Dr. Oren Gersten is a board certified family doctor who brings his passion for caring for people and building community to Portland Direct Primary Care. Raised in the Rocky Mountains of Montana and Wyoming, he developed a love for the outdoors, which eventually led him to Portland, Maine. He completed Medical School at the University of Washington, which is consistently ranked as the top medical school for training primary care doctors.
He chose Maine Medical Center in Portland for residency due to its excellent reputation for training well rounded family doctors who are ready to take on any challenge. During residency he also completed an extra 200-hour integrative medicine curriculum, which trains physicians to look at the whole person and acknowledges the incredible healing power of complementary approaches to health in addition to traditional western medical approaches.
He chose Maine Medical Center in Portland for residency due to its excellent reputation for training well rounded family doctors who are ready to take on any challenge. During residency he also completed an extra 200-hour integrative medicine curriculum, which trains physicians to look at the whole person and acknowledges the incredible healing power of complementary approaches to health in addition to traditional western medical approaches.
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Jeremy Litchfield
Nov 16, 2021
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Ken Demers
Nov 15, 2021
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Jeff Cook
Oct 31, 2021
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J. R.
Oct 29, 2021
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The direct primary care service provided by Dr Oren is fantastic. I love being able to have a chat with him whenever I need to reach him. He is always available and always willing to assist and answer questions in a caring way. No waiting around to talk to a nurse who then talks to a doctor who then relays it back to the receptionist who then relays it to you… those days are gone with Dr Oren and I couldn’t be happier to have a health care provider who is there to provide for his patients.
Anastasia Nor
Oct 26, 2021
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Melissa Murphy
Oct 25, 2021
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Dr Oren is such a nice mix of the traditional medical model while still honoring holistic and alternative approaches to care. I love that he takes his time during appointments and never feels rushed. I also love that you can communicate easily by email or text. Direct primary care is the way all primary care practices should be.
Kelly Sturmer
Oct 25, 2021
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Dr Oren Gersten is a great partner in maintaining a healthy life. Expect appointments that start with taking stock, making a list of items to discuss, physical exam if needed, and NEVER feeling rushed. I've saved money by having different procedures/services formerly done at other medical offices, done at PDPC and covered by my membership fee. Dr Oren responds quickly to calls or emails, is a wealth of knowledge, and takes time to discuss pros and cons of medical concerns/medicines/procedures. I highly recommend Dr Oren Gersten.
Peter Ingram
Oct 22, 2021
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Robin Carter
Oct 20, 2021
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If you want the kind of medical advice and help that us old timers remember with our family doctors, Portland Direct Care (PDC) is it. My husband and I have each received help in making some very important medical decisions after consultation from PDC. Knowing we can 'check-in' with Dr. Gersten when we are uncertain about our health is a tremendous help and he has been very responsive. He doesn't 'tell us what to do', he helps us make good decisions with his guidance.
Hrs Computer
Oct 17, 2021
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Dr. Oren has always given me time to explain what's going on. Not your standard two minute visit at the "regular" office. He is responsive, collaborates with other people caring for me, and he is so personable. He is super knowledgeable, and honest about what he doesn't know. Then! he follows up with his own research to figure out the answer to your question, or with a very useful referral. Best primary care doctor ever! He has been an incredible resource to me. Not to mention.... after working out the books, he is the better financial decision. go figure. not what i expected there. all in all