Heather L. Whetstone, MD
Portland, OR 97217
Providence Primary Care - North Portland
4920 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, OR 97217
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About Heather L. Whetstone
A love of science led Dr. Whetstone to study chemistry, and a love of people led her to channel that interest into a medical career. “I treasure the long-term relationships that I form with my patients,” she says. “Family medicine allows me to care for people across some of the most important transitions in their lives, such as adolescence, pregnancy and the end of life.” While she provides care for people of all ages and genders, she has special interests in women’s health care (including prenatal care), pediatrics, and the treatment of opioid use disorder.
“I view my role as a partnership with my patients to help them meet their health goals,” she says. “My duty is to provide them with guidance and advice on medical issues, but also, ultimately, to be respectful of their own decisions regarding their care.”
Dr. Whetstone is board certified in family medicine. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Penn., she earned her undergraduate degree in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and went on to complete her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She moved to Portland in 2007 to complete her family medicine residency at Oregon Health & Science University and fell in love with the Pacific Northwest in the process.
In her free time, Dr. Whetstone enjoys running, baking, and exploring the great outdoors with her fellow-physician husband and their three daughters.
University of Pittsburgh
2007
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
2010
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
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Dr. Whetstone is the best doctor I have EVER had treating me and I'm really grateful to her. My reviews about setting up an appointment really just spoke to being disappointed I could not get in to see her for a couple of months. I was offered other physicians but I'm sticking with her even if she is busy, that is how much I appreciate the excellent care she provides. I am constantly impressed with her command of the facts around my health, given I am one of many many patients. I always feel that she is 100% on top of my history and issues and I have complete trust in her medical judgment. Plus there is the added bonus that she is delightful. I'm really lucky she is my pcp!
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All considerate and professional and easy to communicate with. I feel heard and I have a partnership.
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Dr. Whetstone is amazing if you can get an appointment to see her. I tried to schedule an appointment and it was 3 months out.
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DOCTOR HEATHER WHETSTONE IS A VERY CARING CONCERNED DOCTOR. I HAVE SOME SERIOUS ILLNESSES THAT ARE VERY PAINFUL EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY. SHE IS ONE OF THE BEST DOCTORS I HAVE EVER HAD. SHE TRYS HARD WITH MY COMPLEX ILLNESSES TO F8ND THE RIGHT ANSWERS. I REALLY CARE ABOUT HER. I NEED THE COMPASSION AND TIME. SHE ALSO CAN BE FUNNY AND I NEED THIS. SHE GETS AN A PLUS. I KNOW SHE REALLY CARES ANOUT MY HEALTH.
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She is great! Doesn't rush appt and explains things in laymen's terms.
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Dr. Whetstone is the best doctor and provider I have ever worked with. I have a long list of medical conditions too. She is invaluable and extremely knowledgeable and kind/supportive. She has saved my life with her care more than once and I'm endlessly grateful for her and everyone in her office. This is what healthcare should look like for everyone.
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