Laura Van Houten, MD
Specialist
My Specialties:
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Board-certified
My Areas of Focus:
Bloodless Surgery Program, Breast Health, High Risk Obstetrics, Infertility, Obstetrics, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Complete Women's Health
Languages:
English, Interpreters available for other languages
Gender:
Female
Legacy Health Partners
Legacy Medical Group-Portland Obstetrics and Gynecology
1130 N.W. 22nd Ave., Suite 120 Building 3, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center campus
Portland, OR 97210-2934
503-413-7353
About Me:
Long dedicated to the health and care of women, Dr. Van Houten enjoys the breadth of practice encompassing both obstetrics and gynecology. Her areas of specific interest include high risk and normal obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, vulvar health, adolescent health, and contraceptive management. She seeks to provide women with the knowledge to make informed decisions to facilitate their personal health and well-being. Dr. Van Houten describes herself as an avid reader, crossword puzzle addict, NPR groupie, and dedicated runner. She and her husband are active supporters of the arts and enjoy the Pacific Northwest outdoors with their family including their Jack Russell Terrier, Evie Knievel.
Education:
Residency:
Oregon Health & Science University
Internship:
Oregon Health & Science University
Medical School:
Oregon Health & Science University
Year I Started Practice:
2005
Hospitals Served:
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
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She made me feel safe & secure.
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This provider is caring, knowledgeable, and efficient. I feel my cares are always addressed in a timely manner and she puts me at ease!
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I'm very pleased with the clinic & staff. Dr. Van Houten and her assistant are an excellent team and I trust them with my health.
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This was a pre-op visit for a planned procedure for the following Friday. Dr. Van Houten was an excellent listener & we both arrived at the conclusion that it would be best to postpone this procedure in the OR until after the COVID-19 crisis. She was very helpful in making me feel comfortable with this decoration. I valued her expertise & judgment greatly. She is a wonderful communicator. Dawn, her MA, is awesome as well.
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It was good experiences.
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Aura has been my doctor through two pregnancies and two births! I cannot imagine a more knowledgeable supportive doctor.
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Wonderful, thoughtful and knowledgeable doctor.
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I love Dr Vanhouten. she is friendly trustworthy and approachable
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Dr. Van Houten is compassionate, warm, and very competent. I was very much appreciate and trust her.
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Dr.Vanhouten, her assistant and the front office ladies are amazing. I have been going to their office for 10 years now and I won't go anywhere else. They are all amazing.
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I already knew that Dr. Van Houten would be great so that was not surprising, but I also want to say how great her medical assistant was. I came in feeling embarrassed and she put me right at ease and was so positive and affirming.
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Prior to this appointment, I used to see a different provider from the same office. They retired from this office. Hence, I saw this provider based on their availability and mine. his provider made the transition extremely easy and welcoming, and I feel I will be receiving the sameness high level of care that I did before. I very much appreciate the visit, and feel confident in the way I need to take care of myself moving forward.
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Always have good experiences here with all staff-- front desk, MAs, and providers. It continues to be an exceptional clinic.
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Dr. Van Houten is always a great doctor and makes the unpleasant visits/procedures go by fast and clearly explains everything.
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Dr. Van Houten was very knowledgeable, helpful, amd understanding. She took plenty of time to answer any questions I had.
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Everyone was great! It was my first time with Dr. Van Houten and she is amazing. Very thorough, put me at ease, and answered all my questions. Also, it was the quickest pap smear I've ever had, and I've had a lot. Love her already!!
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I really enjoy the providers that I work with. they listen to me and answer questions www have. I appreciate them.
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she is an excellent doctor, the front desk team are genuinely friendly and helpful, not the usual robotic friendliness. the medical assistant is also excellent, she is friendly and profession and has a sense of humour. I feel comfortable going to this clinic and doctor.
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I have recommended Dr. Van Houten to others and they have also been happy with her. She and the whole Legacy OBGYN Group are exceptional and even though other doctors are closer to where I live I won't see anyone else for my prenatal care. Dr. Van houten rules and is priceless. And it's definitely not my first gynecological rodeo so I know what I'm talking about.
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I love the staff and Dr Van Houten! I just wish they had a better ultrasound machine so I didn't have to go off site for a quality one and/or could have ultrasounds more often.
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I appreciated that Dr. Van Houten actually spend a good chunk of time with me. This was the first provider in a long time that took time to get to know me.
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Dr. Van Houten is wonderful!
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Dr. Van Houten is always kind, thoughtful and thorough in each visit I have had with her. I feel safe and cared for with her, which is somewhat difficult considering most procedures here are uncomfortable. I would also like to say that Dawn, her nurse, is incredible. I've been having a very difficult time personally and when I got upset, she asked if she could hug me. I'm so thankful I found these women to be my health care providers.
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I have recommended Dr. Van Houten to all my girlfriends. A woman's OB/GYN is a very important part of their health care team, and should be an advocate, sounding board, and confidante all in one, and she is all those things.
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Dr. Van Houten is a wonderful OB. she went above and beyond for us during my recent delivery of a baby girl, came in at 2 am to do the C-section when she was not even on call. She answered all of our questions thoroughly and spent hours with us. We are so grateful we had Dr. Van Houten and her other practice partners like Dr. Voge and the nursing staff at Legacy Good Samaritan.
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Loved meeting Dr Van Houten for the first time, and look forward to working with her moving forward. Everyone I interacted with at the office was lovely
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first time visit
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Dr. Van Houten's bedside manner was brusque & patronizing. She prescribed a very over the top oral med for a rash that I did not take. She was pushy & judgmental. I went in for a pap smear & she was advising me about items outside of her expertise - colonoscopy, rash, hemorrhoids.
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Dr. Van Houten & Dawn are always on time. They are an exceptional care team and I feel lucky to have them providing my OB care.
Received appt quickly & tests ordered right away as needed. She is a very nice lady & caring provider. :)