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Nathan McConkey, D.O., M.P.H., FACC, FAAP (he/him)

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  • Clinical Assistant Professor of OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute, 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

I am a heart rhythm specialist who cares for both adults and children with arrhythmia disorders, including:

I’ve studied many fields and hold six specialty board certifications. I’m an expert in treating atrial fibrillation and other causes of slow, fast, or irregular heartbeats. I perform advanced ablation procedures, including the new pulsed field ablation technique. I also have special training in caring for adults with congenital heart disease—people born with heart problems who have grown into adulthood. These patients often have irregular heart rhythms that need complex care many doctors aren’t used to providing. I’m also a leader in robotic ablation, a method that uses magnetically controlled tools to operate on the heart from the inside. This technique can lower the risk of complications and help people who can’t have traditional ablation due to unique anatomy.

I believe the best care comes from working together with my patients to create a treatment plan that fits their specific needs. Since one in four people will have a heart rhythm disorder at some point in their life, I know that every patient’s situation is different. Arrhythmia disorders can be confusing and hard to understand, but I use my experience as a teacher to help my patients understand what’s happening, what their options are, and how serious their condition really is (which usually isn't as much as they might fear).

When I’m not at work, I enjoy traveling, flying planes, amateur computer programming, baking, and both watching and performing comedy.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • D.O., 2014, Des Moines University
    • M.P.H., 2014, Des Moines University

  • Residency

    • Adult Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, Penn State University, Hershey, PA, 2018

  • Fellowship

    • Cardiology and Electrophysiology, Penn State University, Hershey, PA, 2024

Memberships and associations:

  • Heart Rhythm Society
  • Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society
  • Society for Cardiac Robotic Navigation
  • American College of Cardiology
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (143 Ratings, 53 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. The doctor was so easy to talk to. He was very helpful and explained everything.

  2. Very professional. Very clear and thorough in info.

  3. I had a great experience with this clinician. They were professional, patient, and made me feel comfortable and well cared for.

  4. A few months prior to my ablation surgery, I met Dr Nathaniel McConkey to discuss my heart condition and the alternatives before me. Dr. McConkey demonstrated genuine interest in my condition, moreover, showed real care for me as a person facing uncertain medical trial. Dr. McConkey spent literallly spent 30 minutes with me making sure my questions were answered and that I was suffice In my/our decision to go forward with ablation procedure. Dr. McConkey is very passionate toward his work and so technically and professionally skilled! It has only been three weeks and I am feeling so much better and look forward to my days ahead! Dr. Nathaniel McConkey is a gem that stands out at OHSU, and I am very grateful for his extraordinary talent and willingness to work with me and for the outcome as well!

  5. Very knowledgeable, professional and personable. A caring clinician

  6. He was clear in explaining things and had a wonderful team.

  7. I have already told all my friends & family how great the experience was!

  8. I really like all my doctors within the OHSU family.

  9. Kind, knowledgeable, professional, invested, human. Thank you!

  10. I felt the doctor listened to my concerns and answered all my questions

  11. Very positive, explained everything well

  12. My first time meeting him and found him to be a very knowledgeable and genuine person and doctor.

  13. Very professional and informative.

  14. Dr McConkey was extremely concise explaining my condition and options which was fine.

  15. He was thorough in explaining everything and I feel very confident with moving forward with the procedure.

  16. Very informative and answered all the questions I had

  17. I was very impressed with the knowledge he had. He answered most of my questions before I could ask them. I felt very comfortable with the answers I recieved and confident in the fact that I am gonna be ok. Can't wait to see him in 6 months.

  18. Why experience working with the CMA, Scott, was super. My visit with Dr Nathaniel McConkey was extraordinary! He demonstrated such interest in my condition and circumstances, and he's such a good listener! He answered my questions and laid out a prospective set of options and explained them thoroughly! Dr. McConkey is very bright and professional He listened to my questions and answered them on a level I can understand and connect with. I felt comfortable electing to have scheduled an ablation surgery procedure to address atrial fibrillation. I have confidence in my decision, moreover with Dr. McConkey and his team!

  19. Has been very good at explaining procedures and expected results and complications.

  20. Good

  21. He was thoughtful and explained everything and exceeded my expectations. I was very impressed by him.

  22. Very thorough, informative and clear.

  23. Dr McConkey is attentive, kind, listens well, explains things so that I can understand, answers my hundreds of questions and is overall pleasant through all the hard issues I'm having

  24. Very professional, straight forward . Clear.

  25. Very good

  26. All three people I dealt with were professional, thoughtful, caring, helpful and friendly. All my questions and concerns were addressed to my complete satisfaction.

  27. The cardiologist was thorough, explained everything in a way I could understand, and helped me feel confident in the treatment I was seeking

  28. I felt very informed and safe with this clinician. Answered any and all questions with professional manners.

  29. I knew I wanted this doctor when he told me that his goal is to get me off of medication

  30. Both he and the Fellow he had with him made sure to explain all that would be going on and then made sure I understood and was comfortable with what I was told.