Doernbecher Children's Hospital

Details

Name :

Doernbecher Children's Hospital

Address  :

3181 S.W. Sam
Jackson Park Rd

Town  :

Portland

State  :

Oregon

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

97239 3098

Phone  :

503 494 8311

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Cardiology
  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Dermatology
  • Gastro-enterology
  • General Surgeon
  • Hematologist
  • Neurologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Otolaryngologist
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Urology

Description

About Us
Welcome to OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital the hospital that more Oregonians have trusted with their childs health since 1926

At Doernbecher more than 1000 doctors and staff are dedicated to diagnosing and treating common illnesses and complex diseases in children We are dedicated to kids which is why you will find more childrens specialists here than anywhere else in Oregon

We know that children are different from adults in every way That is why everything about Doernbecher is designed just for kids We know that making our hospital kidfriendly is vital to the wellbeing and healing process of our littlest patients

We also understand that you and your family provide invaluable support and nurturing throughout your childs treatment and recovery For that reason we designed our facility with this partnership in mind and encourage your participation in the planning and decision making about your childs care

Our Mission
To provide the premier childrens healthcare experience in our region through excellence in care advocacy innovation education and research

OUR VISION
To improve the health of children in our region by providing quality and compassionate familycentered care to every child every day

OUR VALUES
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital CARES through

Collaboration
We work in teams to ensure an integrated approach to care

We believe families understand the needs of their children

We believe that primary care providers are important members of the team

Accessibility
We believe all children have a right to excellent healthcare

We bring care closer to your communities through outreach and electronic medical records

We provide ease of access to care through one convenient phone number

Respect
We value and encourage honest and diverse points of view

We respect the personal beliefs and values of every family

We respect the knowledge and compassion of every employee

Excellence
We are committed to high quality safe medical care for all children

We are committed to education innovation and translating research discoveries as a means to improving childrens healthcare

We are committed to providing services not available elsewhere in our region

Service
We are committed to exceptional service for our patients and community partners

We serve our community through outreach and child advocacy

We are a full service hospital offering world class care
We respect the knowledge and compassion of every employee
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