Joan C. Nelson, PAC
Portland, OR 97220
Providence Medical Group - Gateway Family Medicine
1321 Northeast 99th Avenue, Portland, OR 97220
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About Joan C. Nelson
“I enjoy helping people understand their own bodies so they can become healthier – physically, mentally and socially,” says Joan. That’s why she became a PA. As an advocate for her patients, she emphasizes the importance of healthy lifestyle behaviors, along with medical care, in achieving and maintaining health. “My role is to share medical knowledge and evidence and to help people apply that information to their own lives,” she says.
Joan enjoys seeing patients of all ages, especially families, and growing with them over time. “The more I understand the people and values that are important to you, the better I can assist in your health care,” she says. “Building patient relationships based on mutual trust and respect is an honor and a privilege.”
A graduate of Beloit College in Wisconsin, Joan earned her PA degree at Duke University in Durham, NC and her Master of Public Health at Portland State University.
Joan spends most of her free time outside, hiking, cycling and cross-country skiing. When the weather sends her indoors, she enjoys reading good books from her local library.
Duke University PA Program
2000
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant
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PA Nelson is amazing. Very polite. Professional. Excellent communication.
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Very knowledgeable and friendly
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Very good service thanks
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Again, I have nothing bad to say about Dr Joan Nelson - she has been nothing but amazing and I will always choose to see her when available
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Provider made me feel, heard", and was proactive about addressing my concerns.
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My visit with Joan Nelson was excellent. It was the first time I have seen her for an appt. She was well informed and had my records available. She showed genuine concern and care for my condition and ordered blood work. She did the appropriate exams based upon my symptoms. She very clearly spelled out the next steps that were very easy to understand and made sure I knew to contact her again if I have further issues. I did not feel rushed at all and felt that she gave me her full attention the entire time I was there. I was very happy with the experience I had with her and thank her for helping me.
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