Barbara J. S. Esselink, MD
Portland, OR 97220
Providence Gateway Internal Medicine
1321 Northeast 99th Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97220
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About Barbara J. S. Esselink
Dr. Esselink believes that a healthy patient-physician relationship is key to achieving effective health care. "Trust between the patient and me is very important," she says. "It's important to really care for patients and realize that sometimes the caring relationship is as important as any medication."
Taking a holistic approach to care, Dr. Esselink works with her patients to help find a balance between their physical needs and their social, economic, psychological and spiritual needs. She encourages her patients to live a healthy lifestyle and does all she can to support them.
University of Wisconsin Medical School - Madison, WA
2002
Providence Portland Medical Center - Portland, OR
2006
Fellow of the American College of Physicians
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Providence Portland Medical Center
Away from the office, Dr. Esselink enjoys hiking, camping and going to the symphony. She volunteers regularly, enjoys spending time with the kids, and is active in church.
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Dr Esselink is one of the best physicians I have ever seen..knowledgeable and empathetic
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Doctor Esselink is an excellent doctor who always takes the time to answer my questions and address my concerns.
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Receptive, understanding, non-judgmental, professional, helpful, knowledgable
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Dr Esselink takes such good care of me. I am so happy she is my Dr.
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Dr Barbara Esselnik is an amazing physician that cares about her patients.
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Dr. Esselink is incredibly knowledgeable and a caring doctor.
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Dr Esselink is a great physician. I am totally satisfied with my care. Her attention and follow through is excellent. She ensures I have all the information needed to understand any tests being done and lets me know the results quickly. She really listens, treats me with great respect, asks questions about things I may forget to bring up. Always responsive via MyChart. My favorite doctor in my nearly 70 years!
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My PCP, of 15 years Barbara Joy Esselink, at Providence Gateway Internal Medicine in Portland Oregon, has and continues to be the only person that has provided me with the care I need every month of life, and literally saved my life all those years ago. She is the most qualified and up to date about the care I need, Diagnostic, treatment, medications,and genuine cares for me and never forgets that I am a complex case with many needs, and sees that I get referrals to colleagues to help.
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Dr. Esselink is a fabulous doctor and the most active listener I have ever known. She makes me feel like I really matter to her and is very open-minded. I adore her!
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I like my doctor just fine. He seems to be well informed in her dresses issues that I bring up to her very satisfied with her performance thank you.
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Dr. Esselink consistently offers compassion and professional expertise in her care. I know I can depend on her and her team. I'm so grateful that she's my doctor especially during difficult health challenges.
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This was my first appointment to establish care with Dr Esselink. I was very pleased with the visit.
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I love Dr. Esselink, and I hope she is my doctor for the rest of my life.
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My doctor is fantastic.
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Always good experiences with my care provider.
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Dr. Esselink is an amazing provider. She takes care of our entire family, and has since she started at the Gateway facility. She is a very intelligent, compassionate, kind person.
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Dr Esselink is a wonderful doctor. When I go in to see her it's like I'm having a talk with a good friend.She is very current on all my medical concerns. I am very blessed to have her as my doctor.
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She is an amazing caring Doctor and I would recommend her to anyone
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Dr Esselink always gives excellent care.
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We love Dr. Esselink. She's the best
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Dr. Esselink is warm, caring, knowledgeable, and a great listener. She is amazing!
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Always respect her advice and suggestions
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Dr. Esselink is a compassionate, skilled clinician. She takes the time needed to ensure my health concerns are addressed. I frequently recommend her to friends.
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Dr Esselink is wonderful and I'm so thankful she is my Physician. She listens, hears, treats and If I needed a refferal to specialist she referred me to excellent Drs as well. I trust that Dr Esselink always has my good health in mind at every visit! I am grateful for the attentive Care I receive from Dr Esselink and the team at Pacific Gateway Providence medical center!! Huge Thank you!!
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My care provider is best!!
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It is wonderful to have Dr Esselink and staff care for me over the years making it easier to transition thru my changing health needs.
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She is wonderful and hope to be with her a long time.
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Dr. Esselink is the best! What an asset to Providence...
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I wish I could see my provider when needed instead of going to urgent care who don't know me as well. I also prefer a woman for my care but urgent care was a man. I refer many people to Dr. Esselink and she can not always take new patients. But I will continue to refer people anyway.
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Knowledable and very considerate
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Dr. Esselink Is patient and kind and asked good questions and she like to get to the root of the problem!! Not put band-Aids on them! :)
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I always feel "heard" and well cared for in a professional manner. Dr. Esselink is the BEST!
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Been with Dr. Esselink for a very long time she is a great Dr.
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I could not be happier with the care that Dr. Esselink provides. She takes time to listen to my experiences and questions, and provides thorough answers. I never feel rushed.
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She takes her time to explain how important my health is I been with her for a long time
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Always have been treated respectfully and felt very comfortable
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Dr. Esselink is one of the best PCP's I have had. The area around the clinic is a little rough with the homeless and construction. But that isn't PMG's fault.
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Dr. Esselink always listens attentively and helps me address my concerns in a very kind way.
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I have been seeing Dr.Esslink for a few years and she's always makes me feel like my health is important to her.
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DR ESSELINK IS A CARING, CONCERNED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, COMPETENT, PERSONABLE DR. I REALLY LIKE HER. SHE IS A VERY POPULAR DR.
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Dr. Esselink is empathetic and personable. She seems to know my case and care needs each time I see her. She is non-judgmental and gives me as much time as the system allows to talk through my concerns. I don't feel rushed with her even when she has upcoming appointments.
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Dr. Esselink is awesome
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She is very good and listens to my problems
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Just one number is 10 which is di scribe how great she is. Always be there for me
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The very best!
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Good experience with this care provider.
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Dr Esselink and staff are terrific!!!
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Dr Esselink is fantastic easy to talk with and very knowledgeable.
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I was very pleased to be able to get my blood work done at the time of my appointment.
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Dr Esselink is absolutely wonderfulShe is the best !
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Dr Esselink is my long-time GP, so she knows me and my health issues. She always takes time with me--never making me feel rushed. I would not ever choose another physician unless forced to!
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Dr. Esselink is the best care provider I've had in my almost 60 years of life. She's thoughtful, present and listens, knowledgeable and relates well. I just wish she had more availability! She's too popular :)
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My care at PHS has always been the best virtually and in person with the internal medicine team. They are very accommodating to my needs and always available for questions whether it be we the on call care nurse or other provider. Thank you :-)
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My husband and I just switched doctors and we both feel that Dr. Esselink is the right fit for both of us. She is professional, yet approachable and seemed interested in us. We are very happy with the change in doctors.
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I always get excellent care from Doctor Esselink.
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Dr Esselink is an excellent provider
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Dr. Esselink always offers me constructive plans and goals without preaching to me. She makes me think about how to take care of myself in better ways and even makes me smile. Her staff is a reflection of herself. Thank you.I almost always contact via My Chart, rarely on the phone. Very convenient and they are good about getting back to me promptly.
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Esselink is great--I always feel positive after I see her---she is never negative and condescending--she listens to me and makes me feel that what I have to say is important. She gives me the time and is not in a hurry to get me out of the office.
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I love and appreciate my primary doctor. This most recent visit I was able to see her. And I am thankful. However, usually it is very difficult getting an appointment with her.
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Dr. Barbara Esselink is an exceptional care provider.
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Dr. Esselink always works hard to find solutions to my health care challenges. I never feel shortchanged for exam time or compassion.
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Dr Esselink is by far the best healthcare provider I have ever been under the care of. She really listens, She makes assessments and decisions based upon me as a person always keeping my health history in mind. She ask questions and includes my comfort level opinions and preferences in mind when making plans to treat; I feel included. I feel heard. I sincerely feel she is doing what is best for me. I am most grateful to have her as my healthcare provider. I wish my senior citizen journey would include doctor Esselink that way I know (if I follow her treatment plan(s)) I would age well, gracefully because I would be under the best of care. I thank God for her. She genuinely cares for her patients.
Providence Patient
Everything is Great with care. The only issue is when you call for advice or to try and talk to someone from your health team the wait is far too long.
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I consider myself very lucky to have Dr Esselink as my PCP.She is thoughtful, well-informed, and very sensitive to patient's individual personality and concerns.
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Dr Esselink is the best.
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I love Barbara Esslink, she is concerned about me and she's an Excellent Doctor!!!!!
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Dr Barbara Esselink is one of the kindest, caring and knowledgeable practitioners I have ever encountered. And I appreciate all of the Providence staff professional service. Thank you.
Providence Patient
She was totally impressive (and I have a Masters degree in nursing)
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No bad experience
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I'm extremely happy with my doctor. She listens to all my concerns, answers all my questions, explains the pros and cons and lets me know my options. She's very thorough and I never feel rushed.
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She's always great.
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Dr. Esselink is A+, one of the best general practitioners I've had.
Providence Patient
My doctor always listens to me and asks questions. And seems genuinely concerned with anything that I am concerned with. She is amazing!
Providence Patient
Was a good experience and always I got answers related to my questions and concerns!Recommend my provider!
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Dr. Esselink is a wonderful care provider. I recommend her often.
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I love my care provider but it takes way too long to get an appt to see her.
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Great experience with Dr. Esselink!
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My doctor has always listened to me helped me out so many ways over the last 8yrs. She has always been there for me weather it's a simple question or a disaster and is always incredibly helpful in every way possible. Definitely my favorite doctor of all time.
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Dr. Esselink is a great partner in my health care. I am very comfortable with her and often ask questions using MyChart.
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I have had only good experiences. Dr. Esselink is a genuine amazing doctor. I am so grateful that I have her care in these last years of my life.
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Dr. Esselink is amazing! I always feel well taken care and heard which extremely important to me as a woman of color. I hope she knows how amazing she truly is. She is always looking for solutions to my many problems and I can't thank her enough.
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Dr. Esselink is the best Dr I ever had, but it is very difficult to get an appointment with her . It took over 2 month to get my yearly well patient appointment.
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Excellent doctor. So glad I found Dr. Esselink years ago.
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink has been very pleasant every time I've met with her. She is a ready listener who is willing to form a care plan that is workable for the patient. She was thorough in review of meds/health concerns. Adequate time was given in addressing any issues that may be currently effecting my health. I would readily recommend her to others.
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I think Dr Esselink is the best care provider that I've ever had. I am always so grateful to her and impressed with her level of care and concern.
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she really asks good questions of me. Sometimes it might feel to me like a challenge but it's a good challenge.
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My very best doctor.
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I have a great doctor.
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Great staff, both office and medical. Respectful, knowledgeable. I think my Dr is fantastic!!
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She is the best!!
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Dr. Esselink is excellent, very well informed and personable.
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She's the best.
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Very patient and caring
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Great as always
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My care provider is great, she always spends plenty of time with me and I never feel rushed to discuss any medical problems.The issues I have are trying to get in for an appointment and also sometimes the front staff seems like they're too busy to even take your name
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Good professional care with excellent skilled nurse attending to my wound with complete instructions from both parties.
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She is without a doubt one of THE very best doctors and people
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Over the years I have felt my doctor has taken very good care of me.
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Dr. Esselink is an excellent provider and I feel fortunate to have someone like her helping with my care.
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Best Dr. And best clinic I have EVER had! My dr is the BEST, very compassionate and knowledgeable. And when my dr is not in, the other providers are absolutely wonderful and seem as if they are on the same page or even familiar with my situation in how they respond to me. I am truly blessed to have you. The only concerns I have are paying my bills but we make "too much" for help even though we live pay check to pay check. But that's not the clinics fault! I am truly blessed and grateful for my dr and the clinic and for the way Providence conducts themselves!
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I have seen Dr Esselink and he team for many years. I've never been disappointed. She also oversees my husband's care. She is knowledgeable about us both and our unique situation. She has been an a wonderful asset to our family. Dr Esselink is approachable, patient, kind, flexible and again, very knowledgeable.
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She is the best!!!!!!
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Dr Esslink is attentive to my health needs and always has answers to my concerns. She is the best
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I have been very satisfied with my services supplied by Dr. Esslinks. She feels like aFriend; one easy to talk with and seems honestly interested in my health problems.
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Clinical Interests
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Anorexia
- Behavioral Disorders
- Birth Control Counseling
- Cancer Prevention
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cerumen Removal
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Diverticulitis
- Eating Disorders
- Enlarged Prostate
- Erectile Disorder
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Gastroenteritis
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Lifestyle Modification
- Memory Disorders
- Mood Symptoms
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Newborn Care
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Preventive Medicine
- Pulmonary Infections
- Sciatica
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Stomach Cancer
- Substance Addiction
- Suture Removal
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Travel Medicine
- Tremor
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Virtual Care
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
I Love Her !!!
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