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Address
4805 NE GLISAN STREET
Portland, OR 97213
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Facilities & services
483
total beds
25
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryCath lab
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitInpatient rehabAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Free parking garage Free parking lot Onsite parking Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 36 min of 374 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 39 min of 32 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
4% of 62,367 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 14 min of 19 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.35 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
1.12 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
0.62 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
- About average
0.95 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
- About average
0.95 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.41 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
71% rated 9 or 10 of 10
71%
Would recommend
77% would definitely recommend
77%
Nurse communication
80% said nurses always communicated well
80%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
82%
Cleanliness
69% said the room was always clean
69%
Quietness at night
55% said the area was always quiet at night
55%
Clinicians on staff
1,027
total clinicians
19
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 118
Radiology 47
Neurology 34
Cardiology 30
General surgery 29
Anesthesiology 19
Pulmonology 18
Hematology / oncology 18
Obstetrics / gynecology 18
Orthopedic surgery 13
Interventional cardiology 8
Interventional radiology 3
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Providence Portland Medical Center?

Providence Portland Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (503) 215-1111 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near Portland.

Is Providence Portland Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Providence Portland Medical Center, call (503) 215-1111.

Where is Providence Portland Medical Center located?

Providence Portland Medical Center is located at 4805 Ne Glisan Street, Portland, OR, 97213. Phone: (503) 215-1111.