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Meera Kanakia, RN, M.S.N., ANP-C (she/her)

Not currently accepting patients

  • Instructor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine

Expertise

  • Family Medicine

Special focus

  • Women's Health

Locations and contact

I see patients at

About me

Meera Kanakia became a nurse practitioner to work closely with people and truly influence their health and well-being. She enjoys the challenge of staying up-to-date in a field that is constantly changing. She is especially excited about developments in women's health — a field she is passionate about.

Along with providing excellent primary care, Kanakia strives to be an information resource for her patients by staying updated about the latest health advances.

She came to Portland from Connecticut and chose OHSU because of its excellent reputation. She also wanted to work in an academic institution that offers opportunities for teaching and learning as well as patient care.

When she's not working, Kanakia loves to be outdoors — running, hiking, exploring different neighborhoods and meeting new people. She also loves to read.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 2002, University of Connecticut
    • R.N., 2005, University of Connecticut
    • M.S.N., 2008, University of Connecticut

  • Certifications

    • ANCC certification- adult nurse practitioner, 2008

Memberships and associations:

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society for Nursing
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (159 Ratings, 77 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. Meera is amazing - a good listener and a partner to me in my health. The problem is that it is very difficult to get an appointment with her.

  2. I don't know this provider very well. Only second time I've seen her. She is very attentive. Listened closely to my information. Seemed to be hurried.

  3. Kind, courteous, and straight to the point

  4. Meera is always amazing. Very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable.

  5. Dr Kanakia is an empathetic and caring doctor

  6. I felt heard and seen by Meera. It was a difficult topic for me to discuss. But I left feeling like Meera had help out together a plan and follow up. Thank you ?

  7. 50 minutes I had to wait to see provider she did not appear prepared to see me

  8. Mira always comes in with a smile and makes me feel at ease. She asks relevant questions and does a great assessment and listens to my answers. I don't feel rushed and I enjoy my interaction with her and I feel like I could talk to her about any of my healthcare needs.

  9. Meera is always great. She listens to concerns really well.

  10. She's been an effective and kind provider the entire time I've been a patient.

  11. Meera is awesome. I always appreciate her kindness and professionalism.

  12. Meera Kanakia is always thorough, thoughtful, and helpful.

  13. I've always experienced compassion, kindness, I've always felt heard!

  14. The doctor, the nurse practitioner was excellent and I had good care. Thank you.

  15. I love OHSU. No wait time.

  16. Meera always explains all questions I ask and give me a good treatment plan that always works well for me.

  17. I began coming to OHSU to see Meera Kanakia at the Center for Women's Health before the pandemic began. I have been so happy and satisfied to have her as my primary person. She keeps track of what's going on with me, works with me on issues I'm coping with, and helps me make good decisions. My visit with her yesterday was very satisfying as I had a lot of questions for her, and she handled things beautifully.

  18. It was efficient and friendly.

  19. Meera is kind and thorough. She took time to ask me about my emotional health as well as my physical well-being.

  20. She was kind, compassionate, and patient with my many questions and the detailed information I shared. All my questions were answered in a safe and non-judgmental space. I really appreciate getting a same-day appointment with such a fantastic provider!

  21. Dr. Kanakia is wonderful. She is professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and also kind, empathetic, and overall genuine and fantastic.

  22. Welcoming, excellent listening skills, great follow up.

  23. I think Mira is great. She is, you know personable and she answers all of my questions and she has great rapport. So I always enjoy my appointments with her and she's been a great primary care provider for many years.

  24. Meera always makes me feel supported, heard, and respected re: any of my medical concerns, and/or overall wellbeing. She makes an annual woman's exam, as pleasant as it can be!!

  25. Meera is always great. She is thorough and efficient with evaluation and engages the patient in their healthcare decisionsGreat provider communication skills. I know because I taught that content to student providers for years.

  26. Meera is kind, friendly, listens intently, provides excellent care, and knows what to do with any problem I come in with. She is knowledgeable, efficient, has a good sense of humor and understands whatever situation she is presented with and gives very good advice. Meera engenders trust and most of all a sense of abiding care for her patients.

  27. Great Provider - Communicates well

  28. Meera is a great provider. She is thorough and knowledgeable. She listens well and has a calming presence.

  29. She is so professional. I highly rate her. So understanding of my needs and probably one of the best doctors I've ever had at OHSU.

  30. Meera it's always knowledgeable, efficient and caring. I really appreciate her.

  31. My PA listens and meets my needs. Offers alternatives for medication and other resources. Likes to get the job done.

  32. Always a good experience

  33. Thank you for listening.

  34. Meera is always up to date on my case, and remembers my history. She listens carefully and compassionately, and makes appropriate referrals to help me. I'm always glad to see her, and she's helped me through some difficult times.

  35. Over the years we have developed a great relationship. She refers out when needed. Is very responsive.

  36. Meera is a really great provider that listened to my concerns and addressed all of my concerns. I would recommend her as a provider.

  37. I always get the best care and feel totally listened to by my providers.

  38. Meera is great. I wish I could've gotten an appointment sooner. She listens and provides good advice. The person who was supposed to come in and give me a flu shot never came in though.

  39. I don't feel that my needs are heard a lot of the time I see this provider. I've been seeing her for a few years as my primary care doctor but I haven't been happy

  40. My issues were thoroughly addressed. I couldn't have asked for more.

  41. Meera is the best. I've been going to her for 10 years. Her professional knowledge, her good nature, her humor and kindness, and so much more. I am so thrilled that she is my primary care provider.

  42. Meera is always attentive, listens, and solution driven. I appreciate her warmth and feel she genuinely cares. She is punctual and I always leave knowing what the next steps are.

  43. I've been with this provider for years, which is nice because I don't have to start from square one each time. I think she does a superb job of making things happen in a system that seems byzantine and overbooked.

  44. Meera is kind, warm, and thorough. The nursing student, medical assistant, and all front desk staff are also extremely kind and helpful.

  45. Meera is is very personable wellness provider who takes great care of me.

  46. Meera took the time to ask about me holistically and to address my concerns/questions.

  47. Very caring & thoughtful! Always takes time to listen to all my concerns & never rushes me.

  48. kind, compassionate, gives me time to talk about my concerns, addresses my concerns.

  49. Dr. Kanakia is always professional and prepared for my visits.

  50. Meera is the best - she takes time to listen and thoughtfully respond to my list of concerns and questions. I never feel like I'm rushed and always feel I can trust her guidance!

  51. Kind, responsive, professional

  52. She's always caring and thorough

  53. Receptive to my questions and concerns.