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Melaura Wittemyer, M.D. (she/her)

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  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine

Expertise

  • Internal Medicine

Special focus

  • Office Procedures
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Women's Health

Locations and contact

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About me

Dr. Melaura Wittemyer is an internal medicine doctor with a focus on women's health and preventive medicine. She enjoys getting to know her patients and building relationships based on trust, collaboration and an emphasis on improving health and well-being. She considers it a great privilege to partner with her patients throughout their lives.

When not working, Dr. Wittemyer loves spending time with and learning from her teenage daughter and son. She adores her two cats, running, hiking, reading and spending time outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her family and friends.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 1992, Dartmouth College
    • M.D., 1996, Oregon Health and Sciences University

  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, 1999.

  • Fellowship

    • Women's Health and Primary Care, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and Middleton VA Hospital, Madison, 2000.

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999, 2009, 2018

Memberships and associations:

  • American College of Physicians
  • Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (265 Ratings, 159 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. Melaura always has a cheery disposition and is fun to be around. Besides, she knows what she's doing. Best doctor I've ever had. Would never give her up.

  2. Dr. Wittemyer really cares about her patients. She is good at what she does, and she took immediate step for my case which she felt it's urgent.

  3. Dr Wittemyer is always professional and kind. I feel both heard and seen under her care, and she is always respectful of my concerns.

  4. She was great

  5. Always a positive, uplifting experience for me! Dr. Wittemyer is a warm, caring listener with a wealth of experience and good advice. She's efficient, but generous with her time. She knows me well, as a patient, a person, a wife, mother and grandmother. It's all part of the final diagnosis and collaborative decisions going forward.

  6. Attentive staff and professional

  7. Dr Wittemyer has been my internist for a very long time. She is a wonderful doctor, patient, caring, knowledgeable and she remembers many details of her patients lives from year to year.

  8. She's a great physician, I respect her professionalism, medical expertise and caring personality towards me as her patient.

  9. Excellent

  10. Dr. Wittemeyer is attentive, patient and reassuring. She is everything you would want in an MD. Never felt rushed and listened to all issues.

  11. Dr. W is always caring. Listens well and engaged the patient in medical discussion. She never talks at you. She talks to you

  12. She's incredible. She's smart and kind.

  13. Dr, Wittemyer is a caring and compassionate as well as a thorough, thoughtful practioner.

  14. Dr. Wittemyer is wonderful! She's a good listener and very patient. She always makes time to understand why you're there for an office visit.

  15. Excellent, knowledgeable and caring provider.

  16. Dr Wittemyer is warm, caring, smart and a great listener. She answers questions and explains complicated medical issues clearly. She is a fantastic doctor. I feel so lucky to be in her care.

  17. Melaura is such a wonderful provider. She takes the time to listen and really is invested in your care. It is such a joy to have her as a provider- 10/10 from me! :)

  18. Awesome as always!

  19. Dr. Wittemyer and her MA work together flawlessly. Dr. Wittemyer is very good at getting all the details and very compassionate. In other words she can hear and process at the same time. She is very thorough.

  20. She is an exceptional dr.She listens, extremely compassionate and deeply interested and engaged with what I tell her.

  21. Dr. Wittemyer is the most wonderful doctor I have ever had. She cares deeply about her patients and their health. She is committed to giving them the very best care possible. I could not have asked for a better experience. I feel blessed, and fortunate, to have her as my provider.

  22. Dr whittemyerIs An exceptionalCare provider. Her attention and interest in my healthcare is wonderful, caring and professional. She makes having an appointment with her a great experience. She is wellInformed and makesMe comfortable.

  23. Love this provider. Always listens and provides information allowing me to make informed choices.

  24. She is the best!

  25. I love Dr Wittemeyer. She is sweet and professional . She is a wealth of knowledge.I couldn't be any happier with my care

  26. She is compassionate, thorough, knowledgeable, and really listens to your concerns and needs. She spends the necessary time it takes to treat the whole patients needs.

  27. Always responds quickly and with outstanding knowledge. Listens, asks the right questions with compassion. Outstanding physician.

  28. Efficient, courteous, and informative

  29. Dr. Wittemyer is very nice & thorough in her diagnosis and examination. She is also friendly and easy to talk to.

  30. Very friendly and thorough

  31. Dr Wittemyer is the best. Caring and compassionate, she takes time to listen and follow up with necessary referrals or treatments.

  32. I had to ask her to check my liver count, but she said, I probably don't need it. But I asked for it, and then it came back. The result came back... one of the thing is a little high. So I'm glad that I told her to check my blood to see what my liver is. I mean, I shouldn't have to tell her to check it but she needs to pay a little more attention. She's a good doctor, friendly, but, she just needs to like, pay attention to details. Thank you.

  33. Dr. Wittemyer is a good listener and takes the time to learn what the issues are that you have. I really appreciate her.

  34. Dr. Wittemyer is the best. I can't believe how much I actually enjoy going to the doctor!

  35. She is patient and is a good listener. She also communicates clearly and provides good guidance and suggestions.

  36. Dr. Wittmeyer is a fantastic physician. She's very caring. She listens to you. She encourages you and is willing to help you in any way possible. I highly recommend her.

  37. Dr. Wittemyer is one of the most delightful people I know and fun to be around. Besides that, she knows her stuff. I am thrilled she is my doctor.

  38. I have her as my PCP for years, she is awesome!

  39. Dr. Whittemyer is the best and I feel so very lucky to be under her care. She also has a fabulous team supporting her!!!

  40. Dr Wittemyer is outstanding; I transferred to OHSU Women's Health when she moved from Greenfield Healthcare. She is warm, caring and competent.

  41. Doc was thorough, on time and answered my concerns

  42. Dr. Wittemyer is a wonderful health care provider. I feel so lucky to have her as my PCP. I have seen her for years and I'm always grateful for her knowledge, the time she takes answering questions and how she genuinely cares.

  43. This was my first visit with Dr. Wittemyer and it went extremely well. I was pleased that she accepted me as a new patient.

  44. Dr. Wittenberg is hands down the best doctor I have ever had!

  45. Dr. Wittemyeer is excellent! I feel fortunate to have her as my PCP. She is very knowledgeable and caring and we work as a team to take care of and/or prevent health issues before they begin to interfere with my QoL :)

  46. Dr. Whittameyer was engaged, friendly and interested in what my issue was. I appreciated her professional and warm bedside manner.

  47. It's always been a pleasure to speak with Dr. Wittemyer. She's so kind and attentive.

  48. Very thorough and friendly

  49. Provide is knowledgeable and considers my individual needs.

  50. Melaura Wittemeyer is a physician that I have seen over the period of 20 years. She has matured in the practice of medicine. She is not only competent, she is excellent. She is sensible. She instills confidence in the patient. She's careful. She has a prodigious memory. And overall, she's very kind. Thank you.

  51. I have seen Dr. Wittemyer previously when Dr. Choxi was unavailable. I am transferring my care to her while Dr. Choxi is taking a sabbatical. I really enjoy the thoroughness of Dr. Wittemyer and her level of concern and care. She is quite knowledgeable and shares that knowledge appropriately without talking down or above my level of understanding. I feel completely comfortable and well taken care of by Dr. Wittemyer.

  52. Always the caring listener. She called for X-rays, and confirmed my diagnosis from my fall. My doctor saw me about 5:20, which is late in her day, and I deeply appreciated. !!!!

  53. Dr. Wittemyer is very caring and very detail-oriented physician and I'm very happy with her service.

  54. Ms Wittemyer is a thoughtful, thorough, and caring doctor

  55. Melora Widemeyer was on time and listened thoroughly and very responsive. I would definitely recommend her.

  56. She is very attentive - she listens to my issues and helps me with information to address my problems.She is very supportive.

  57. She was fantastic - really took the time to listen to my concerns. Very caring and warm. Appointment didn't feel rushed. Excellent provider.

  58. Very thorough. Explained all my questions and concerns. I would recommend to other people.

  59. Yes, Dr. Whittemeyer is my internist. I have seen her for many, many years. I just love her. She's someone I can talk to very easily. She explains things. We talk things over. I'm just very comfortable with her care.

  60. Outstanding experience with my provider.

  61. Dr. Wittemyer is amazing, very nice, very thorough, and goes through your chart with you. She does an excellent job. Thank you.

  62. I feel so fortunate to be working with Dr Wittemyer. She is the best primary doctor I've had the opportunity to experience. She listens and incorporates my feedback into the care plan and helps me identify the most important aspects for my focus.

  63. Dr. Wittemyer is extremely warm, empathetic and an excellent listener. One never feels rushed during a visit. She is always ready to help. Very grateful also for her late hours to accommodate those of us similarly busy.

  64. It was a very helpful visit and pleasant and I feel like I got to talk about what was going on. Thank you.

  65. Excellent clinician. Friendly and professional

  66. She has been my primary doctor for more than 12 years, so very good.

  67. The doctor was great. Support staff... was not available for her. And appointments are hard to get because of the wait when you call. Nevertheless, the doctor is fantastic.

  68. Very good listener. Follows through on concerns.

  69. Dr. Wittemeyer listened carefully to my concerns and suggested ways to deal with them.

  70. They were very kind and showed care in my well being.

  71. Dr. Wittemyer is always welcoming and kind. She listens to my concerns and makes sure everything is taken care of before I leave. She is very thorough.

  72. Dr. Wittemeyer is the best!

  73. She is thorough and caring. Listens well and gives excellent feedback about questions.

  74. Dr Wittemeyer is the very best. Smart, informed and caring. I am lucky that she is my doctor.

  75. Excellent.She is without a doubt,the best provider I have ever had.Lucky to have her as my Doctor.

  76. It was thorough and covered all the concerns I had with extra time spent on making an urgent appointment

  77. knowledgable, treated with compassion and respect