Compare 42 preventive medicine physicians in Portland, OR. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
42
Preventive Medicine Physicians
100%
Accepting patients
60%
Most common: MD
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Portland's healthcare identity is shaped by OHSU, the only academic medical center in Oregon, perched on Marquam Hill like a small city of its own. Below it, Legacy and Providence split the map into competing networks that give patients real choices. The city's deep roots in naturopathic and integrative medicine mean you'll find treatment philosophies here that barely exist in most metro areas.
Portland has 42 preventive medicine physicians. The most common credential is MD (60%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
OHSU sits atop Marquam Hill with an aerial tram connecting to the South Waterfront. Legacy Good Samaritan anchors the northwest side, while Providence Portland covers the east. The MAX light rail and streetcar connect several hospital-adjacent neighborhoods, but most Portlanders drive or bike to appointments. Cross-river commutes between east and west Portland add 15 to 20 minutes during rush hour.
Providers practice throughout Portland. Pearl District is a walkable downtown neighborhood with Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center and specialist offices. Alberta Arts District is a vibrant northeast Portland corridor with community clinics and culturally responsive care options. Hawthorne is a popular southeast neighborhood with independent practices and naturopathic medicine offices. Division is a growing east Portland corridor with new medical offices and quick access to Providence Portland.
Nearby hospitals include OHSU Hospital, Providence Portland Medical Center, and Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. Local training programs run through Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and Portland State University. OHSU is Oregon's only academic health center and sits atop Marquam Hill overlooking downtown Portland.
A preventive medicine evaluation is thorough. The physician will assess your personal and family medical history, lifestyle factors (diet, exercise, sleep, stress), current health metrics (blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose), and relevant screening test results. They create a personalized prevention plan that addresses your highest-priority risks. Workplace evaluations include exposure assessments and fitness-for-duty testing specific to your job requirements.
Bring your insurance card and a valid ID. Portland providers tend to run on time but schedule tightly, so arriving ten minutes early is standard. Many clinics close by 5 PM, though urgent care centers stay open later.
See a preventive medicine physician for comprehensive health risk assessments, executive health evaluations, travel medicine consultations, occupational health evaluations (workplace exposures, fitness-for-duty exams), vaccine recommendations, and personalized prevention plans based on your family history and risk factors. Some preventive medicine doctors also serve as primary care physicians with a prevention focus.
Preventive visit: $0 (ACA-covered) · Executive health evaluation: $1,000-5,000 · Occupational fitness exam: employer-paid · Travel medicine consultation: $100-300
Portland, OR has 42 licensed preventive medicine physicians. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of preventive medicine physicians in Portland, OR are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Oregon's Medicaid program (Oregon Health Plan) covers a large share of the population and is accepted at most major systems. For marketplace plans, Moda, Providence, and Kaiser Permanente are the dominant carriers. Kaiser operates its own closed network with clinics across the metro.
A preventive visit is $0 under the ACA. Executive health evaluations cost $1,000 to $5,000. Occupational fitness exams are employer-paid. A travel medicine consultation runs $100 to $300. Actual costs in Portland, OR depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Standard preventive screenings (mammography, colonoscopy, immunizations) are free under the ACA. Anything beyond standard guidelines (executive panels, advanced imaging) is typically out of pocket.
Portland has strong provider density, but the east side of the city and outer suburbs like Gresham and Troutdale have fewer options. OHSU, Legacy, and Providence each run their own physician networks, so start by checking which system your insurance covers best.
10% of preventive medicine physicians in Portland, OR accept Medicare. Medicare covers the Annual Wellness Visit at no cost. Preventive screenings recommended by the USPSTF (mammograms, colonoscopies, vaccinations) are covered without cost-sharing. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some preventive medicine physicians in Portland, OR accept Oregon Health Plan, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers preventive services in all states, including immunizations and age-appropriate screenings. The ACA expanded preventive coverage requirements. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Oregon Health Plan participation before scheduling.
Oregon is one of a handful of states that license naturopathic physicians with prescribing authority. Many insurance plans, including some OHP and marketplace plans, cover ND visits. Portland has one of the highest naturopathic-doctor-per-capita ratios in the country.
OHSU accepts both referrals and self-scheduled appointments for most departments. As an academic medical center, it tends to handle complex and specialty cases, but its primary care clinics at the South Waterfront and Marquam Hill are open to new patients.
Top accepted carriers in Portland, OR include unitedhealthcare, kaiser, medicare, qhp-63474, and qhp-56707.
Standard preventive screenings (immunizations, cancer screenings, wellness visits) are covered at 100% under the ACA. Executive health evaluations and advanced screening packages beyond standard guidelines are typically not covered and cost $1,000 to $5,000 out of pocket. Occupational health services are usually covered by the employer, not personal health insurance.