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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 (105 Ratings, 51 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 Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Ella Clark-Nicholson always has a kind confidence. I trust her completely with my healthcare.

  2. Ella explains everything, answers all questions and is a fantastic listener. She addressed all of my concerns with no judgment and offered choices and her educated advice. Ella is also looping in my lymphoma doctor on my decision to ensure complete communication. Ella is a compassionate, skilled and knowledgeable practitioner. Thank you, Ella!

  3. Great and always helps me.

  4. Ella has always been the very best. I am thankful to have been her patient for many years. She makes me feel like I am her only patient.

  5. Professional, detailed, personal

  6. Ella and the team is absolutely the best. I feel so lucky to actually have an incredible PCP.

  7. Each time that I have been her patient has left me feeling well listened to and well cared for. She has been supportive in al situations

  8. Very personable and comes into appointment prepared, after having reviewed the notes and my medical record, gave plenty of opportunities to bring up any concerns I had not already expressed.

  9. Excellent

  10. Ella is such an amazing, wonderful & caring doctor. She always takes the time to make sure I get to go over any/all health problems during my appointments even if it takes longer than our scheduled appointment. Ella is so knowledgeable about any health issues I need to discuss with her & she makes sure to put in any referrals I need right away. Ella is one of the best doctors I have ever had. Ella goes above & beyond to make sure I get the care I need & she takes the time to really listen!!

  11. I have been seeing Ella Clark-Nicholson for years. She is an EXCELLENT provider, and I feel seen, heard and cared for by her. Thank you Ella for always being so wonderful.

  12. I remain pleased with Ella. Period.

  13. Ella is simply the best. I have been seeing her for over a decade and I am consistently impressed with her knowledge, professionalism, and compassion. She takes time to really listen and works with me to make a thorough plan for how to address whatever issue I bring up. The breadth of her knowledge is impressive, but on the few occasions something is outside her scope she will reach out to other providers to consult and gets back to me quickly. I am really grateful to work with her and I hope to be her patient for several more decades.

  14. Ella is always there to provide answers and shows care and compassion. She makes sure to always answer all questions and get any help or devices that could assist and provide a safer environment at home.

  15. Excellent clinician. She has been my PA for many years.

  16. Excellent and thorough care and explanation from nurse, resident and Dr Nicholson. They coordinated very well

  17. Ella, is absolutely amazing. She takes the time to address why I'm there, she truly listens, she is kind, does everything she can to help me when I have a problem.

  18. Ella Clark-Nicholson is the best clinician I have seen at OHSU.

  19. Honestly, this appointment was the most actually helpful one I've had in a long time. I felt like the staff and my doc were genuine and knowledgeable, and my doc took immediate, real steps to help with my concerns.

  20. Always been positive

  21. She listens to me. There is a discussion about options; not just telling me what she wants to do/prescribe. I have input.

  22. Dr. Fett remembered me, which is a feat in and of itself with all the patients she sees, took her time explaining what she was doing and when I would know about next steps. She was clear, kind and inspired trust.

  23. Wonderful and attentive as always.

  24. Continually impressed by Ella Clark Nicholsen's knowledge and tone. She took our concerns very seriously and acted immediately. We are grateful to have found her.

  25. She's amazing and thorough. I always feel listened to and supported.

  26. Awsome

  27. Ella Clark-Nicholson is an incredible PA betters than most drs that I've had. She is thorough and her follow-through is excellent.

  28. Ella is thoughtful, considerate, and makes sure you clearly understand the plan and the rationale behind the plan. She is a great provider! I highly recommend her.

  29. I make my insurance decisions to ensure I can maintain having Ella as my primary care provider. She is caring, thorough, highly knowledgeable and skilled, responsive to questions and discomfort/pain and an excellent listener.

  30. Already multiple referrals for Ella