Emily Rangel, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Physician and Surgeon

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Provider Bio

Dr. Emily Rangel is a board-certified OB/GYN physician and surgeon with Women's Healthcare Associates in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rangel's primary hospital location is Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland. 

About the Provider

Dr. Rangel grew up in Lawrence, Kansas but has close ties to Portland. She completed both medical school and residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where she was honored for her work in laparoscopic surgery and research. She then spent more then four years in private practice in Corvallis, Oregon, where she was named Top Doctor by the “Top of the Valley Awards”. Dr. Rangel is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

While she loves many areas of medicine, Dr. Rangel finds her heart is fullest while taking care of women. She works hard to treat each patient as an individual and learn their story. She strives to advocate for her patients in all aspects of care and wants to truly be their partner in health.

In her free time, Dr. Rangel enjoys spending time with her boys. Her immediate family includes her three sons, husband and Sully, the family dog. She loves reading, hiking, trips to the beach, travel, exploring new restaurants and spending time with friends. She cheers for the Kansas Jayhawks and has an unabashed penchant for reality TV.

Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2013

Education

  • Residency:

    OB/GYN, University of Kansas Medical Center, 2011

  • Medical School:

    Doctor of Medicine, University of Kansas, 2007

  • Undergraduate Degree:

    Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of Kansas, 2003

Awards

  • Top Doctors and Nurses, Portland Monthly Magazine, 1970

Patient Survey Responses

  • Provider Ratings (61)
  • Patient Comments (9)

Taking time to answer your questions?

4.9 out of 5

Willingness to listen carefully to you?

5 out of 5

The thoroughness of the visit?

4.8 out of 5

Instructions regarding medication/follow-up care?

4.8 out of 5

Explaining things in a way you could understand?

4.9 out of 5

Amount of time spent with you?

4.8 out of 5

Including you in decision-making about your treatment plan?

4.7 out of 5

Knowledge of healthcare received from other providers?

4.7 out of 5

Knowledge of important information about your medical history?

4.7 out of 5

Advice given to you on ways to stay healthy?

4.8 out of 5
  • 01/11/2025

    Excellent MD

  • 12/23/2024

    I absolutely love Dr. Rangel. I drive across town to see her. She is realistic, understanding and always makes me feel seen and heard but also calms me down.

  • 12/20/2024

    Dr. Rangel is such a caring & compassionate doctor. I feel like she sees me as not just a patient but a person. She really listens to me & never discounts any questions or concerns.

  • 11/18/2024

    Dr Rangel is so compassionate and thorough, with the latest knowledge on research.

  • 10/11/2024

    Dr Rangel is just the BEST! Staff there are always nice and helpful

  • 10/11/2024

    Dr. Rangel has been, without a doubt, the best doctor I’ve had. She listens, never dismisses a concern, and makes me feel safe. I trust her knowledge and experience in helping me make informed decisions and I’m so grateful to have her as my doctor.

  • 08/30/2024

    Dr. Rangel is the best!

  • 08/16/2024

    I was ready for this to be an incredibly uncomfortable visit, and instead I felt seen and heard in the best possible way. The questions I was asked were personal, but they were asked with respect and with the tone of someone willing to listen to my answers.

  • 08/16/2024

    Dr. Rangle is great.

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