Paula Folger, MD

Not accepting new patients

Patient Rating:

5.0 Read all reviews

My Specialties:

Geriatrics, Board-certified; Geriatrics, Board-certified; Internal Medicine, Board-certified

Languages:

English, Interpreters available for other languages

Gender:

Female

Affiliations:

Legacy Health Partners

About Me:

Dr. Paula Folger is a primary care geriatrician, new to Legacy Medical Group-Raleigh Hills. She has been a long-time internist and geriatrician at Legacy Good Samaritan, previously working as medical director of several skilled nursing facilities in the Portland area and in a small geriatric primary care practice. She is also Program Director for Legacy Emanuel and Good Samaritan Internal Medicine Residency Program. She is delighted with the opportunity to be transitioning her clinical practice to geriatric primary care at Raleigh Hills. Dr. Folger received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She performed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Legacy Health, and fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Folger continues to be an active member of the geriatric medical community and is eager to be welcoming patients 70 years and older, or those with medical needs associated with aging

Education:
Fellowship: Oregon Health & Science University
Residency: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Internship: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center - Omaha, NE
Year I Started Practice: 2007
Hospitals Served: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

Patient Rating

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Average Rating:  5.0 out of 5.0

  Mar 4, 2024
Dr. Folger is kind, welcoming, attentive, and competent. She takes care of details in the moment. I am grateful to have her as my pcp.

  Mar 4, 2024
It's such a good clinic that it's very hard to get timely appointments- no flexibility - although they try very hard to accommodate.The pre appointment form is a joke

  Mar 1, 2024
Dr Folger is the best doctor I have ever visited.

  Feb 23, 2024
I dearly love Dr.Folger, enough so that I drive clear across town to see her. Also the office staff are very nice as well.

  Feb 23, 2024
Dr. Folger is a highly responsive doctor. She listens, always makes me feel better after seeing her.

  Feb 23, 2024
I have always had a good experiences.

  Feb 16, 2024
Nothing bad, doctor seems to understand me well

  Feb 16, 2024
I always look forward to my visit with Dr. Folger. This physician is a delight! She is knowledgeable, she asksAll the right questions & show's all the respect a person could ask for.

  Feb 9, 2024
Dr FOLGER best Doctor I have

  Feb 9, 2024
Dr Folger is a gerontologist. She understands us.

  Feb 5, 2024
Very good overall

  Feb 2, 2024
I AM SO IMPRESSED WITH DR. FOLGER AND HER STAFF. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH THE CARE EXTENTED TO ME. LILI DID A GREAT JOB AND VERY PROFESSIONAL IN A FRIENDLY WAY. AND, CHRIS, SAVES THE DAY EVERYTIME I CALL HIM.

  Jan 29, 2024
Dr Folger is the best doctor I have ever had. I am pleased that she is always available through her advice nurse.

  Jan 29, 2024
I am fortunate to have such excellent care.

  Jan 26, 2024
Chris and Dr. Folger are the best in every way! Totally great!!!

  Jan 22, 2024
Dr Folger is amazing and is very attuned to her patients.

  Jan 19, 2024
Dr Folger was great caring and knowledgeable. I am privileged to have her as my physician.

  Jan 12, 2024
Visit was an extremely productive session of evaluating my total health picture and deciding best treatment strategies. Every issue I had, big or little, was addressed.

  Jan 8, 2024
Doctor Folger is the best! I am so lucky to be in her practice

  Jan 8, 2024
Dr Folger listened to my concerns and counseled me in the most positive, professional way! She is fantastic!!

  Dec 22, 2023
Truly excellent doctor

  Dec 15, 2023
If only you had 100 Dr. Folger. She is so good and soooooo busy. WE feel lucky our Dad got into her clinic.

  Dec 15, 2023
Dr. Folger listened, asked questions, was interested in what I had to say.

  Dec 15, 2023
It's always good

  Dec 11, 2023
Dr. Folger and her staff are EXCELLENT! The best care ever!

  Dec 11, 2023
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Folger. I feel so lucky to have her as my doctor. I gave her name to two friends who asked me for a primary doctor recommendation. Unfortunately, Dr. Folger Is not taking new patients. She Is a very popular physician and highly In demand!

  Dec 8, 2023
Dr Folger provides excellent care. Nurse Chris was really helpful on the phone when my mom wasn't doing well.

  Dec 4, 2023
Extremely professional staff and Doctor !

  Dec 4, 2023
This office and Dr Folger are by far the most professional and caring I have ever had!!!

  Nov 27, 2023
Dr. Folger is great!

  Nov 27, 2023
Dr Folger and Chris really make the effort to connect with my elderly and cognitively impaired parents. They are extremely responsive and caring.

  Nov 20, 2023
Dr Folger is a very good listener and allows enough time for my appointment.

  Nov 17, 2023
Sr Folger is smart, caring, a wonderful listener. I never feel rushed when meeting with her. Her support and insights are exceptional.

  Nov 13, 2023
Appreciate conversations with Dr. Folger.

  Nov 10, 2023
Dr. Folger is an excellent doctor. She takes time with you and listens to your concerns. Legacy needs more doctors like her!

  Nov 10, 2023
Dr.Folger was very nice and listened to me. She helped with my medicines and answered all of our questions.

  Nov 6, 2023
The doctor addresses all my concerns and questions

  Oct 30, 2023
Really pleased to have Dr. Folger for my doctor. So caring and so thorough. I have a myriad of problems right now, but feel confidentThat she will help me figure out the situation, and in the meantime, she makes me feel calm about it all. And I feel that she is doingEverything to get to the root of the problems as quickly as possible. So glad to be working with her on this. A+

  Oct 23, 2023
Dr.Folger is the most efficient, kind, respectful and sensible primary care doctor I have ever had. She often comes up with ideas to help with health issues and helps me manage the health care system.

  Oct 16, 2023
This was my second visit to see Dr. Folger. She's very thorough, friendly and knowledgeable. She listens to me and does not judge. She is so respectful of my needs and wants. I am so glad she is my doctor.

  Oct 9, 2023
The visit went extremely well, Dr. Folger examined my latest problem, giving a clear concise plan to deal with it, with an easy to understand after visit summary.... My wife and I are very fortunate to have Dr. Folger as our primary care provider.

  Oct 6, 2023
Dr. Folger, M.A., and front office staff: All excellent, personable, and responsive to my needs/questions.

  Sep 29, 2023
We feel very fortunate to have Dr. Folger as our primary care physician. She is very vested in our concerns and conditions and devotes the entire time to making sure we understand. She is the BEST! We also appreciated Heather, who is very accommodating and a delightful person to work with.

  Sep 29, 2023
I think Dr. Folger is a fantastic doctor. I feel very comfortable with her. She not only listens to my issues but explains the answers in the language l understand. I am so lucky to have her as my doctor.

  Sep 25, 2023
Dr Folger is a good listener,empathetic, knowledgeable

  Sep 22, 2023
The office staff seem preoccupied and understaffed and do not communicate well my needs to an excellent provider

  Sep 18, 2023
Listened l, knew all my health issues and history and checked with me about them.Love the staff and Dr. Folger

  Sep 11, 2023
Very friendly and interested in my situation

  Aug 28, 2023
Always good! Looks me in the eye, very compassionate, listens intently to everything I say!

  Aug 28, 2023
So glad I found Dr Folger. She listens, explains, takes time and has a calm patience.

  Aug 18, 2023
I was treated with kindness concern and respect

  Aug 14, 2023
This visit was different as a student doctor took the lead of this examination rather than Dr Folger. I was asked for my permission, which I granted. Obviously the trainee was meeting for the first time so he was not fully familiar with my history and current condition. The examination went just fine, but without the ease and familiarity as with Dr Folger. Dr Folger did come in and spent the final 15 minutes or so of the appointment with me.

  Aug 14, 2023
I have the best doctor that Legacy could provide for anyone. She is the "best"!

  Aug 7, 2023
Dr Folger is the best physician I have ever had.

  Aug 7, 2023
Dr. Folger makes me feel like an old friend and I have only had 2 meetings with her. She is very focused on listening to my questions and concerns.She is very approachable, positive and upbeat. I have already recommended her to several of my friends and family too.I am thankful to have found her at this time of my life.

  Aug 4, 2023
No bad experiences since Dr Folger came to the practice. She is knowledgeable and professional but also approachable (friendly).

  Aug 4, 2023
Always a pleasure seeing doctor folger

  Jul 31, 2023
Assistant cleaning my ears was the best I have ever had (Japanese)?

  Jul 28, 2023
All good

  Jul 10, 2023
The provider is very good, understanding and very accommodating. The team treat me so nice.

  Jul 10, 2023
Dr. Folger always takes time with me and always kind.

  Jul 7, 2023
Dr Folger was awesome!!! Great to my MOM! Took time and listened!!!! Only issue ai had was getting her medical records transferred...I would say neither office was helpful. I have made at least 3 phone calls to old Doctors office and Dr Folgers office .....and showed up in person at Dr Folgers office twice...STILL DO NOT HAVE THE RECORDS!!!!

  Jul 7, 2023
I have recommended Dr. Folger to friends who are very happy. Dr. Folger is an experienced practitioner and excellent diagnostician. She asks questions and listens carefully. She is respectful and caring.

  Jun 30, 2023
I think dr Paula folger is very kind and sincerely questions how my health has been and helps me in solving problems.

  Jun 26, 2023
Nurse assistant seemed confused and was difficult to communicate with but otherwise love Dr Folger!

  Jun 16, 2023
Comfortable, showed genuine interest in my health and well being, caring.

  Jun 16, 2023
Dr. Folger provides outstanding care for my father.

  Jun 12, 2023
This is the best doctor for primary care I have ever had. She was knowledgeable, communicated the information well, and actually spent the time needed and spoke to me as if she wanted to help me and cared about my health. I left her feeling I had a true partner in my healthcare and was grateful that I had found such an amazing doctor to help me on my journey. Simply the best!

  Jun 9, 2023
Only good experiences relative to this visit.

  Jun 5, 2023
Wonderful better than expected

  Jun 2, 2023
I love Dr. Folger (geriatrician)! Respectful, listens. Spent 40 min. w/me, answering questions.

  May 26, 2023
Best experience ever with Dr. Folger. We are so lucky to be patients of hers.

  May 22, 2023
This was the first time that I saw Dr. Folger. She was superior in every way to any other PCP that I have had. I feel that she is invested in my good health.

  May 8, 2023
My experiences with Dr. Paula Folger is excellent.

  May 8, 2023
It was my first visit with this doctor. It was a very good experience.

  May 8, 2023
Dr is really good

  May 8, 2023
Dr. Folger listens to me, takes me seriously, and doesn't leave a discussion until we have come to an understanding. She tries to find solutions that fit my priorities, concentrating on what is most important to me.

  May 5, 2023
Dr. Folger provides excellent care. She listens and explains very well what and why she recommends procedures and tests.

  May 1, 2023
All goof

  Apr 28, 2023
Dr Folger is amazing! She is very experienced and very compassionate at the same time! She the consummate professional and yet so easy to talk to!

  Apr 28, 2023
Dr. Folger is very personable and has a lot of common sense!

  Apr 21, 2023
Dr. Folger is a rare "find." She combines all elements of a perfect physician: Attentiveness, humor & well-informed care.

  Apr 21, 2023
Dr. Was very responsive and positive, takes a long time to get office staff on phone for Questions

  Apr 21, 2023
Never had a bad experience! I need medicine referrals and that office helps me reorder medicines I need from the pharmacist.

  Apr 17, 2023
I had been seeing another Dr. For many years. However, I had begun to feel that I was not given his full attention. Dr.Folger immediately corrected meds I was taking and it made a marked difference to how I felt. She gave me Lyrica instead f Gabapentin,

  Apr 10, 2023
Dr. Folger does an excellent job explaining issues and has a very soothing manner dealing with my elderly mom.

  Apr 10, 2023
She makes you feel she cares

  Apr 7, 2023
All good! My only problem is finding a dermatologist.

  Apr 7, 2023
Dr. Folger and her team are the best!!!