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Dr. Rufus Timberlake, MD

Dr. Rufus Timberlake, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Rufus Timberlake, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Portland, OR and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as OHSU Hospital-Marquam Hill Campus and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd Portland, OR 97239
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Timberlake specializes in the areas of Geriatric Medicine & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Timberlake's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Timberlake

2.7

16 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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Feb 23, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Robert DeDie – Mar 26, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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NotaFan – Jul 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Veteran – Feb 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 16, 2019
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What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Joy in Oregon city, OR – Jul 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Current Patient in OR – Jun 06, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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William Whitlatch in Portland, Oregon 97239 – Apr 16, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Portland, OR – Jul 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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New York, NY – Jan 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rufus Timberlake, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Portland, OR and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Geriatric Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Portland HCS3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd Portland, OR 97239
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • OHSU Hospital-Marquam Hill Campus

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
    Portland, OR 97239
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

    3600 NW Samaritan Dr
    Corvallis, OR 97330
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Milwaukie Hospital

    10150 SE 32nd Ave
    Milwaukie, OR 97222

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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