Accepting new patients

Ellen Petersen, FNP (she/her)

Accepting new 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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  2. Ask what you will pay. Your insurance company can tell you what your costs are likely to be.

If you schedule an appointment and your health insurance does not include OHSU Health, you may have to pay more than if you go to a provider in your insurance network. 

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (176 Ratings, 102 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. Muy bien

  2. Siempre que he tenido el gusto de ir a ese lugar he sido atendida super bien gracias

  3. Very nice. Seemed to be very knowledgeable.

  4. Kind, listened to my issues, clear answers, reassuring,

  5. This was the best experience I have ever had at a medical office.

  6. The nurse practitioner was amazing! She listened to me, did a gentle, but detailed check up and explained with photos what was happening. She was positive and respectful.

  7. Ellen is so approachable/relatable. I felt very comfortable to discuss awkward personal physical health matters honestly and completely.

  8. Kind professional and explained things very well

  9. Professional, listened to my concerns , information provided was thorough. She took time to ensure I understood what she was saying and that i had my questions answered

  10. Kind, knowledgeable, compassionate, respectful, I can't say enough good about her

  11. I was pleasantly surprised how kind and empathetic she was. She gave me plenty of time to explain my concerns and thoughts. Most importantly she validated my symptoms and told me that she believed me and it wasn't just all in my head. I felt like she had my best interest in heart, was willing to listen and learn, and treated me with compassion.

  12. Dr. Ellen is personable and extremely knowledgeable

  13. Very personable professional and easy to talk to. She also listened to my concerns and answered my questions

  14. Friendly, knowledgeable, I look forward to seeing Ellen, very helpful.

  15. Everyone was very friendly and kind I felt very comfortable with everyone especially she is a very caring and kind doctor

  16. Skilled, kind, good listener, practical problem-solver

  17. Great listener - picked up on my emotional state as well as my physical reason for being there. Very compassionate and informative about next steps. She was concerned about prescription coverage on my insurance; she prescribed a less costly drug

  18. One of the best ever!

  19. She took her time to explain everything with me.

  20. Everything was very good except for the long wait.

  21. Ellen was very kind and attentive and she shared information that was new to me and helpful

  22. Excellent listener as well as excellent communicator. I felt very supported. She was extremely focused, and she was highly knowledgeable regarding all of my issues.

  23. They listen carefully, include me in all relevant information. Wonderful compassion, feedback, and suggestions. Really cares about patients and outcomes. Wish every doctor had their great "bedside manner". My best experience ever in resolving an ongoing medical problem.

  24. Very personable and explained my issues very well.

  25. Excellent doctor

  26. Superb on all counts

  27. The Doctor was very informative during my exam. I was told everything that was going to happen before It happened. I was offered a chaperone. The assistant did seem as If they did not want to be In the room and that made me uncomfortable. They were still very accommodating.

  28. Very good experience just took for ever to get help

  29. She is VERY knowledgeable and explains issues with perfect clarity. Impressive

  30. Very warm and carrying experience. I Have no complaints!