Accepting new patients

Desiree West, R.N., B.S.N., N.P-C., C.C.R.N., C.G.R.N.

Accepting new patients

  • Instructor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Gastroenterology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
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Multnomah Pavilion
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Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (90 Ratings, 35 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. Explained things well went over all the details was very helpful

  2. She was very nice and performed her duties well.

  3. She was great. Explained the procedure, answered our questions

  4. My rating was primarily based on limited interaction with Ms.West. This was my first and only contact with her. I felt that she communicated clearly and explained her thoughts on next steps.

  5. Very professional and understanding. Explained thoroughly.

  6. It went fine.

  7. She was very knowledgeable and helped me to understand my illness when a variety of limited options to consider.

  8. She is very knowledgeable and explains things in understandable terms.

  9. Very good doctors and nurses

  10. Clinician was respectful, friendly and informative. Was patient and invited my questions and concerns. She clarified information and procedures clearly.

  11. Very professional. Provided good information, listened well, answered all questions, appeared knowledgeable.

  12. She was very personable, and knowledgeable. She answered any questions we had and explained the treatment I will receive In terms I understood.

  13. She took a lot of time explaining things

  14. She was informative, thorough and very pleasant.

  15. She was very knowledgeable and explained things really well

  16. Very careing

  17. Great info.. Not rushed

  18. Very thorough . Not rushed at all

  19. She was very pleasant and easy to talk to

  20. Dr. West spent time to really listen to me and my concerns, and followed up with the treatment plan.

  21. Explained everything in detail and answered all my questions

  22. Very knowledgeable, great expertise. Well spoken answered all questions

  23. My first time and it was good

  24. I didn't realize the complexity of my problem until the clinician started explaining what was going on to me. She was very caring and understanding. I became a bit nervous about needing a procedure. She told me it would be easier to do the procedure sooner than later. It wasn't until I got home and read all the paperwork that I finally understood. For that reason, she had prepared the paperwork so I can just call in and let them know I am ready for the procedure. I had wanted to wait a year due to many other medial issues at the same time. Now I will schedule It earlier.

  25. Very efficient & caring people throughout.

  26. Desiree was very kind and thorough. I felt like she took the time that was needed to access my condition. She ordered bloodwork and planned on discussing my case with one of the gastroenterologists to determine a plan.I was hoping for a definitive diagnosis, but at least this is a start. Really hoping the way forward doesn't take as long as getting an appointment.

  27. We went over my list of medications and updated or corrected whatever was needed to accurately reflect my chart. We discussed the diet I need to start and the pills for my intestinal gas. It was a good appointment.

  28. Friendly and effientient.

  29. The clinician was very helpful. She explained in detail my case and reiterated the facts of my case moving forward

  30. She asked a LOT of questions and followed up on my answers. Very through. She explained when I didn't understand Some of the terminology.SHe was clear about what she would do next and when I could expect communications with My Chart. She sent an immediate email so I could enroll.I mark a 6 only because I live in Washington and really don't have any family near.