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Ruth Ellen Medak, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Portland, Oregon
NPI 1245470640

Ruth Ellen Medak is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician based in Portland, OR and is specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Ruth Ellen Medak practices in Portland, OR and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Ruth Ellen Medak is 1245470640 and holds a License No. MD09230 (Oregon).

The current practice location address for Ruth Ellen Medak is 2801 N Gantenbein Ave, Portland, OR and can be reached out via phone at 503-413-6862.

Location: 2801 N Gantenbein Ave, Portland, OR, 97208-3777
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Provider Profile Details
NPI Number
1245470640
Provider Name
Ruth Ellen Medak
Credential
MD
Provider Entity Type
Individual
Gender
Female
Address
2801 N Gantenbein Ave, Portland, OR, 97208-3777
Phone Number
503-413-6862
Fax Number
Provider Enumeration Date
02/24/2009
Last Update Date
03/09/2024
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Provider Business Practice Location Address Details
Address
2801 N Gantenbein Ave
City
Portland
State
Oregon
Zip
97227-1623
Phone Number
503-413-6862
Fax Number
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Provider Business Mailing Address Details
Address
2801 N Gantenbein Ave
City
Portland
State
Oregon
Zip
97227-1623
Phone Number
503-413-6862
Fax Number
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Provider's Taxonomy Details 1
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Internal Medicine
Speciality
-
Taxonomy
207R00000X
License No.
MD09230 (Oregon)
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
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Provider's Taxonomy Details 2
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification
Internal Medicine
Speciality
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Taxonomy
207RH0002X
License No.
MD09230 (Oregon)
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
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