Kristen M. Gehring, PAC
Portland, OR 97225
Providence Endocrinology - West Portland
9155 Southwest Barnes Road, Suite 638, Portland, OR 97225
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About Kristen M. Gehring
Kristen has worked as a physician assistant specializing in endocrinology since 2006. Medicine has always interested her, she says. “Since childhood, I’ve loved the idea of helping others and making a difference in their lives.”
Listening deeply, communicating clearly, and making decisions collaboratively are three things she emphasizes in her work with patients. In addition to providing caring, competent, evidence-based medicine, she sees education as key to her role. “I enjoy partnering with patients to help them learn about their health conditions, and watching as they take ownership over them,” she says.
Kristin is a graduate of Linfield College. She completed her physician assistant education at Oregon Health & Science University.
A married mother of three, she spends most of her free time watching her kids’ sporting events and driving carpools. When she has time of her own, she likes reading historical fiction, gardening, traveling, hiking, paddleboarding, snowboarding, and being involved in her church.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
2006
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant
Providence Medical Group - Oregon
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Was rushed out of the appointment and was not fully listened to.
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About what I expected, great care
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I am happy with your attention, thank you
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Very caring and helpful with my concerns.
Providence Patient
I have an alright, but strained relationship with Kristen M. Gehring. I appreciate how long she's been with me as my provider, but there are times where I feel she doesn't respect what I have to say. She's quick to recommend treatment plans I don't exactly care for and when I express my disinterest, she'll still find ways to bring them up later. My reasoning doesn't ever change and her impatience frustrates me, as if she's waiting for a child to finally change their mind.
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The office visit follow up for my Type 1 diabetes was excellent.
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