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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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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (184 Ratings, 112 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. She's kind, has a sense of humor, she's empathetic and she's kind.

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

  3. 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!

  4. Very personable and thorough

  5. 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!

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

  7. 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

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

  9. Excellent

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

  11. Great clinician

  12. I have never felt more comfortable and valued as a patient.

  13. Very informative regarding by situation

  14. She was kind and professional

  15. She was super informative and friendly. I felt extremely comfortable with her. I definitely would recommend her to both my daughters. My one daughter's was actually with me.And she actually really liked her also. She was patient answered all my questions.

  16. Feels like I'm talking to a girlfriend about my bladder issues rather than a stuffy provider. Thank you so much, it means the world to me to hear things like "if I had been given the same options as you, here's what I would do" and it's coming from a woman so it just makes it that much more relevant. Can't thank you enough

  17. She is super sweet and made me feel heard.

  18. Ellen was thorough, a good listener

  19. Very nice as I was late and everyone was very kind and I was still seenAll were very professional and kind

  20. Ellen was caring & thorough. She made me feel extremely comfortable with talking through the concerns I had.

  21. Dr. Peterson is the best , actually everyone there is amazing !!

  22. Very personable, She listened to me and how I felt. We came up with a plan together.

  23. She was good, medically, very communicative during the exam.

  24. 90 mins of interview, testing, examine, patient education..careful history taken, and then dx and list of well trained PT to refer me to. Impressive!!!!

  25. Friendly and cheery in addition to competently provide for my care.

  26. She was very informative and caring. She went thru previous events with me and came up with a plan.

  27. Very well

  28. The best Medical Care I have ever had!

  29. She is knowledgeable and considerate. The protocol she recommended is working perfectly. I am confident in her. She listens well and she is interested in my experience with her recommended protocol.

  30. I have never had a problem or bad experience with any of my appointments.