Ben L. Pederson, MD
Portland, OR 97266
Providence Primary Care - Southeast Portland
4104 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Suite 250, Portland, OR 97266
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About Ben L. Pederson
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.
His specific areas of interest within family medicine are global health, immigrant and refugee health, LGBTQ care with a special training emphasis on transgender health care, clinical quality improvement and medical education curriculum development, with research interests including health literacy, HIV prevention and community-based health promotion.
Born and raised in Minnesota, Dr. Pederson moved to Portland for his residency at OHSU. In his free time he enjoys cycling, running and cross country skiing. He is passionate about global health and has lived and worked in Kenya. He currently volunteers with Organic Health Response, a community-based organization on Mfangano Island, Lake Victoria, Kenya.
University of Minnesota Medical School Twin Cities
2013
Oregon Health Sciences University
2017
Macalester College
Biology
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
4104 Southeast 82nd Avenue, Suite 250
Portland, OR 97266
Providence Portland Medical Center
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
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Dr. Is usually polite. Sometimes have problems with filling prescriptions. Doesn't always give information on blood work or tests. Overall good experience though.
Providence Patient
I have good experience with my provider thanks for everything
Providence Patient
When I go see my primary care physician Dr Ben Peterson he always answers my questions and discusses my issues in a way that I understand. I feel lucky to have him as my primary care physician. He is always very thorough and I appreciate how he seems to go the extra mile and a half to make sure I am happy and well.
Providence Patient
Very knowledgeable and helpful. Always 100%focused on what we're discussing.
Providence Patient
Good
Providence Patient
Dr. Ben Pederson is the most caring, respectful, thorough, compassionate, and considerate physician I have EVER had. He is the best.
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