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Emily Waterman, M.D., M.P.H. (she/her/hers)

Not currently accepting patients

  • Associate Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Family Medicine

Clinical focus

  • Lifestyle Medicine
  • Reproductive Health
  • Gender Affirming Care
  • Maternity / Obstetrics
  • Geriatrics (Family Medicine)
  • Pregnancy Care

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Emily Waterman loves working with patients to promote health and healthy behaviors. Her specialty, family medicine, lets her incorporate her diverse interests — including reproductive health and family planning, lifestyle medicine, gender-affirming care, and geriatrics — into her work as a primary care doctor.

Dr. Waterman is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Dr. Waterman's interests in medicine and public health developed during a summer she spent teaching English and sex education in a Nicaraguan high school. Her students' different ideas about reproductive health prompted her to learn about the cultural and social context underlying health behaviors. She went on to earn both a medical degree and a master of public health degree. In 2020 she became certified as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician through the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

Before that, she also studied in Quito, Ecuador, and learned and taught salsa dancing.

Outside of work, Dr. Waterman loves spending time with her family, doing yoga, growing food in her garden, and trying new plant-based recipes.

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.P.H., 2007, Boston University
    • M.D., 2012, OHSU

  • Residency

    • OHSU
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (93 Ratings, 41 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 validated my needs for alprazolam which I feel I deserve due to my clear responsible use of it in the past. Probably will not be taking though because I also found out I was pregnant at this visit.

  2. Wonderful bedside manner. Never felt rush-creates a collaborative environment

  3. Everyone is always helpful, friendly and able to address all issues I may be having.

  4. Dr. Waterman is an exemplary physician. I am so grateful to be able to receive care from her.

  5. She is just the best.

  6. She's got a good manner, and seems very knowledgable. I like her and would happily go to Dr Waterman again with very high confidence

  7. Very friendly and professional

  8. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Waterman as my primary.

  9. Dr Waterman is the best provider I have ever had !

  10. Dr. Waterman is always professional and takes time to address my concerns

  11. They were very professional and friendly.

  12. Outstanding. Understanding. Supportive. Goes the extra mile

  13. I've never had any trouble with my experiences with clinicians or nurses always kind Courteous

  14. Dr. Waterman is friendly, helpful, competent.

  15. Highly qualified professionals

  16. Great experience and extremely through

  17. Dr. Waterman is excellent - personable, professional, friendly, caring, and very engaging. One of the best doctors I have had in my life.

  18. Dr Waterman is the best!

  19. Dr Waterman is the best! She's approachable and friendly but very knowledgeable. She meets me where I am and focuses on my concerns and needs.

  20. Dr. Waterman has always been very thorough. She addresses all of my concerns and questions.

  21. Dr waterman is superb in knowledge and professionalism

  22. Dr. Waterman always takes the time to understand and respond to my questions and concerns. She is so respectful and has such a bright demeanor. I feel lucky with her as my primary.

  23. I very much like seeing Dr Waterman. She is kind and knowledgeable and generally upbeat. She has helped me through many concerns. I enjoyed her medical student assistant as well.

  24. By far the best primary care physician I've ever had. Listens well, has perfect follow through with what she says she is going to do, has earned an enormous amount of trust over the years.

  25. I appreciate how well procedures are explained, including the reasoning for when tests are due as I age and what results could mean.

  26. She is amazing , fantastic clinician and excellent in engaging patient and family !

  27. Dr Waterman took the most time and care to explain a procedure I have had twice before. She offered pain control options (something I have NEVER been offered previously), and checked in with me frequently. She is a treasure.

  28. Dr. Waterman has been my PCP for years and I feel absolutely blessed to have her. She is thorough, up on recent standards of care and is so very kind and personable. She's the total package!

  29. Dr. Waterman is very thorough and is always sure to make time for me to ask questions and discuss options.

  30. Dr Waterman is always very thorough. She answers my questions well. She has always met and exceeded my expectations.