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Meera Kanakia, RN, M.S.N., ANP-C (she/her)

Not currently accepting patients

  • Instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Family Medicine

Clinical focus

  • Women's Health

Locations and contact

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

Meera Kanakia became a nurse practitioner to work closely with people and truly influence their health and well-being. She enjoys the challenge of staying up-to-date in a field that is constantly changing. She is especially excited about developments in women's health — a field she is passionate about.

Along with providing excellent primary care, Kanakia strives to be an information resource for her patients by staying updated about the latest health advances.

She came to Portland from Connecticut and chose OHSU because of its excellent reputation. She also wanted to work in an academic institution that offers opportunities for teaching and learning as well as patient care.

When she's not working, Kanakia loves to be outdoors — running, hiking, exploring different neighborhoods and meeting new people. She also loves to read.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2002, University of Connecticut
    • R.N., 2005, University of Connecticut
    • M.S.N., 2008, University of Connecticut

  • Certifications

    • ANCC certification- adult nurse practitioner, 2008

Memberships and associations:

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society for Nursing
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (103 Ratings, 31 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. Meera is smart, listens, and collaborates with me to optimize my health

  2. I am very happy with her...she cares abiut me.

  3. Meera has been my PCP for almost 10 years and she is always amazing.

  4. She was professional, pleasant, interested in me and my injury, and committed to helping me get relief and answers.

  5. Meera is great!

  6. Meera is a wonderful care provider. She listens and always helps me find the support I need with various health issues. She is compassionate. I think OHSU over schedules primary care and does not give enough time with patients.

  7. This clinician is warm and personable; I've been seeing her for years.

  8. Meera Kanakia is kind. Conscientious and responsive to my medical issues. Her intelligence has given her an analytical edge in determinning my needs. I feel respected.

  9. Always great :-)

  10. I'm so grateful for the care team and experience of Meera Kanakia

  11. Meera is fantastic, she's incredibly kind, knowledgable and always professional. I very much appreciate having her as my primary caregiver.

  12. Very knowledgeable, and I feel she cares for me as an individual and knows me. I feel like we are a team to optimize my health.

  13. Very attentive, easy to communicate with, and listened to my concerns.

  14. Couldn't be better.

  15. Meera is great & I really appreciate how she listens and talks through any concerns I may have.

  16. Very thorough asked great questions Listened to me

  17. I had a family member w/me today, first time she met Meera. 'Wow, she is incredible. She is real. She listens, she cares, she treats w/o being too aggressive. I wish I could come here to see her." I feel very blessed to have her as my care provider.

  18. Meera is fantastic. She always listens and helps me get all the care I need. OHSU doesn't give primary care providers enough time with patients but Meera still does her very best to meet patients needs.

  19. She is very efficient

  20. Meera is kind person and seems to really care about her patient and their needs. She is flexible and actively listens.

  21. My experiences at the women's health center have always been positive. I'm so glad to be a patient here

  22. Meera is always very friendly and professional.

  23. Excellent- listened to my concerns and was responsive

  24. Patient, knowledgeable, listening, always helpful in presenting options then helping to decide appropriate next steps.

  25. As a complex patient with multiple health issues, including pain management, I appreciate her attention to detail in prescribing, and how thoroughly she understands what she is prescribing. It is evident that she takes the time to read the patient history before she walks into the treatment room.

  26. Very thoughtful, explained things well

  27. She seemed extremely knowledgeable and competent with excellent communication skills.

  28. Meera listened to my problems and insisted I take time off work and maybe think about finding another job because of how I've been treated.

  29. Highly skilled, caring and I trust her with my healthcare needs

  30. Have been seeing her for many years. Always courteous, listens, cares about patients