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Ellen Petersen, FNP (she/her)

Not currently accepting patients

  • Family Nurse Practitioner

Specialty

  • Urogynecology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Large glass and brick building
Peter O. Kohler Pavilion
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About me

I’m Ellen Petersen, a family nurse practitioner with experience in urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and accidental bowel leakage. I provide non-surgical treatments for pelvic floor disorders, including counseling on behavioral changes, pelvic floor muscle strengthening, medications, tibial nerve stimulation, and pessaries.

I believe it’s important to talk with patients to identify their goals and work together to develop a treatment plan that suits them.

In my free time, I love spending time outdoors with my husband and two children. I also enjoy gardening, jogging, and trying out new recipes.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2004, Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing
    • M.N., 2015, Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing

Memberships and associations:

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 2015
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (188 Ratings, 106 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. She was very attentive. Explained things so I completely understood. She had many more suggestions than any of the other clinics I went to for help with incontinence.I'm already experiencing fairly good results. Not needing as many pads each day.

  2. I recommended my provider (Ellen Petersen) yesterday to a good friend. I told her about the knowledge and care of the Ms. Petersen. Ms. Petersen was thorough. She explained my condition(s) is an understandable way.

  3. Every step in the exam was explained clearly, as were the treatment options.

  4. She was very helpful and explained everything to me.

  5. Very thorough and easy to understand.

  6. I felt well taken care of sure of her abilities and a good outcome.

  7. She is personable and professional and listened to my concerns and gave useful information

  8. I was EXTREMELY impressed by Ellen Petersen. First and foremost, she came into the exam room after having already reviewed my chart and having familiarized herself with my patient history and the answers to the questionnaire I had filled out for the appointment. It is beyond frustrating how seldom this actually happens!! Further, throughout my visit, she proved herself to be competent, knowledgeable, and genuinely concerned and caring. Despite having to discuss some difficult and potentially embarrassing subjects, Ellen put me at ease and normalized the conversations. She took me, my concerns, and my thoughts about them seriously, and I left feeling "heard." I am so very grateful to have been assigned as her patient. She was WONDERFUL and I look forward to seeing her again!

  9. She really helped me understand my physical condition and gave me and new medication that will aid me with my chronic UTI's,.

  10. Excellent she was very considerate and explained things very well.

  11. She thoroughly explained my medical issue, found another issue I was unaware of and addressed it. She explained all the treatment options allowing for changes in tx plan in the future. She was great

  12. I was treated with great care and respect during my whole visit.

  13. The doctor and staff were phenomenal

  14. Very thorough exam and explanation while ensuring patient comfort.

  15. Excellent care, knowledge and care plan.

  16. Very Professional, sweet

  17. Went very well. Everyone was absolutely wonderful!

  18. She was great and thorough and understanding and knowledgeable

  19. She was very good, one of the very best I have seen. Very understanding and actually listened to me. Need more like her.

  20. She's kind, has a sense of humor, she's empathetic and she's kind.

  21. She listened and understands me. I appreciate her caring attitude and explained the choices I had.

  22. Ellen was incredible. One of the kindest most thorough physicians I've seen. I can't say enough good things. The PA student that accompanied was also extremely kind and professional. I'd trust either of these women with my care. 10/10!

  23. Very personable and thorough

  24. I have been chasing this health issue for ages with unsatisfactory guidance. It has felt as though I was trying to do everything myself. In this initial visit, Ellen gave me instruction and information that has opened a whole new way of thinking about this, plus I feel supported in the plan forward. Thank you, Ellen, for a great visit and renewed hope!

  25. Was very happy with the nurse practitioner that I seen.

  26. This was second visit with same care giver. She conveyed remembrance of first visit answered all my questions, offered relevant advice and listened carefully to what I had to say

  27. Ellen was amazing. Understood the problem. Had many options.

  28. Excellent

  29. The clinician I met with was extremely knowledgeable and patient and I appreciated that.

  30. Great clinician