Joan Nelson, MPH, PA-C, is a certified PA (Physician Associate) with Providence Medical Group-Gateway Family Medicine. She enjoys seeing patients of all ages, especially families, and growing with them over time. “I enjoy helping people understand their own bodies so they can become healthier – physically, mentally and socially,” she says. As an advocate for her patients, she emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle in achieving and maintaining health. “My role is to share medical knowledge and evidence and to help people apply that information to their own lives,” says Joan. A graduate of Beloit College in Wisconsin, she earned her PA degree at Duke University in Durham, NC and her Master of Public Health at Portland State University.
PracticeProvidence Medical Group - Gateway Family Medicine
GenderFemale
EducationDuke University
Not Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedPacific Medical Center TRICARE, Health Net, Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan Medicaid, United Behavioral Health, Care Oregon Medicare Advantage, Health Net, Atrio Health Plans Medicare Advantage, Care Oregon Medicaid, United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage, Provider Network Of America, Health Net-Tricare, Allcare Health Plan Medicaid, United Healthcare, Providence Health Plan, Cigna PPO
Office NameProvidence Medical Group - Gateway Family Medicine
ServicesJoan Nelson offers family practice services in Portland, OR. A family doctor is typically a general practitioner who treats most family members from children to adults.
Joan Nelson in Portland, OR may treat physical symptoms, prescribe medications, diagnose conditions and much more.
Please call Providence Medical Group - Gateway Family Medicine at (503) 215-4250 to schedule an appointment in Portland, OR or to get more information.