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Vanessa Peterson, MD

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Patient Rating:

4.9 72 ratings   Read all reviews

My Specialties:

Sleep Medicine, Board-certified

My Areas of Focus:

Sleep Disorders, Obesity Medicine, Restless Leg Syndrome

Languages:

English, Interpreters available for other languages

Gender:

Female

Affiliations:

Legacy Health Partners

About Me:

Dr. Vanessa Peterson is board certified in Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine. A medical graduate of Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth Dominica, West Indies, she completed her residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and her sleep medicine fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Peterson fosters a doctor-patient relationship that meets the patient where they are at with the goals of improving functionality, health and well-being, without necessarily relying on medications. Dr. Peterson enjoys spending time hiking in the beautiful outdoors with her husband and three young children and making different varieties of soaps.

Education:
Fellowship: Oregon Health & Science University
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Marquette University College of Nursing
Year I Started Practice: 2010
Hospitals Served: Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center

Patient Rating

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Average Rating:  4.9 out of 5.0
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  May 14, 2025
Dr Peterson takes the time to answer my questions and to help me make informed decisions
  May 09, 2025
An excellent doctor. Really takes the time to explain things, and she listens well, too.
  May 03, 2025
I really liked Dr Peterson. She explained everything in detail about the sleep study. Had reviewed my chart and was familiar with all my diagnoses and medications. She answered all my questions and offered suggestions that would improve the effectiveness of my medications. She is a wonderful doctor!
  May 01, 2025
Very disappointed in the lack of preparation and outcome of the conversation
  May 01, 2025
Dr. Peterson is amazing! I always feel like I am heard, she clearly lays out my options, and takes my thoughts into consideration.
  Apr 24, 2025
Excellent
  Apr 22, 2025
She was very nice and relatable.
  Apr 21, 2025
Nice lady.
  Apr 21, 2025
Dr Peterson is always friendly and professional. Very easy to talk to.
  Apr 18, 2025
She's excellent
  Mar 06, 2025
I rarely feel so heard by a medical professional. Thank you.
  Feb 27, 2025
This was my semi-annual follow up visit so that I could get my prescription renewed. Dr. Peterson is an excellent clinician, and her staff are very courteous and efficient. I'm extremely satisfied with the care I received.
  Feb 26, 2025
She is an excellent dr.
  Feb 12, 2025
Dr. Peterson was exemplary. She was knowledgeable and compassionate. She asked excellent questions and listened well to my responses. She was engaging, positive and kind. I would highly recommend her.
  Feb 07, 2025
Very organized. Very knowledgeable. Listened to my concerns. Took command.Looks like end of questioning She is outstanding and I am a retired interistShe has the knowledge, personality of an excellent physican. Has helped my sleep apnea.
  Jan 28, 2025
Peterson did her homework, understood the reason for the visit and was well versed in the area we were exploring.
  Jan 22, 2025
Very good
  Jan 11, 2025
Dr Peterson is one of the best doctor that I was lucky to have..
  Jan 11, 2025
This was my first visit. Dr Peterson friendly, knowledgeable, listed to my concerns, and worked with me to develop my treatment plan
  Dec 22, 2024
Knowledgeable Helpful. Best there is
  Dec 20, 2024
I was very nicely surprised at how the dr was so familiar with my health chart info. She was engaging, personable, knowledgeable and I enjoyed the appointment
  Nov 27, 2024
We had a comprehensive conversation about my medical issues, short term needs and options. I always feel like a partner in managing my healthcare.
  Nov 15, 2024
Always on time. Very helpful and informative. Thank you to the whole team.
  Oct 28, 2024
Very respectful and helpful.I felt a genuine concern for myself and my wife's needs.
  Oct 24, 2024
Dr Peterson is a good listener, detailed oriented, and is able to handle my complex health issues. This is why I waited so long to see her. I am not willing to see another sleep specialist because the other two sleep specialists I saw through the years, did not want to get to the root of my insomnia and low oxygen problems. I would highly recommend Dr. Peterson with the caveat that a person would have to wait a while to get in to see her.
  Oct 05, 2024
Excellent care by all involved,
  Sep 30, 2024
She really knew how to put me at ease around my questions with sleep apnea, and was honest and clear with me and her staff was wonderful.
  Aug 04, 2024
Aside from how long it took to wait for an appointment, it was a great experience so far.
  Jul 31, 2024
Demonstrated deep concern for my condition and how to improve it.
  Jun 30, 2024
This was my first visit to see Dr. Petersen. I had to transfer my care from Legacy Mt Hood after my previous Sleep Medicine specialist left the practice. Dr. Petersen spent considerable time going over my medical history and records. She communicated clearly and allowed me to ask questions. I left her office feeling very well cared for.
  Jun 11, 2024
Dr Peterson was delightful, knowledgeable, and lovely with whom to have a visit.
  May 24, 2024
Excellent provider who listens well and seems to have good diagnostic skills.
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