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Dr. Emma Patterson, MD

Dr. Emma Patterson, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Emma Patterson, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, OR and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Toronto, Fac Med in 1993. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center and Sacred Heart Medical Center-Riverbend. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

1040 NW 22nd Ave Ste 500 Portland, OR 97210
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Patterson is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Patterson specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Patterson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Patterson

3.6

27 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
26%
26%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Taylor Wells – Feb 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Denise Billings – Jun 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Steenslaw – Jun 05, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Peate – Aug 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Karen Shaw – Feb 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Loraine Baker – Feb 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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May 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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John Mahler in Salem, OR – Mar 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
14 people found this helpful
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Eva in Portland, OR – Jan 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Barry A. Perlmutter in Cornelius OR – May 31, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
22 people found this helpful
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Wynter in Portland, OR – Apr 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Emma Patterson developed a passion for bariatric surgery during her fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.  She has 19 years of experience and has performed over 4,000 laparoscopic...read more
  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University British Columbia Fac Med

    Residency Hospital, 1999
  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999
  • St Pauls Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Toronto, Fac Med

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
More than three years ago

Locations

Practice

Office1040 NW 22nd Ave Ste 500 Portland, OR 97210
1
Oregon Weight Loss Surgery LLC825 NE 20th Ave Ste 340 Portland, OR 97232
2
Wilshire Surgery Center9775 SW Wilshire St Ste 250 Portland, OR 97225
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2211 NE 139th St
    Vancouver, WA 98686
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center

    9205 SW Barnes Rd
    Portland, OR 97225
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Newberg Medical Center

    1001 N Providence Dr
    Newberg, OR 97132
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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