Accepting new patients
Kara Ester San Joaquin, M.P.H., M.S.N., AGACNP (she/her)
Accepting new patients
- Instructor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine
Specialty
- Cardiology
Locations and contact
I see patients at-
1 OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute Cardiology Clinic, South Waterfront
3303 S. Bond Avenue seventh floorPortland, OR 97239 -
2 OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute Cardiology Clinic, Beaverton
15700 S.W. Greystone Ct. second floorBeaverton, OR 97006
About me
Kara Ester San Joaquin is an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner who provides outpatient cardiovascular care to patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure and arrhythmia.
Kara strives to provide trauma-informed care, to help her patients feel respected and listened to, to answer their questions and to empower them to be active participants in their health care.
In her free time, she enjoys playing piano, going to concerts, traveling and drawing.
Education and training
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Degrees
- B.A., 2007, Washington University
- M.P.H., 2009, University of Oklahoma College of Public Health
- M.S.N., 2016, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
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Certifications
- American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2016
Memberships and associations:
- American College of Cardiology
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Insurance
Before scheduling an appointment
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Ratings and reviews
4.8 out of 5
Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (135 Ratings, 54 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.
Like I've said. She's excellent thorough listens doesn't just hear you
Kara San Joaquin is thorough, listens very carefully, and makes the appointment smooth and easy. I really appreciate her tuning into my particular situation and needs.
Very good
She listened and cared. I feel so lucky to have found her.
Kara E F San Joaquin listens and responds with the best next steps adviceI had improvement when following the advice given.
Knowledgeable, respectful, and a good listener
She is kind, smart, caring, and treats you like a human being. She is in it for the patients, you can tell. I feel heard, my opinion valued, and emotionally safe with her.
Absolutely wonderful. Kind. Caring. Thorough. Professional
Kara E F San Joaquin has the highest level of expertise and I benefit from the best application of that knowledge to my needs and concerns. Every question or concern I express receives relevent, useful and applicable responses that I can utilize to improve my condition when I am at home.
Really felt like I had a team at OHSU.
I think she is great and listens really well and really cares what you have to say. That matters big time. It makes you feel safe and hopeful.
Was very attentive, quick and polite. Answered all questions. Explained very well what I need to do and when. She was very thoroug and knowledgable.
Wonderful!!!
She was very good.
Kara is an excellent provider! She is respectful, personable, and professional. She listens to my concerns, answers my questions, and includes me in making decisions about my healthcare. I feel comfortable Interacting with her and trust the Information she provides.
Thorough, on time, answered all questions
Kara is very intelligent and knowledgeable about my symptoms and meds
Kara was kind, & very thorough going through all my issues and answering all my questions. She was helpful with organizing next steps for my treatment.
Phenomenal provider! Extremely kind bedside manner, profoundly knowledgeable, did a thorough review/discussion of my medical history, showed genuine care. Truly worked with me to help move my care forward. So grateful to be working with her!
Not much tell they did what they needed to do they ask questions and ask me if I needed any help on anything I told her everything is great
Helpful, professional, engaged, knowledgable, warm, excellent
Attentiveness and professionalism, they made the correct diagnosis and successfully performed surgery on the heart and blood vessels, set up stands that saved my life.
She was very friendly, very knowledgeable, and very professional.
Kara was wonderful. With little to go on with my referral, she decided to just try a test before even seeing me. That test confirmed something previously ruled out by OHSU a year prior. Something I've been certain is going on with my health and Kara connected the pieces immediately. She listened to all my questions and information while taking ample notes. I was especially appreciative that she seemed aware of some of my communication needs given my being autistic. At the end of her explaining everything and providing a plan, she even asked if there was something else she should have asked me or I wished to still speak to. It's a small thing to include in a patient visit, but for me that was huge. On top of an already wonderful visit, the fact that she included that last piece really impressed me and solidified my trust in her efforts to support my care.
Cara was very through and explained everything very well.
Good
This was the best healthcare experience I have ever had. It literally gives me hope for healthcare. The provider was kind, thorough, inquisitive, and didn't make me feel like I was crazy. She gave me a confirmation diagnosis of POTs and a well thought out care plan with written reminders and instructions. My husband and I literally cried in the office. It's been 3 years of "it's in your head" "it's anxiety". We were heard and seen. Thank you so much for your dedication to patient care.
The care I received was excellent.
Great communication and attention to detail.
Professional, thorough, attentive, warm, empathetic