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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 (190 Ratings, 117 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. I had been thru alot and am very appreciative for the care and compassion Dr. Ellen Petersen showed me

  2. I found her knowledge and personal care was greatly appreciated by me

  3. Excellent provider very engaged.

  4. I appreciate that although my issues were complex, Ellen and team were the were kind and thoughtful. I didn't feel uncomfortable. I feel like my limitations were respected. I felt like she wanted to help me.

  5. Very welcoming, thoughtful and I felt like she really listened to me and cared about my treatment.

  6. Ellen Peterson is outstanding, and I don't use that word lightly. I was more than impressed with her concern for my issues and experiences. I really appreciated her comment about the need for quality of life.

  7. Explains clearly in a friendly manner

  8. She listened attentively & cared about what I have been experiencing. She offered several options to make my condition better.

  9. Great appt. Very engaging. Treated very well. Needs met.

  10. The doctor and student was respectful and really helped me understand how to remedy my problems

  11. Ellen was professional, bright and informative. I would recommend her highly.

  12. Very welcoming, personable, & direct

  13. Ellen really listens and worked with me to form a plan.

  14. I liked it

  15. Ellen Peterson is amazing! She is so personable and professional knowledgeable and so easy to talk with.

  16. Everyone was helpful and caring and the doctor was amazing!

  17. Ellen Peterson, Nurse practioner is professional, warm, caring, up on the research and treatment approaches relevant to my condition. She individualizes/tailors the treatment to my needs. This requires active listening and careful consideration

  18. The Best Ever!!

  19. I am so impressed with Ellen Peterson. It has been a struggle for me to finally get to OHSU. She was professional, kind, and spoke clearly so I was able to understand. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her and for that matter, everyone I met.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

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

  23. Very thorough and easy to understand.

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

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

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

  27. 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!

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

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

  30. 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