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Elisa Boden, M.D. (she/her)

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  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Gastroenterology

Clinical focus

  • Crohn's Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Locations and contact

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

Dr. Elisa Boden is a gastroenterologist with fellowship training in inflammatory bowel disease.  She specializes in the care of complex patients Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis including integrated medical and surgical care, fistulizing and structuring disease, health in pregnancy, and management of dysplasia.

Dr. Boden’s research focuses on understanding the effects of health coaching interventions on the health and quality of life of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. 

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2003, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 2006

  • Fellowship

    • Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 2009
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, 2011

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Gastroenterology, 2009

Memberships and associations:

  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Professional Member
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (50 Ratings, 19 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. Professional, yet compassionate

  2. I trust the care I will receive with Dr. Boden

  3. I have to have an annual colonoscopy and know that I'm in capable, experienced hands!

  4. I think Dr. Boden is an outstanding Gastroenterologist. She is a good listener and a very pleasant clinician. As far as competence, she is top notch

  5. I had a very positive experience. My expectations were far exceeded. The Clinician was very informative, professional and approachable. I felt that I was part of the team and able to participate in my care.

  6. Dr. Boden is thorough and detail oriented, which I really appreciated.

  7. Dr did a great job and very explananative .

  8. I was very satisfied

  9. Very professional but personal. I love Bodens team.

  10. Excellent. Addressed my concerns. Felt very comfortable in her hands.

  11. Everyone was kind and attentive.

  12. Very well, educated, considerate experts

  13. Dr Boden was attentive and kind and really listened to me when I became overly concerned before I heard the results of the procedure. She's an amazing clinician.

  14. Excellent of Coarse!!

  15. Answered questions in a thoughtful and concise manner.

  16. The entire office was wonderful.

  17. Was personable and caring. Yet professional.

  18. Dr. Boden and staff always go the extra steps to ensure patients comfort.

  19. Dr. Boden is wonderful. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat.She always listens to me and hears what I am saying. I always feel she is on top of things, including health issues outside of GI.She's a wonderful clinician.