. Dr. German is a very thoughtful compassionate doctor. He took time to listen to me, snd thought about ways to solve the issues.

  17. Attentive, professional and friendly

  18. Nurse and Dr were very concerned about my well-being and solicited any questions I my have. The Dr deep concern about my health issues and took direct action to address them.

  19. Easy going but professional, which made it easy to establish a rapport quickly and discuss my health issues, medications, and treatment plan.

  20. The Doctor is straight to the point and very easy to understand. I appreciate that.

  21. First time visit - very happy the way I was treated. Very knowledgable Dr - easy to understand

  22. Dr German was professional, knowledgeable and approachable

  23. Personable, competent, friendly

  24. Every one treated us in professional way. Was very satisfied.

  25. Didn't even know what I was coming for?

  26. Great. Dr German's resident spent time with me and explained how blood was getting to my heart at both top and bottom quadrants

  27. Excellent

  28. Once we got there the doctor (Dr. German) and his staff were awesome!

  29. Dr. German explained my questions well and thoroughly. Although, it didn't seem like he reviewed my chart very well regarding the progress on my health as I have been following the advice from my previous doctor and have lost quite a bit of weight, switched to a whole food plant based diet and lowered my cholesterol. It seemed he wasn't aware as he told me to do those things as if I wasn't already.

  30. I like Dr. German. He doesn't make me feel rushed through. He takes his time and seems to care.