Lisa L. Diepenhorst, MD - Physician and Surgeon, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Portland, OR

Physician and Surgeon

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Provider Bio

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

From the Provider

“I really enjoy the relationships and rapport I have with my patients. It makes a visit to the doctor more fun—for both of us—but more than that, it helps me do my job better. I’m able to tell when something isn’t quite right and people are more willing to open up about what’s going on in their lives that could influence the decisions we make together.”

About the Provider

The combination of science, biology and personal connections is what drew Dr. Diepenhorst to medicine. She loves OB/GYN because of the impact she is able to have in the lives of her patients—helping them find options that best meet their needs, address gynecologic problems that are impacting their lives or support and care for them through pregnancy. In addition to obstetrics, Dr. Diepenhorst enjoys helping teens and women of all ages find the birth control that is best for them, address abnormal bleeding, manage abnormal Pap tests and figure out how to lead the healthiest life they can—particularly through integrating physical activity in ways that are reasonable and approachable. She is also skilled in hysteroscopic surgery.

In her spare time, Dr. Diepenhorst enjoys travel, running, rock climbing and skiing and loves being outdoors with her golden retriever Nelson.

Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2008

Education

  • Residency:

    OB/GYN, St Joseph Mercy Hospital, 2006

  • Medical School:

    Doctor of Medicine, Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, 2002

  • Undergraduate Degree:

    Bachelor of Science, Biophysiology and Cognitive, University of Michigan, 1998

Memberships

  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

  • Oregon Medical Association

Patient Survey Responses

  • Provider Ratings (53)
  • Patient Comments (19)

Taking time to answer your questions?

4.5 out of 5

Willingness to listen carefully to you?

4.7 out of 5

The thoroughness of the visit?

4.6 out of 5

Instructions regarding medication/follow-up care?

4.8 out of 5

Explaining things in a way you could understand?

4.7 out of 5

Amount of time spent with you?

4.5 out of 5

Including you in decision-making about your treatment plan?

4.6 out of 5

Knowledge of healthcare received from other providers?

4.5 out of 5

Knowledge of important information about your medical history?

4.5 out of 5

Advice given to you on ways to stay healthy?

4.5 out of 5
  • 07/30/2024

    Dr. Diepenhorst is the best!

  • 06/17/2024

    Both the dr. and assistant were so kind to me. I had just found out my grandmother was being moved to comfort care in the hospital as I arrived at the appointment. I was crying and they were so understanding and offered to reschedule my visit, but I wanted to go ahead with it. Really appreciated their bedside manner in the moment.

  • 03/01/2024

    Care and consideration above and beyond what one expects.

  • 02/09/2024

    Dr. Diepenhorst was extremely kind and easy to talk to. I feel I?m in excellent hands! Fallon, her assistant was also extremely warm and professional! Would highly recommend this doctor.

  • 01/12/2024

    This was my first time doing a wellness check. I really appreciated the doctor bringing in the nurse to chat which kept my mind busy during while the doctor did their work. It eases my nerves and again it was deeply appreciated

  • 01/12/2024

    Really enjoy Dr. Diepenhorst

  • 10/07/2023

    Always a pleasure to see Dr. Dieponhorst. She provides me with excellent care, information and advice regarding my health.

  • 08/28/2023

    I felt the provider was dismissive of my concern and didn't take it seriously. I felt they could have ask more questions.

  • 08/26/2023

    I feel like she didn't explain what she was doing while she was doing it which was stressful and made everything surprising. I also explicitly said I did not want a chaperone but they recorded the opposite and brought one anyway.

  • 08/11/2023

    My appointment was very delicate matter and they were all very sweet and empathetic, show so much compassion and provided me with everything

  • 07/21/2023

    Dr. Diepenhorst was so caring and helpful. She made me feel very comfortable and I really appreciated her help.

  • 06/23/2023

    She listened attentively, and she understood my concerns.

  • 05/17/2023

    Jessica the MA is great.

  • 04/05/2023

    Dr. Diepenhorst is a great listener and understand my feelings and concerns about my wellness. She doesn't rush through the appointment and she is personable and compassionate.

  • 03/11/2023

    Excellent visit overall

  • 12/16/2022

    Dr Diepenhorst is the BEST, I am so grateful to have her as one of my doctors!

  • 12/09/2022

    First visit with this provider after being Dr Dooms patient for a few years. Very smooth transition that will turn into a long term relationship

  • 12/09/2022

    This was my first visit with Dr. Diepenhorst. I appreciate her attentiveness and thoroughness. I'll forgive her that she went to Michigan and I went to Ohio State! :)

  • 09/07/2022

    I have seen Dr. Diepenhorst for 15 years now and she is an invaluable part of my medical team. I greatly respect and trust Dr. Diepenhorst - she spends time listening to my concerns and questions; she is diligent in her assessment and provides thoughtful recommendations in a kind and caring manner.

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