Good Shepherd Welcomes Family Medicine Physician, Nicole Patching, MD
Family Medicine Physician Dr. Nicole Patching is welcoming new patients of all ages at Good Shepherd’s Primary Care Clinic.
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to welcome Family Medicine physician, Dr. Nicole Patching, to the Good Shepherd Primary Care Clinic located at 620 NW 11th Street, Suite M-103, in Hermiston.
Dr. Patching joins Dr. David Shanley, Angie Hayes, FNP and JoDee Williams, DNP at the clinic, and all are welcoming new patients. Dr. Patching is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
What brought Dr. Patching to Eastern Oregon was the Pacific Northwest appeal. Dr. Patching was born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada where most her family resides. “I am drawn to the mountains, seasonal weather, and outdoor activities,” she shared. “It’s beautiful country to set some roots down.”
She obtained her Doctor of Medicine at Saba University School of Medicine in Saba, Dutch Caribbean. Dr. Patching then completed her Family Medicine residency at Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, Minnesota. When asked why she chose this field of medicine, Dr. Patching stated, “During my medical training I liked a little bit of everything. Family Medicine is that all-encompassing variety of medicine, practicing across all lifespans.”
Dr. Patching can care for patients of all ages and provides a wide scope of practice. Taking into account her patients’ medical history, Dr. Patching looks at the whole health picture when treating certain conditions. “My strong points are making sure that my patients understand what I am doing. Communication and trust are key in helping my patients understand what is happening with their health,” she shared.
New patients at Good Shepherd Primary Care Clinic should come prepared with their past medical history, including any medications they are currently taking, and it is recommended that they bring their prescriptions with them so that dosages can be recorded accurately. New patients are also encouraged to enroll in Good Shepherd’s MyHealth Patient Portal where their appointment reminders, test results, billing and more are available at their fingertips. Visit www.gshealth.org/myhealth to enroll today.
To schedule an appointment with Nicole Patching, MD, please call 541.667.3830. For a more complete listing of services, visit https://www.gshealth.org/good-shepherd-medical-group/primary-care-clinic.