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Ella Clark-Nicholson, PA-C

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  • Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Family Medicine

Clinical focus

  • LGBTQ+ Care
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Women's Health

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Gabriel Park Family Health Center
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About me

Ella Clark-Nicholson feels very fortunate to partner with her patients to help them achieve their best health. She considers it a true privilege to get to know her patients and their families with the aim of reaching their health goals.

Ella has a passion for family medicine; she loves the variety in providing health care across all age groups and is particularly interested in women’s health, pediatrics and sports medicine. At the clinic, she enjoys a team-based approach, with everyone working together to create a medical home for their patients.

Ella grew up in Alsea, Oregon. Outside of work, she likes spending time with her husband and two kids, and they enjoy pursing outdoor activities as a family. In the summer, she is most often found on a family bicycle ride or gardening at home. In the winter, she loves skiing on Mt. Hood. In recent years, she has been training and completing triathlons.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • PA-C, 2006, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Certifications

    • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2006

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (128 Ratings, 65 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. Very detail-oriented. Great communicator.High IQ and EQ

  2. She was very prepared with answers.

  3. Always has time to spend with patient. Extremely thorough. Catches things others don't.

  4. Ella is THE BEST! As someone who has white coat anxiety, I've never felt so seen, heard and supported by a clinician. She is incredibly knowledgable and exemplifies shared decision making amongst a provider and patient while also ensuring her patients have the information they need to make educated choices for their own health.

  5. She was fantastic

  6. Ella is one of the nicest/best doctors I have ever had!! She goes above & beyond to make me feel comfortable & heard. Ella makes sure she explains my health issues to me & she makes sure I am able to talk to her about everything on my list. If you choose Ella for your doctor you will not be disappointed.

  7. Always has my best interest and needs taken care of

  8. Very thorough, thoughtful and professional

  9. Ella and the student working with her were both very nice and helpful. I came in to have a bee sting assessed for infection which seemed pretty obvious since the other sting looked normal while the one in question was increasingly red and sore. She didn't think it was infected but gave me a prescription of antibiotics in case it got worse. It did get worse so by the next day I got the prescription and it has resolved. Fortunately all ended well.

  10. Excellent

  11. Caring, competent

  12. Ella was absolutly wonderful. She answered all my questions and explained everything very well.

  13. Ella is fantastic. She is knowledgeable, kind, responsive, and thorough. She listens carefully and creates a thoughtful plan for moving forward.

  14. I Love her, very personable, compassionate, empathetic with great listening skills. I feel heard and validated with whatever concerns I bring up.

  15. Ella is so thorough, listened, addressed all issues, makes you feel very comfortable and explained the next step moving forward

  16. Excellent care

  17. Excellent. I feel that she clearly understands my concerns and is working with me to provide the care that I not only need, but want.

  18. Prepared, attention to conversation, friendly, knowledgeable

  19. I felt a little dismissed by them and felt a little scrutiny but they did help over all

  20. Ella helped me as usual. I am going through a rough stretch and she offered care and support. She also helped with medical symptoms.

  21. Very thorough and kind

  22. Dr. Clark-Nicholson is one of the most thorough, professional and caring doctors there is. She always asks the questions and covers the issues that are important. She is efficient, but never hurried. She orders tests that are appropriate, and put one's mind to rest. All around, one of the best!

  23. Ella has changed my life, possibly saved it. She is an extraordinary medical professional.

  24. Trustworthy- informed- listens- obvious care

  25. My relationship with Ella has grown over the years. Since I am mostly healthy, I don' t see her but once a year.

  26. This clinician was kind, knowledgeable & thoughtful in her manner & presentation

  27. Ella Clark-Nicholson is always excellent. She listens.

  28. Ella Clark-Nicholson is always very professional and informative. I appreciate that she doesn't treat me like an "old woman" even thought I am.

  29. She was both caring and professional and made me feel like it mattered that I was suffering. The short time that I spent with her completely unwound a week of extreme anxiety. I couldn't be more grateful.

  30. Ella Clark-Nicholson, PA (APP) is the best provider I have ever had. She is always kind, caring, thorough, and patient. She also comes across to me as a trauma informed clinician, which is very important. I credit her with having saved my life when I first saw her as she connected me with my psychiatrist of 10 years.