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Dr. Nora Bucher, MD

Dr. Nora Bucher, MD

Medical Oncology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Nora Bucher, MD is a medical oncologist in Portland, OR and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program (AZPOD) At Midwestern University in 1983. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center and Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (51 reviews)

Practice

265 N Broadway Portland, OR 97227
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bucher is affiliated with Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital Hood River, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Bucher specializes in the areas of Hematology, Medical Oncology & Oncology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. 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. Bucher's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bucher

4.6

51 ratings, 36 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Mar 27, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Candyce – Oct 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Oct 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Oct 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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RCW – Aug 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Aug 23, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Aug 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Beth Upshaw – Aug 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Aug 01, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Aug 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Rick Barkow, – Apr 01, 2023
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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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Carole A Wilcox – Mar 31, 2023
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Mar 31, 2023
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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
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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
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About Me

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care philosophy

As an oncologist, I have the privilege of caring and extending hope and compassion to patients who are in need of urgent care and/or, complex treatments.

biography

Dr. Bucher is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist. In addition to over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bucher has subspecialty training in breast cancer, cancer genetics and genomics, and pharmacology. She has also contributed...read more
  • Medical Oncology

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital Northwestern University Mcgaw Medical Center Chicago

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California Los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008
  • Arizona Podiatric Medicine Program (azpod) At Midwestern University

    Medical School, 1983
  • Board Certifications - American Board Of Medical Oncology

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Hematology
Medical Oncology
American Board of Medical Specialties
Oncology
Self designated 
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • G2 checkpoint abrogation and checkpoint kinase-1 targeting in the treatment of cancer, 02/12/2008

  • Bertram A. Richardson Fellowship for Study Abroad, 2000

Locations

Practice

Compass Oncology265 N Broadway Portland, OR 97227
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  • Hours
    • Mon: open 24 hours
    • Tue: open 24 hours
    • Wed: open 24 hours
    • Thu: open 24 hours
    • Fri: open 24 hours
  • Directions

Practice

Compass Oncology265 N Broadway Portland, OR 97227
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Practice

Compass Oncology Pharmacy1498 SE Tech Center Pl Vancouver, WA 98683
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital

    810 12th St
    Hood River, OR 97031
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience 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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • 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

    View all awards

    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
  • Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

    1015 NW 22nd Ave
    Portland, OR 97210
    Recipient of 5
    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

    View all awards

    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

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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