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Leah Baruch, M.D. (she/her)

Not currently accepting patients

  • Assistant Professor of Center for Women's Health, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Family Medicine

Clinical focus

  • Women's Health
  • Pregnancy Care
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Mental Health

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Large glass and brick building
Peter O. Kohler Pavilion
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About me

Leah Baruch is a family medicine doctor who loves providing the full spectrum of primary care to people of all genders and walks of life. She has particular interest in:

  • Reproductive health
  • Pregnancy care
  • Mental health
  • Addiction medicine

Dr. Baruch takes joy in working with people on individualized health goals in a practice that is both evidence-based and patient-centered. She believes in the healing power of creative expression and joyful movement, and spends her free time playing the guitar, writing fiction, and walking around the neighborhood with her family and their rescued Great Pyrenees.



Dr. Baruch's approach to patient care: "I believe in working collaboratively with patients, making medical recommendations based on the best available evidence while center the health goals of the individual."

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 2001, Rockhurst College
    • M.D., 2013, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Residency

    • Family medicine, Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency, 2016

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Family Medicine, 2016

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society of Addiction Medicine
  • American Academy of Family Physicians
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (181 Ratings, 77 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. Dr. Baruch is very professional, and attentive to details.

  2. She was amazing...thorough, compassionate and helpful. I have a decent fear of going to the dr and this visit was so easy and comfortable that it really helped with my anxiety about being there.

  3. It went so smooth it felt quick but also like I got all the information I possibly could

  4. Dr. Barach is a thorough and a good listener. I felt seen and heard in her presence. I feel graced in have her as my caregiver.

  5. I really appreciate the time she took and answered lots of questions.

  6. Leah Baruch, MD is warm and welcoming at 6:00 am. She is professional and listens to my questions/concerns.

  7. Dr Baruch gave me time and is an excellent supportive physician

  8. She is a good listener and explains recommendations thoroughly. Love her!

  9. Dr Baruch is excellent. Kind, professional, patient, and thorough. I feel very safe under her care.

  10. Excellent communication, patiently answered my questions and offered in-depth details that I wanted. Friendly and down-to-earth.

  11. I really like Dr Baurch and find her knowledgeable and concerned about my health and longevity

  12. Friendly, professional and easy to discuss topics.

  13. She was very efficient yet I didn't feel rushed. I felt like she cared about my questions.

  14. Took time to answer questions. Diligent in ordering a follow-up blood test. Kindly reminded me to do certain things for better self-care.

  15. Dr Baruch is personable. She listens then gives the medical advice. She never makes me feel rushed. We cover all my questions before the call ended.

  16. Dr. Baruch is a wonderful doctor. Very patient and understanding and knowledgeable. She really heard me and offered help.

  17. I really appreciate how Dr Baruch looked closely at my lab trends and had the knowledge to recommend further testing to see what is really going on.

  18. This clinician listens well. She responded to all my questions. Professional, knowledgeable & treated me with respect. I feel very fortunate to have L. Baruch, MD as my primary care physician.

  19. Leah Baruch, MD is always professional, caring, and empathetic.

  20. She listened and addressed my concerns.

  21. I am completely grateful for the care I receive at OHSU Women's Health - my doctor is patient, attentive, deeply knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

  22. She was compassionate and thorough. Clearly explained next steps.

  23. Dr. Baruch was friendly and attentive, and very good about answering my questions.

  24. Dr. Baruch is a great Dr. She listens to what I have to say. She connects with her patients and is very kind

  25. She was able to be thorough, informative, and concise all in the allotted time.

  26. Dr. Baruch has been a fantastic doctor. She is efficient, listens to my concerns and works to address them all. Very glad she is my provider.

  27. Leah was caring and thorough.

  28. Outstanding care-very attentive, a great listener, and responsive to all concerns.

  29. She was great. Anticipated my needs and was super knowledgeable about my options.

  30. Very professional and took the time to address all my questions/concerns