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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 (195 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 Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. Respectful, compassionate

  2. It was a pleasure to meet Ellen and the other staff there. Ellen asked me some questions about my past that were important. She also verified that she is not a Gynecologist. That what she does is outside of that scope, but she would be happy to relay any message to my gynecologist or my doctor. I'm ok.

  3. Knowledgeable Easy to communicate and spend Necessary time with patient

  4. I still feel like I'm not being heard.

  5. Ms. Peterson goes above and beyond in her approach, instructions and follow up.

  6. Open, knowledgeable. I always recommend this clinic!

  7. Very respectful and very friendly! The appointment left me feeling grateful and optimistic about my situation!

  8. Excellent

  9. She was kind, respectful and professional.

  10. Easy, a lot better than traveling, not as stressful.

  11. I had been thru alot and am very appreciative for the care and compassion Dr. Ellen Petersen showed me

  12. Excellent provider very engaged.

  13. 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.

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

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

  16. 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.

  17. Explains clearly in a friendly manner

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

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

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

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

  22. Very welcoming, personable, & direct

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

  24. I liked it

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

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

  27. 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

  28. The Best Ever!!

  29. 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.

  30. 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.