Dr. Karen Saks, MD
Dr. Karen Saks, MD is a gastroenterologist in Portland, OR and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Tel Aviv University / Sackler Faculty of Medicine|Tel Aviv University / Sackler School Of Medicine in 2011. She is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center and Adventist Health Tillamook. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
The Oregon Clinic
9701 SW Barnes Rd Portland, OR 97225Make an Appointment
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Dr. Saks is affiliated with Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center Portland, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Saks is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
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- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Saks' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saks
4.7
| 5 Star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 Star | 11% | 11% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 6% | 6% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Saks?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Saks to family and friends is 4.6666665 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
As gastroenterologist, I strive to form a relationship with each patient in order to provide personalized care in treating his/her gastrointestinal disease. I enjoy working together with patients and referring physicians to provide education about the disease process and find the most effective treatment.biography
Dr. Saks was born in Tel Aviv, Israel and grew up in Southern California. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara and returned to Israel to attend medical school at Tel Aviv University...read moreGastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Oregon Health & Science University
Internship HospitalOregon Health & Science University
Fellowship Hospital, 2017Oregon Health & Science University
Residency Hospital, 2014Tel Aviv University / Sackler Faculty Of Medicine|tel Aviv University / Sackler School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2011
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The Oregon Clinic
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsOutstanding 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
View all awardsAmerica'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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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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 home1% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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