Barbara J. Esselink, MD
Portland, OR 97220
Providence Gateway Internal Medicine
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About Barbara J. 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
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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Love Dr. Esselink!! She is respectful and listens! I feel she does care about my health. I live in Lincoln City and have not chosen a new doctor. Not sure any will ever measure up. I will keep her as a doctor as long as she will have me!
Providence Patient
My provider knows my history and is thorough in discussing my health goals. I appreciate the time she takes to explain things and she listens very well. She is the BEST.
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I had good experiences related to my care provider.
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Was good.
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I have had no bad experiences - none. Any contact with Dr. Esselink is a good experience. She listens, and cares and remembers who I am- my medical history etc. She is an exceptional person and doctor. I always feel very grateful and blessed by her care. I thank God to have her as my doctor these last years of my life.I have taken this survey seriously and thoughtfully answered each question.
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Dr. Esselink is the best doctor I've every had. Compassionate; thorough; great listener; respects my input; pro-active in my overall care; and more. :-)
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Wonderful
Providence Patient
My provider is excellent, but her caseload (as most other providers) is too large for her to be available in a timely manner.
Providence Patient
She is knowledgeable and personable. Had information on exercise I can do to help relieve pain in my heal. Was impressed with the care and extra concern of provider and what I can do to empower myself in my recovery of symptoms.
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Dr. Esselink is the best PCP I've ever had. I frequently recommend her.
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Dr. Esselink and her support staff are the very best. Her attention to detail, compassion and care is of the highest standard. She is the very best PMC I have been lucky to have. Her nurses and staff mirror her approach and are very professional and very good at all their various tasks.
Providence Patient
Extremely kind and caring provider, even with a broken ankle(?)
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I trust my PCP very much, like her, and she is always honest and transparent with me about health and medical care.
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Wonderful. She really cares about herPatients. I admire her, she's kind.
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She's a great Doctor. Smart. Kind and Thorough
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Dr Esselink is the best!! She truly cares about me as a patient and a person. I have recommended her to family and friends often.
Providence Patient
All good. I won't go anywhere else
Providence Patient
She's very friendly, attentive and thoughtfulness.I feel very comfortable with her.
Providence Patient
I sincerely feel Dr Esselink is partnered with me to not only keep me healthy, but also to help me reach optimal health as I age. I love the 360 degree care she provides. She talks me through test results, symptoms procedures, my entire health profile/everything until I fully understand. She answers all of my questions without resistance or judgement. Dr Esselink is highly intelligent and "knows things". She's on top of It perhaps because she studies to make sure she is aware of cutting edge health care options. I am aging gracefully because I am being treated with dignity and respect by her. (as opposed to an imposition) I am blessed to have her as my healthCARE provider. She sincerely does "care".
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I love Dr. Esselink. She is very friendly and listens to what you say. I have been through lots of Doctors and I feel very comfortable with her. I am not scared to say or ask anything.
Providence Patient
I thanked Dr. Esselink for not leaving the practice. Am very happy to have her as my primary care physician, but I liked the guy who left back when I started with this office.
Providence Patient
After scheduling my appointment, I contacted Dr. Esselink regarding another problem and she extended the visit to cover both concerns.
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I love Dr Esselink she really knows her stuff, she is kind and compassionate and never makes me feel stupid.
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I love my provider she is always careing ,kind and respectful . wonderful person
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She is the best
Providence Patient
All my experiences with Dr. Esselink have been extremely positive. Most recently after a breast needle biopsy that caused massive bruising and a large hematoma after being "put back into mammogram compression" while the nurse cleaned the exam room, I sent Dr. E. Pictures and she advised me to be aware of internal bleeding, swelling and possible infection. Horrible stressful, scarey time and Dr. E was and is the best.She also just spent a great deal of time at my wellness visit discussing my breast cancer and the huge hematoma that remains a month (later and that is delaying my cancer surgery. She answered all the questions that have had me so worried for the last month. I have never had a PCP like her and wish I had found her hears ago.
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She is the absolute bestas good an internist as I was!
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I think very highly of Dr. Esselink. I want to keep her as my Dr. For the rest of my life.She is so easy to talk with and seems a friend as well as having the knowledge ofMedicine. The best to her and her family and thanks Dr.Esselink.
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Great experience with provider. First time seeing in person
Providence Patient
Dr Esselink is not always easy to schedule with right away. I appreciate getting in within a couple days of making an appointment. This Dr is an excellent provider.
Providence Patient
My Dr. Is very caring and kind. She'sAlways helpful. She really cares and isVery smart. She helps me a lot.
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink is an EXCELLENT physician! She never seems to be rushed--although I know she has limited time for each appointment.
Providence Patient
Good care
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink is the BEST. She is respectful, sensitive, responsive, thorough, funny and very nice!
Providence Patient
She is always positive and professional acting with utmost care concern and resolve. If needed she always refers me to needed specialist and thoroughly recaps the visit to make certain my medical needs are met. She is a Excellent Provider in every way for 16 years. Bravo Dr. Barbara Esselink.She makes my life medically secure and safe with exceptional care. Thank You.
Providence Patient
Thank you for your care
Providence Patient
Medical Skill set Excellent; Open to researching and consulting when needed ; Compassionate; Followup and getting back on further review and research Excellent Holistic in approach.... Providence encouraged to acknowledge that the institution respects and appreciates them via financial, flexibility in schedule; off time; education time; Listening to their needs recommendations; Dr Esselink is the reason for my contentment and allegiance......
Providence Patient
Dr Esselink is fabulous. Too bad we have to wait on hold forever when we are trying to return a call from her office. And be forced to listen to stupid recordings.
Providence Patient
I feel listened to and respected. I am more open and at ease with Dr. Esselink than I have ever been. When she is straight forward it is always with kindness. Sometimes I worry she will be transferred.
Providence Patient
I always have felt I have been listened to and received good, quality care with Dr Esselink.
Providence Patient
My Dr and I have an open and helpful relationship
Providence Patient
Consistent excellent service
Providence Patient
She is always helpful and treats me with respect
Providence Patient
Dr Esselink is by far the best provider I've ever had. She listens and doesn't dismiss issues just because it's not usual
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink is professional and personable. I felt like she saw me as more than commodity and listened to me. I haven't felt like that at the Dr.'s in a very long time. I look forward to a patient/practitioner partnership with her.
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink has been my primary for years. She knows my goals, abilities and barriers. She has always been respectful and kind.
Providence Patient
She is awesome I love her
Providence Patient
All my experinces have been great. Dr. Esselink has been my PCP for twelve years and I value the care she gfives me.
Providence Patient
Excellent
Providence Patient
I'm grateful to have Dr. Esselink as my primary care physician. I was referred to her by my oncologist and couldn't be happier.
Providence Patient
Excellent doctor. Warm and caring.
Providence Patient
Dr Esslink is always very thorough, attentive to my needs and fully informative so that I comprehend her diagnosis and remedies
Providence Patient
Barbara Essilink is excellent and professional.
Providence Patient
She is a wonderful human being.
Providence Patient
Great!! She's the best Dr. I have ever had.
Providence Patient
Wonderful experience with Dr. Esselink and the clinic.
Providence Patient
SHE is simply the best.
Providence Patient
Dr Esselink is always Compassionate, respectful, and I consider her more than just my doctor.
Providence Patient
My dr is always gracious and friendly to me. She takes time to address both my physical and mental health.
Providence Patient
Dr Essilink is amazing. I couldn't be more thankful and appreciative of the care she provides. She's always respectful, kind, empathetic, and has genuine concern for my well-being.
Providence Patient
Great doctor. She's personable, caring and knowledgeable.
Providence Patient
I feel Dr Esselink listens to my thoughts and concerns and adjusts her treatment. Very flexible but will voice her expertise. Then she let's me make the final decision.
Providence Patient
I only have good experiences with this care provider. And I much appreciate all the care and help.
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink is empathetic and professional. She responds to my chart messages/questions promptly.
Providence Patient
Dr Esselink always provides a complete and professional appointment.
Providence Patient
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.
Providence Patient