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Paula Amato, M.D.

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  • Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine

Expertise

  • Fertility
  • OB/GYN

Special focus

  • Infertility
  • LGBT Family Building and Transgender Care
  • Menopause
  • PCOS
  • Third Party Reproduction

Locations and contact

I see patients at

About me

Dr. Amato specializes in the science of caring for patients with infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, and menopausal issues. Her research interests include stem cells, metabolic-endocrine interactions, and environmental impacts on reproductive health. Dr. Amato finds her work intellectually stimulating and highly rewarding. The science of reproduction and connecting with individuals and families are what inspired her to pursue a career in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Dr. Amato loves the Pacific Northwest and says that OHSU is a great fit for her. In addition to outdoor sports, reading, independent music and film, and ethnic food, Dr. Amato enjoys spending time with her partner and their two dogs.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1989, University of Toronto

  • Residency

    • Obstetrics and gynecology, University of Toronto, Canada, 1994

  • Fellowship

    • Reproductive endocrinology and infertility, University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, CA, 1997

  • Certifications

    • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Fellow, 1994 American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diplomate, 1998

Memberships and associations:

  • American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 (96 Ratings, 30 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Very kind

  2. Hi, my experience with Dr. Amato was nothing but the best. My experience with Dr. Amato and her nurses in OHSU Clinic, I had, I did IVF 12 years ago and had twins, and this time I went back and did a frozen embryo transfer. It's been 12 years and everything went good and smooth and it's looking good. Thank you so much.

  3. Good communicator, felt respected and heard, and very knowledgeable.

  4. Good care.

  5. I felt very cared for. Dr.Amotto is very thorough and clear in her responses. She has compassion and science. I was delivered some sad news, but she said it the best way.

  6. I have had the best experience with Dr. Amato. She's so friendly, she's very patient, always wants to make sure that I'm doing okay throughout the procedures. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone. She's made the IVF process an excellent experience for my husband and I, thank you.

  7. Dr. Amato was very kind and explained the procedure to me. It was a positive experience, despite the results.

  8. Overall great experience! Felt very comfortable with Dr Amato.

  9. So friendly and professional. I felt very comfortable and safe during the appointment. OHSU has been so responsive and very attentive and thorough with everything I've needed so far. Thank you!!!

  10. Dr Amato is very competent and helpful. My only feedback is that while she does the same thing every day, for each client, that moment in the room is particularly important. Having a little more recognition of that importance when interacting would help Dr. Amato connect with the patient.

  11. I appreciate all the hard work from the nurses and doctors through my IVF journey.

  12. Fantastic provider, very knowledgeable and compassionate

  13. Dr. Amato has the best bedside manner of any fertility person that we have worked with. We've been at four different places. She's absolutely outstanding, especially for queer couples, and it has been a pleasure to work with her over the years.

  14. I felt very comfortable during my visit with Dr. Amato. The clinic staff was very helpful!

  15. Dr Amato is always so encouraging and thoughtful. She remains positive, offers suggestions and takes my thoughts into consideration!

  16. Paula is very knowledgeable and nice. Thank you very much for your care and support.

  17. I saw a high level in her professional experience

  18. This appointment was with Dr. Wu. She is friendly, professional, and really, really good at her job. She talked through everything that she was doing, answered all my questions, and make me feel very supported.

  19. Dr. Amato was great. She spent a lot of time with us at our consultation and thoroughly answered all of our questions. Also, the staff answering phones are always so nice and helpful!

  20. I've been with the infertility clinic since 1996 and I've been with Dr. Amato for many years. She's outstanding in every way. The care that I received from her is just excellent. I just can't say enough about her. She I feel like she goes out of her way for me. She listens to me. She's just the best and I'm very fond of her for the treatment that I've gotten over the years. The office also, every doctor's office should be run like the infertility Clinic. It's just it's great in every way. I just I wouldn't be where I am if it wasn't for Dr. *