Claire Gould, MD
Specialist
My Specialties:
Gynecology, Board-certified, Fellowship Trained; Minimally Invasive Surgery,
My Areas of Focus:
Alternatives to Hysterectomy, Myomectomy, Sexual Health, Abnormal Bleeding (Management), Adolescent Gynecology
Languages:
English, Interpreters available for other languages
Gender:
Female
Legacy Health Partners
Legacy Medical Group-Advanced Gynecology
19875 S.W. 65th Ave., Suite 250
Tualatin, OR 97062-8353
503-612-5260
Legacy Medical Group-Urogynecology
2222 N.W. Lovejoy St. Building 1, Suite 304
Portland, OR 97210-3033
503-413-5787
About Me:
Claire Gould, MD, is passionate about providing women with minimally invasive options to treat a large number of gynecologic disorders. She joined Legacy Health System after serving 12 years in the United States Air Force as an Ob/GYN. During her time in the service, Dr. Gould was part of the core teaching faculty at the San Antonio Military Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, and received multiple awards recognizing her dedication to teaching. Dr. Gould is fellowship-trained in Gynecologic Endoscopy through the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) and is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has performed over 600 minimally invasive procedures and has advanced skills in laparoscopy, hysterscopy and robotic surgery. While born and raised in Texas, Dr. Gould is very excited to return to Portland and the Pacific NW. In her spare time, Dr. Gould enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, traveling and spending time with her husband and two children.
Education:
Fellowship:
Legacy Good Samaritan
Residency:
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium - San Antonio, TX
Medical School:
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX
Year I Started Practice:
2007
Hospitals Served:
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
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Dr. Gould was amazing, kind, and a good listener. She spoke to me clearly and offered her continued care should I need it.
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They were very diligent in keeping the office sanitary and made sure I felt safe and comfortable on my visit
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DR. GOULD IS ONE OF THE BEST GYNECOLOGISTS I HAVE EVER SEEN. SHE LISTENED AND OFFERED TREATMENT OPTIONS. I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH HER KNOWLEDGE AND FOLLOWTHRU.
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professional, good listener, informative, knowledgeable and kind. Great combination.
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Dr. Gould is a warm and caring gynecologist and spent a great deal of time with me because it just so happened I had a bad mammogram the same day I was seeing her and now need a needle biopsy. She reassured me that as soon as she knew any results I would and couldn't have been any better.
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Dr. Gould was friendly and a good communicator.
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This provider is fabulous.
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She was nice and very helpful. I felt comfortable and taken care of. I would highly recommend this provider!
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The front desk receptionist was rude & dismissive but Dr. Gould was wonderful.
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Dr Gould is one of the best doctors I've ever had. she is a great listener and she explains everything concisely
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Dr. Gould was amazing and caring. She got to the heart of the problem and provided different solutions. she listened and treated me with kindness. I'm very grateful to have her as my doctor
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Always a good visit to this office.
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Dr. Gould was very kind and attentive, and provided a good diagnosis of my symptoms, but did not offer any likely reason why they occurred.
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I just met Dr. Gould for the first time yesterday. She far exceeded my expectations. She was so empathetic, knowledgeable and approachable. I felt really good after my appointment and really trust her with my care. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone need advanced gynecological care. Thank you for employing such a great person and doctor!
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My experience with Dr. Claire Gould Is the MOST AMAZING, KIND, CARING, CONSIDERATE, PATIENT, & VERY Non~Judgmental she is so friendly & genuinely cares.... She took me under her wing during the MOST stressful time of my life dealing cervical issues, fibroids issues, bleeding issues/ severe anemia...... She did EVERYTHING she could to make sure I'd be able to have my surgery safely as possible being a NO BLOOD Surgery just AMAZING.... I will send direct ALL my family & friends to her she's the ABSOLUTE BEST..... WE need MORE Dr's like her throughout Legacy.... I wish she could be MORE than my OBGYN I wish she could be my primary care too just respect & adore her can't express enough.....
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Dr. Gould is a wonderful doctor. She shares her expertise kindly and clearly and is very skilled. I so appreciate her help with my medical issues.
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Dr Gould is simply amazing. She is very personable, compassionate, listens to me and answers my questions thoroughly, and always treats me with the utmost respect.
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This was my first visit and I felt welcomed. Dr. Gould was very professional, pleasant and knowledgeable. I will definitely come back.
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all I can say was I am so impressed! Dr. Gould came to see me in the ER due to my issues I was having, from that meeting (which I had never seen her prior) she took care of my concerns and made me feel heard. she not only came to see me on a day she was not covering, but then made time the very next day to complete a biopsy. she took the same care she had the day before. she was warm and personable. she even gave me a hug and called me personally with my results. I will continue to see Dr. Gould from this experience and I will even look to see if there is a PCP within Legacy I will see as my PCP for 15 years passed away. thank you for all your care!!
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best doctor everthree family members er go to Dr. Gould because she is so wonderful
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Dr. Gould was everything I look for in a Doctor ; caring, compassionate and a good listener . We need more doctors like her !
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This was only my first visit with Dr. Gould, but she was very helpful in answering all my questions. She was recommended by a friend and I understand why. I plan to continue to use her as my gynecologist from here on out.
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provider listened to my concerns. gave me options of treatments and for those treatments I was not a candidate for, she explained why. Her manner was very friendly and factual.
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Receptionist was extremely rude. Nursing Assistant was laying on a chair in view of patients chatting with rude Receptionist. They both acted as if helping a client was interrupting their conversation. Very unprofessional.
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dr Gould is the best women's doc I've ever been to. she found my chronic problem with the first visit I saw her which was literally not diagnosed properly for 45 years!!!
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Very good experience.
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Always a good experience with Dr. Gould. She is very professional, knowledgeable, personable and easy to talk to.
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Dr. Gould is a wonderful doctor who takes the time to listen to your needs.
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Dr. Gould is the best doctor I have ever gone to. She spent so much time with me explaining endometriosis, she helped guide me down a care path that we both felt would help me, and she believed that my pain was real. I only wish I had found her ten years sooner! This is the only gynecologist I will recommend to others in chronic pain, she truly listens and cares about her patients! Thank you Dr. Gould & Legacy for providing such great services.
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Dr. Gould took the time to listen to me and address my concerns. She was kind and caring. She is knowledgeable about current treatments.
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the best doctor
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Dr. Gould is simply wonderful and the whole office is very supportive and helpful
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all was good
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She did a fantastic job! She answered all of my questions and explained them very well!
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Dr. Gould was so kind and helpful. She listened carefully and answered all of my questions.
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I have already told my mother, my fiance, and my Naturopath Doctor, all about how wonderful Dr Gould is. I am so happy that I am now her patient.
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Everyone in the office was amazingly friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, and helpful. Dr Gould is excellent,
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Dr. Gould listened carefully to my concerns, was empathetic and offered solutions. She is non-judgmental and easy to talk to. This was my first visit with Dr. Gould and I am very happy I was referred to her.
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Dr. Gould was excellent. She explained things very well, listened exceptionally well, and overall was someone who immediately established rapport and trust with me. I wish she could be my PCP!
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The staff that brought me to the room (MA) ? can be a little friendly - (she was not a warm person). Anything discussed behind the door either w/MA or physician is very personal therefore making patients comfortable helps ease the atmosphere (a little). Thank you!
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Dr. Gould is always very kind, patient, understanding, and thorough.
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I needed a biopsy and entered appt with much anxiety. Everyone was amazing to me at getting me stabilized. They were very understanding and truly compassionate.
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Dr. Gould is a great physician. I'm grateful to have her as my gynecologist.
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nothing bad to say at all. Dr Gould and her staff represent excellent clinicians. I met friendly, concerned, knowledgeable, detailed staff. They were reassuring, anticipatory and proactive. "nice work!" and Thank you!
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Very knowledgeable provider, I would trust her with my health questions. She is very kind and respectful to me and my family during my visits. She also respects my opinions and asks for feedback.
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Dr. Gould was an exceptional doctor. She was kind ad caring and made me feel less worried and anxious. The receptionist was fabulous too. She called to let me know there was a cancellation so I could get seen sooner.
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She did an outstanding job and knew much more than most providers. I was very impressed!
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We had discussed my issue a year ago and worked on a plan. I got caught up and busy with kids and finally took time to 'fix' me. We went over what worked/didn't work and followed through with what we both felt comfortable and positive to help me with my issue.
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she is the best Dr!
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Dr. Gould was extremely helpful, explained everything extremely well, and made sure that all of my questions and concerns were addressed. She was kind, respectful, and professional, and made me feel very comfortable even though I was stressed out about the health concern that I came in for.
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Dr. Gould is extremely helpful for answering health questions and really provided good advice and successful solutions.
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Efficient & professional.
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efficient and knowledgeable MD
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I really appreciate DR Gould knowing about all of the things that happened in the past hear that brought us to her. I also really appreciated her compassion!
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Dr. Gould is a very caring Doctor and very much appreciated her concern to help me.
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Dr.Gould is an excellent doctor. She is confident in what she does yet very down to earth. She explains everything throughly yet easy to understand. She listens to what the parient has to say and provides options for treatment. She looks out for the best of the patient. As a patient, I feel she respected my choices and provided the best option for treatment. I wish all doctors were just like her.
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Dr. Gould spent almost an hour discussing my medical issues, drawing diagrams and carefully explaining the procedure I need. The best gynecologist I have ever been to!
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Dr. Gould is fantastic! She really takes her time to listen and explain. Her exams are very thorough and gentle. She makes an uncomfortable exam as comfortable as it can be. She also had a med student with her that day and provided him with the explanations of what and why during the exam (I also found this helpful). So thankful that she is my provider.
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Dr Gould is the best Gyno I've ever had. I have a complicated medical history, and she really is knowledgeable and understanding.
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Dr. Gould and her staff is amazing. Always there to assist when needed. From check in to check out the flow is amazing. Good job!
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Dr. Gould was affable and very relaxed in talking about changing female bodies in menopause. This openness is critical to ensuring that questions and concerns find answers.
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Dr Gould is amazing and so easy to talk to! She took care of an issue that I was hesitant to take care of, and was totally understanding. She is so amazing I trust her with my teenager and have been willing to follow her from [location removed].
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this was my first visit with dr. Gould. I was comfortable almost from the get-go because of who she is
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I have recently moved to this area. Finding new doctors can be daunting. I consider myself quite lucky to have found Dr. Gould. Seeing the gynecologist is often an unpleasant experience. From the moment I registered until I left I give the whole practice an A+.
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she's the best, Dr. Gould
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she was really nice and I was very comfortable the entire time considering it was my first gyn appt.
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the doctor was very kind and didn't make me feel uncomfortable
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Dr. Gould is very knowledgeable, explains things clearly, listens, is objective, professional, caring, and kind. She is the best provider I have ever seen. I am grateful I have Dr. Gould as my doctor. She makes good decisions, is collaborative, always offers good options for treatment and makes sure I am well-informed. She is one of a kind.
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receptionist gave the impression that they were bored of being there which I feel could affect some patients who come in and can feel unwelcomed. other than that every staff member encountered during visit was very kind and helpful
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The reason for the "2" is I have called post visit three times this week to ask about my continued symptoms, asking for advice or if I should come back in for a follow-up. NO ONE got back to me! I finally had to go to my primary care doctor, ask for a woman, and go that route, explaining my symptoms, etc all over again. There is absolutely no good reason to not call back a patient....especially one who has called three times asking for help!
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Very professional, respectful, and very attentive to my health concerns
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Dr. Gould is a pleasure to be with as a dr. She;'s everything a dr. should & could be.
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Dr. Gould is a very compassionate and competent provider.
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Dr. Gould is my 7th gyn doctor I've had (because of frequent relocations), and she is by far the best I've encountered. She is very thoughtful and insightful and made my visit very comfortable. The receptionists were very efficient and courteous as well.
Dr. Gould is an outstanding care provider. She is compassionate and empathetic, a good listener and fantastic at making her patients feel reassured and confident in the treatment plan moving forward.