Dr. Nicholas DeFelice (he/him/his) grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio and majored in biology at Case Western Reserve University. After graduation, he moved to Chicago and taught for three years at a charter school in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood. He then decided to combine his love of science and teaching to pursue a career in medicine attending medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He became a family physician because he values forming relationships with his patients to help them lead happy, healthy lives.

Outside of medicine he enjoys hiking, backpacking, fishing, and exploring all of the amazing restaurants in Portland.