Compare 14 pathologists in Bend, OR. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Most common: MD
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Bend is a one-hospital town that punches above its weight. St. Charles Health System handles everything from ski injuries to cardiac surgery for a region that stretches across three counties. The outdoor recreation culture here shapes both the patient population and the providers who choose to practice in Central Oregon.
Bend has 14 pathologists. The most common credential is MD (79%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
St. Charles Bend sits on the east side of town along NE Neff Road, and nearly all specialty care runs through or adjacent to that campus. Primary care and dental practices are spread across the Old Mill District, NorthWest Crossing, and the 27th Street medical corridor. There is no meaningful public transit, so a car is essential. For services St. Charles does not offer, patients drive roughly three hours to Portland.
Providers practice throughout Bend. Old Mill District is a commercial hub along the Deschutes River with medical offices and proximity to St. Charles Bend hospital. NorthWest Crossing is a newer mixed-use neighborhood on Bend's west side with growing primary care and dental options. Downtown Bend is the walkable core of the city with established practices and easy access to St. Charles. Awbrey Butte is a hillside residential area on the west side, a short drive from St. Charles and specialty clinics along NE Neff Road.
St. Charles Bend is a major hospital in the area. Oregon State University-Cascades trains practitioners locally. St. Charles Health System is the largest employer in Central Oregon and the only hospital system serving a region the size of some East Coast states.
Most patients never meet their pathologist. Your biopsy sample is sent to the pathology lab, processed, stained, and examined under a microscope. The pathologist writes a detailed report describing what they see and providing a diagnosis. This report goes to your treating doctor within a few days. If you request a second opinion on pathology, the original slides are sent to another pathologist for independent review.
Many primary care panels in Bend are full, so new residents should start searching for a provider as soon as they arrive. St. Charles has a physician referral line that tracks who is accepting new patients.
You generally do not schedule visits with a pathologist. They work behind the scenes. Your treating physician may request a pathology consultation for complex cases. Second opinions on pathology slides (especially cancer diagnoses) can be requested through your doctor. Some pathologists run specialized clinics for blood disorders or coagulation problems.
Biopsy interpretation: $100-500 · Surgical pathology (complex): $500-2,000 · Molecular/genetic testing: $300-5,000+ · Blood panel: $50-300
Bend, OR has 14 licensed pathologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pathologists in Bend, OR are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
PacificSource and Moda are the most common carriers in the Bend market. Oregon Health Plan is accepted at St. Charles and most primary care offices. Kaiser Permanente does not have a presence in Central Oregon, so Kaiser members traveling to Bend should plan accordingly.
Biopsy interpretation costs $100 to $500. Complex surgical pathology runs $500 to $2,000. Molecular or genetic testing costs $300 to $5,000 or more. Actual costs in Bend, OR depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Pathology charges are often included in your surgical or procedural billing. Complex molecular testing (gene panels) may require separate prior authorization. Verify that the lab processing your specimen is in-network.
With only one hospital system in town, most specialists are affiliated with St. Charles. Primary care options include St. Charles Medical Group, Bend Memorial Clinic, and a handful of independent practices. If your insurance network excludes St. Charles, your local options narrow considerably.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Bend, OR, 79% hold the MD credential and 7% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
43% of pathologists in Bend, OR accept Medicare. Medicare covers pathology services as part of diagnostic testing. Biopsy interpretation, lab work, and molecular testing are covered when medically indicated. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
St. Charles maintains referral relationships with OHSU in Portland and other specialty centers in the Willamette Valley. For non-emergency specialty care, expect a roughly three-hour drive to Portland. Telehealth consultations with Portland-based specialists are increasingly common.
Yes. Bend has experienced rapid population growth, and many primary care panels are closed to new patients. St. Charles operates a provider referral service, and Bend Memorial Clinic maintains a waitlist. New residents should begin looking within their first week.
Top accepted carriers in Bend, OR include qhp-73836, medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-63474, and qhp-54192.
Pathology services are billed as part of your medical care. Biopsy interpretation is typically covered under surgical or diagnostic benefits. Lab work is covered under your lab benefits. Second-opinion pathology reviews may have additional costs. Complex molecular testing (gene panels for cancer) requires prior authorization and can be expensive. Verify that your pathology lab is in-network.