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Eric C. Stecker, M.D., M.P.H.

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cardiology

Clinical focus

  • Arrhythmia / Electrophysiology

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. Stecker's clinical care focuses on improving symptoms through ablation of arrhythmias, managing slow heart rhythms through implantation of pacemakers, managing heart failure and risk of sudden cardiac death through implantation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and reducing stroke risk through appropriate anticoagulation of atrial fibrillation. While his clinic is not a dedicated smoking cessation center, all patients who smoke are directed toward resources to support an attempt to quit since this is often the single most important intervention for improving health and preventing death.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1994, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine

  • Residency

    • 1998-01 internal medicine residency, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Fellowship

    • 2006-07 clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship, Oregon Health & Science University
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (140 Ratings, 46 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. Excellent listening skills; exemplary knowledge of practice subject matter and thorough application.

  2. The doctor was very thorough and obviously educated in not only cardiovascular surgery procedures, but also on health tips and dietary concerns to aid in healing my cardio issues

  3. Good

  4. Very professional

  5. Provided time for me to voice my health concerns and explained in layman's terms possible solutions.

  6. Not everybody likes a teaching institution. I do very much.

  7. Like all of my experiences with Doctors at OHSU, Dr. Stecker was excellent. I appreciate his clear answers to questions and overall empathy for my condition.

  8. Dr. Stecker was so wonderful. Professional and warm. Understanding and clear in his explanations and diagnosis.

  9. Really nice experience from tech Scott, PA Kristen and Dr Streker. I couldn't be happier.

  10. Both asked many questions and answered mine well.

  11. Everyone that met with me did an exceptional job. The device technician answered questions and made some things very clear that we're very helpful. Christian the PA spent extra time with me, answered questions and was very personable and supportive. The doctor was very helpful as always did an excellent job of explaining things and made the plan for future work very clear. It was a very helpful visit with an extraordinary staff team.

  12. Once again I am so grateful for OHSU professionals. My new doctor listened carefully, was very respectful of my questions and concerns, and explained everything to me clearly and concisely. So glad to have him on my team.

  13. I had seen this clinician a couple of years ago. This was a better experience for me this time than the first time in how I felt I was treated by everyone involved. (Nurse, PA, Cardiologist)

  14. Very well managed.

  15. Very professional and helpful

  16. Very knowledgeable, kind, and informative. Spent adequate time explaining my condition. Supporting without being a "Pollyanna".

  17. The surgeon and assistant did a good job listening to me. I had only agreed to a certain procedure and became aware that the surgeon was preparing for the possibility of much more invasive and risky interventions that I had not agreed to. I did feel heard and trust that he will follow our specific agreement now. But in the process I did not feel emotionally supported.

  18. I learned a great deal I did not know coming in.

  19. Great first office visit with Dr Stecker and staff

  20. Dr. Stecker is very thoughtful about my situation and explains everything well.

  21. Utterly great

  22. Multiple clinicians, and my experience with all of them was excellent.

  23. He's great. Clear summary of the issues and potential resolutions.

  24. Excellent. Great communicator and caring doc.

  25. Very thoughtful, professional and personable.

  26. Easy to talk to. Get back to me quickly.

  27. Excellent

  28. I have had experiences with other Cardiology specialists recently. I was extremely impressed with Dr Stecker's demeanor, his knowledge and thourough explainations. He told me a great deal more about my condition than other clinations. I felt like he had a greater grasp of the issues I may need to deal with or at least he was better able to describe them.

  29. Dr Stecker is a wonderful provider and always has been. Genuine, kind, and smart. Very professional and has a great bedside manner. He is someone that I would recommend for any of my friends and family.

  30. Dr. Stecker is very clear and open to questions. He demonstrates advanced understanding of electrophysiology and makes me confident in his solutions for my heart problems.