Provider Bio
Anna Raffaelli, CNM, is a certified nurse-midwife at Women's Healthcare Associates in Tualatin, Oregon.
From the Provider
“My path to midwifery started at a young age with a strong curiosity for medicine and a desire to serve others. My formal introduction came when I was working as a volunteer doula--and it was love at first sight! The patient-centered, evidence-based approach that midwifery takes is a perfect fit for me and I feel fortunate to work in a role where I can build relationships with women across the lifespan. My goal is for my patients to leave each visit feeling supported and confident in making decisions about their health.”
About the Provider
Anna was drawn to nurse-midwifery by her desire to support women and families through the powerful and emotional experience of birth, but truly finds the most joy in the relationships she is able to form through ongoing care with her patients. She believes that providing evidence-based care and education empowers individuals in their health care decision-making, and she strives to create a positive healthcare experience for all, including those whose who identify as LGBTQIA+. Anna’s clinical interests include obstetric care, family planning and contraceptive counseling; adolescent health care; and supporting patients through the postpartum period.
Prior to becoming a midwife, Anna worked as a nurse and legislative advocate for women’s health issues and is a current member of the Oregon Chapter of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. During her training, she was recognized for her academic achievement as a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and was a recipient of the Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, cooking, traveling and exploring Portland’s restaurants and breweries.
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Anna was incredible. I was incredibly anxious about getting my IUD. Anna went slowly, explained everything, and listened to me. She was good at distracting me and doing things to make me feel more comfortable. She was also incredibly knowledgeable. I have a medical condition that limits my birth control options and Anna knew exactly what was available to me.
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Anna is an excellent midwife. She takes amazing care of her patients because of how well she listens. She really takes the time to understand what's going on.
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Anna and her team are amazing, compassionate, and genuinely caring. They took the time and went out of their way and above and beyond to offer support to me during a very difficult time. I'm so beyond grateful for their care (both medical and emotional support) as well as the ease and flexibility with being seen and communicating via the portal between appointments. Thank you!!
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Anna was awesome. She made me feel really at ease and took her time w/me. The MA was also very kind.
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Excellent bedside manner.
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Anna Raffaelli is the best provider I have found and I am always incredibly impressed with my care anytime I interact with her.
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Anna is wonderful and so good at making you feel like you?re her main focus. I wish all providers offered the same sense of recognition and remembrance of past visits. I will definitely be back to see Anna for future appointments and pregnancies if I?m so lucky.
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Anna and Candice were wonderful.
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Anna helped me prepare for my appt by promptly answering my questions I sent her through mychart message system.