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S. Albert Camacho, M.D.

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  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cardiology

Clinical focus

  • General Cardiology

Locations and contact

I see patients at
OHSU Beaverton
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Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Camacho specializes in the early diagnosis and treatment of heart failure. Research is an important part of his work. Dr. Camacho’s research includes clinical trials to develop new devices and medications for heart failure.

According to Dr. Camacho, understanding a patient’s individual needs is essential to treating heart failure. Creating personalized treatment plans is one of the most satisfying parts of his work. Dr. Camacho also works with a team focused on effectively treating patients in the hospital. This includes finding ways to keep people with heart failure from having to come back to the hospital after treatment.

Medical education is another important part of Dr. Camacho’s work. He teaches medical students in the classroom and in the OHSU clinics. Finally, he is involved in the cardiology fellowship program, the final stage in the training of future cardiologists.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1982, Loma Linda University School of Medicine

  • Residency

    • Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, Calif.

  • Fellowship

    • Cardiology – University of California, San Francisco, California

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, internal medicine, 1986

Memberships and associations:

  • Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (165 Ratings, 66 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. He was thorough, unhurried, respectful, concerned and knowledgeable. He put myMom at ease and went over her diagnosis in detail.

  2. Dr Comacho is sensitive to my condition. He speaks to me in layman terms.

  3. Very professional and knowledgeable and caring

  4. Great

  5. Dr Comacho is terrific. We trust him with my heart health over anyone else.

  6. Dr. Camacho and staff have kept me alive for many years. I am grateful.

  7. Everyone was very professional, yet kind. Every test was explained step by step and in terms I could understand.

  8. I feel I have a good team looking after me.

  9. Very professional and addressed any concerns I had very well.

  10. Wonderful patient connection and sound medical advice. We always discuss next steps before they are implemented.

  11. Always very professional, honest, helpful and personable. He brings his vast experience and knowledge to my medical issues.

  12. Es un especialista muy profesional

  13. I always love and appreciation Dr. Camancho. He gets it done while still being down to earth and making me feel like he's really listening and taking care of me. He never makes me feel bad about myself, only how we can improve from here. An expert at making people better!

  14. Excellent

  15. Personal, knowledgeable, good communication

  16. I feel exceptionally fortunate to have Dr. Camacho as my clinician. He's the best physician I've ever met.

  17. I have no complaints at all. Only gratitude.

  18. Qualified. Concerned. Understanding of me.

  19. Very friendly and attentive

  20. I actually have recommended OHSU's Cardiology Clinic to my best friend. She obtained a referral and was very satisfied.

  21. Very knowledgable about his field and my particular circumstance. Showed confidence and empathy during my appointment with that situation and the plan moving forward.

  22. Very professional, personable, and knowledgeable.

  23. Excellent

  24. Everyone worked for my care. I felt safe.

  25. Great care and interaction with me about my health issues!

  26. Dr. Camacho is professional and knowledgeable. I enjoy my time with him and he has been very helpful.

  27. Dr. Camacho is thorough and takes into account all my heart problems and gives me a sense of what I can expect in the future and what procedures I may need.

  28. Every question we had was answered in the most "human" way possible. His care for my well-being and health and the continued well-being of my relationship with my partner was the best I've ever experienced with a medical professional. Honestly, I can't imagine being treated by a better Cardiologist anywhere in the world. I feel fortunate to have both him and OHSU as my providers!

  29. Always knowledgeable and professional--feel very confident in his care

  30. Very easy to talk to, took time to listen to all of my concerts.