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Leah Werner, M.D., M.P.H, FAAFP (she/her)

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  • Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Family Medicine

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Gabriel Park Family Health Center
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About me

Leah Christine Werner, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Assistant Professor of Family Medicine | Oregon Health & Science University

Dr. Leah Werner is a family physician, public health leader, and academic dedicated to advancing health equity and strengthening healthcare systems through the integration of family medicine, public health, health policy, and climate-health innovation. Her work bridges direct patient care with population-level strategies to improve outcomes for both individuals and communities.

As an Assistant Professor at Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Werner combines clinical practice with a commitment to teaching, mentorship, and systems improvement. In her role as Medical Director for the OHSU Health Integrated Delivery System, she leads the design and implementation of Medicaid programs serving more than 60,000 members across Oregon. Her efforts focus on reducing disparities, expanding access, and advancing value-based care through policy-informed, evidence-driven solutions.

She is also the founder and director of the OHSU Primary Care Climate Change and Health Program, where she spearheads interdisciplinary initiatives at the intersection of environmental change and health. This includes developing curricula to prepare future clinicians, collaborating on resilience-building strategies for healthcare systems, and advocating for policies that protect vulnerable populations from climate-related health risks.

Through her academic, clinical, and leadership roles, Dr. Werner views medicine as both a healing practice and a catalyst for systemic transformation. She is committed to empowering colleagues, communities, and health systems to drive meaningful and sustainable improvements in care delivery, health equity, and public health resilience.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 2006, Latin American Latino Studies, University of California Santa Cruz
    • M.D., 2011, Oregon Health and Science University
    • M.P.H., 2024, Epidemiology and Applied Analytics, Yale University School of Public Health

  • Residency

    • Alaska Family Medicine Residency, University of Washington Seattle School of Medicine, 2014

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Family Medicine
    • Climate Change and Health Certificate, Yale University
    • Science of Wellbeing Certificate, Yale University

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Family Practice
  • American Public Health Association
  • Sigma Xi Scientific Honor Society
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (81 Ratings, 35 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. My first visit with Dr Werner. She inspired utter confidence.

  2. They been good plus they help me

  3. Dr. Werner always listens to my needs and addresses them fully.

  4. Dr Werner was excellent as always. She saw me, listened to me and made me very happy with the care she provided and the plan we came up with.

  5. Dr. Werner is such an amazing diagnostician, exceptional listener, and provides impeccable follow-up. In fact, she is such a rare and compassionate doctor that my husband and I have continued to engage with her as our primary care physician even though 5 years ago we retired 3 hours away to the Oregon Coast. It is worth a 6 hour round trip to be able to access Dr. Werner's insight, problem-solving, and support.

  6. THE CLINICIAN LISTENED TO ME ABOUT MY PHYSICAL ISSUES AND ABOUT CONTRIBUTING MATTERS GOING ON IN MY LIFE. SHE DISCUSSED STEPS I NEEDED TO TAKE AND OTHER PLANS FOR MY HEALTH.

  7. Dr. Werner is a family focused provider who meets you where you are in a positive, informative, and consent based manner.

  8. Always great: professional, caring, and obviously so well informed and skilled.

  9. Daniel is awesome. Dr Werner listened and explained dry well.

  10. Dr. Werner is a brilliant clinician and communicator. She is very interested in her patients on a wholistic level, is kind and very clearly does everything to help them. She's exactly what you want to see in your MD.

  11. She was great! Thorough, kind and fun!

  12. She took time telling me how hernia's can break the colon as they are attached; the toxic materials will spread throughout the body. She explored the area to make sure nothing was attached to the colon. She was so comfortable to work with.

  13. Very good

  14. Instructor Werner is my longtime provider, she understands my needs in a special way. She's open for discussion and problem solve in an exceptional way.

  15. Great, really caring, extremely helpful and listens without judgement.

  16. Excellent

  17. I have been very pleased with the care, attention to my concerns, & follow through Dr. Werner has provided. The staff at the clinic are wonderful.

  18. Wonderful, almost dreamy.

  19. Dr Werner and her team have always treated me with respect and care. They have all gone above and beyond to make sure my needs as a medically complex patient are met.

  20. Knowledgeable, friendly, great time management. Answered all questions

  21. Dr. Werner and her assistant were extremely attentive, caring and answered all questions and explained things in a manner my daughter could relate to.

  22. She listens and engages my perspective appropriately. Even when she is running behind, she takes the time to ensure that my questions and concerns are addressed.

  23. Very compatent and easy to to talk to

  24. Dr. Werner is the best. She listens, she's honest and straightforward and provides excellent, science-backed advice.

  25. Very good quality quick and comfortable

  26. Dr. Werner is an amazingly attentive, kind, and knowledgeable physician. She acts quickly and caringly to address my concerns, explaining how things work and what options are available. She is well informed and gets to action right away. She is funny, too, which I appreciate!

  27. I love my doctor (Dr. Leah Werner). She always listens well to me and has good advice. I feel like she knows me as a whole person.

  28. I love my Dr. Always professional and friendly. Really enjoy connecting once a year.

  29. Dr Werner was great! She took the time we needed and worked us through what we needed to do to get results. We appreciated her candor very much.

  30. Leah Werner M.D. Provides the most comprehensive understanding of my history and preferences of any caregiver I have ever had. I am relieved to know that her faculty position allows her professional values to influence medical professionals in training.