Ben L. Pederson, MD

Dr. Ben Pederson's passion for family medicine is founded within the discipline's core principle of continuity of care, health prevention, and focus on the personal relationship between patients and their medical teams. He enjoys the strong relationships that can form over time with patients, their families and communities. "My role as a physician is to extend beyond the walls of the clinic or hospital and into the neighborhoods and institutions that influence the health and wellness of communities," he says. As a primary care provider, Dr. Pederson feels continuity of care is very important. "I strive to be a consistent and reliable personal physician for all my patients," he says. "I want to partner with patients in both times of illness and health." He is a strong advocate for preventive health and working with patients at being proactive to maintain a sense of wellness and empowerment within their relationship with their mental and physical health. Dr. Pederson earned his undergraduate degree from Macalester College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed residency training with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland.