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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: 4.9 out of 5 (155 Ratings, 55 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. Dr. Stecker was very personable, and very familiar with the evidence-basis for his recommendations.

  2. Dr. Stecker has always been one of my most favorite doctors. He does not talk down to me and creates a sense of partnership with me in my heart care.

  3. Dr Eric Stecker is extremely knowledgeable and answered all questions and concerns. Gave necessary advice when needed in my case-live 3 hours away.

  4. I have started to refer friends with AFib to OHSU.

  5. Wonderful experience; procedure successful with minimal pain involved.

  6. Dr. Stecker is excellent. Very personable and communicative in words I can understand. He is very knowledgeable.

  7. Dr. Stecker was very friendly, personable, and explained all my tests in detail.

  8. It went smoothly, I appreciate that the Dr put in the after visit summary that they had use a defibrillator when they pulled out the probs from heart.

  9. Dr Stecker was really honest about his assessment. Appreciated

  10. Dr. Stecker and his team were all very kind and made me feel relaxed in a stressful situation.

  11. Dr. Stecker is very knowledgeable and actively listens to my concerns and ideas.

  12. Friendly, informative.

  13. Excellent clinician

  14. GREAT!!!!

  15. The whole process seemed to flow like a well oil machine from checking in until being released from the facility.

  16. Dr. Stecker is an excellent physician! I am pleased to be working with him.

  17. Very thorough and very professional

  18. Explained everything and discussed procedure

  19. He was excellent. He reviewed my systoms and explained what and why my heart was beating so fast.

  20. Cardiology - Stecker team are awesome

  21. Dr Stecker and his staff are superb

  22. They were very professional and helpful

  23. He is great. Straightforward, complete answers to my questions and concerns. I feel that I know where I stand health wise, that I understand the diagnosis and treatment process and options, that I know where we are going, and that I am in good hands.

  24. Excellent communications instilling confidence

  25. I had a very good experience- talking with the doctor and before him, with a PA.

  26. Dr Stecker has been treating me for difficulties with A-fib for quite some time. He is always very easy to meet with, I have total faith and trust in him.

  27. Caring, competent and knowledgeable and responsive.

  28. Excellent

  29. He is excellent. He take the time to explain in simple words what is wrong with

  30. Dr. Stecker listened to me and he addressed my concerns .... An excellent experience.