Polk county, OR

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Polk County, Oregon[edit | edit source]

  • Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,403, making it the least populous county in the Willamette Valley. The county seat is Dallas. The county is named for James K. Polk, the 11th president of the United States.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Polk County is located in the northwestern part of Oregon. It is bordered by Yamhill County to the north, Marion County to the east, Benton County to the south, and Lincoln County to the west. The county has a total area of 744 square miles, of which 741 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water.

Healthcare in Polk County[edit | edit source]

Salem Health West Valley[edit | edit source]

  • Salem Health West Valley is a non-profit, regional healthcare system located in Dallas, Oregon. It is a part of the larger Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics network. The hospital provides a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and maternity care.

Santiam Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Santiam Hospital is a not-for-profit, 40 bed acute-care hospital located in Stayton, Oregon. It serves residents in Marion, Polk, and Linn counties. The hospital offers a variety of services including emergency care, orthopedic and general surgery, diagnostic imaging, a family birth center, and a sleep therapy center.

Public Health[edit | edit source]

  • The Polk County Public Health Department is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of the people in Polk County. The department provides a variety of services including immunizations, family planning, communicable disease control, and health education.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Polk County, Oregon, with its rich history and diverse geography, offers a robust healthcare system to its residents. With major healthcare facilities like Salem Health West Valley and Santiam Hospital, along with the services provided by the Polk County Public Health Department, the county ensures comprehensive healthcare coverage for its population.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Polk county, OR



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Chaffee Stephen 1487647269 M University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine 1991 Family Practice Dallas OR 97338
Guy John 1194347609 M Other 2020 Family Practice 1275 Wallace Rd Nw Salem OR 97304 5033710145
Placek Mary 1265727515 F Other 2011 Family Practice Obstetrics/gynecology Dallas OR 97338
Placek Mary 1265727515 F Other 2011 Family Practice Obstetrics/gynecology Suite 100 Independence OR 97351
Placek Mary 1265727515 F Other 2011 Family Practice Obstetrics/gynecology Suite 300 Monmouth OR 97361
Schmitt Christopher 1578616272 M St. Louis College Of Physicians And Surgeons 1978 Family Practice Salem OR 97304
Sexton Brianna 1407319874 F University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine 2019 Family Practice Salem OR 97304
Sexton Brianna 1407319874 F University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine 2019 Family Practice Monmouth OR 97361
Skreen Jamie 1083140115 F At Still Un Of Hlth Sciences, Col Of Osteo Med, Mesa 2017 Family Practice Salem OR 97304
Vladislav Yurlov 1154633287 M Other 1996 Family Practice 10180 Se Sunnyroad Rd Clackamas OR 97304 8008132000

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Polk county, OR - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Whitaker Jonathan 1558772533 M Other 2014 Hospitalist Internal Medicine Dallas OR 97338



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Holton Charles 1477653921 M Western States College Of Chiropractic 1983 Chiropractic Suite 102 Dallas OR 97338
Grady Matthew 1811951569 M Other 2002 Clinical Social Worker Grand Ronde OR 97347
Lisa Tierney 1750718664 F Other 2015 Clinical Social Worker 368 S 6th St Independence OR 97351 5038515223
Starck Jennifer 1689991226 F Other 2016 Clinical Social Worker Salem OR 97304
Bradley Gabriela 1063857712 F Other 2010 Nurse Practitioner Dallas OR 97338
Drew Edwards 1790454395 M Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine 2021 Nurse Practitioner 2020 Se 182nd Ave Gresham OR 97361 5039885400
Jones Lisa 1306823422 F Other 2018 Nurse Practitioner Dallas OR 97338 5416407625
Ketelson Kathleen 1033428198 F Other 2010 Nurse Practitioner Salem OR 97304
Sampson Annette 1215241708 F Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine 2022 Nurse Practitioner Grand Ronde OR 97347
Knowles Garrett 1790073856 M Pacific University - College Of Optometry 2011 Optometry Dallas OR 97338

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