Frequently Asked Questions
What can you tell me about Dr. Hassell's background?
Dr. Hassell received his medical degree from the University of
Western Australia, completed his residency in Internal Medicine at
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, and is board
certified in Internal Medicine. He established the Integrative
Medicine Program at Providence Cancer Center, is a clinical
instructor for internal medicine residents, and Associate Medical
Director and Professor at Pacific University School of Physician
Assistant Studies. Dr. Hassell specializes in evidence-based
conventional and lifestyle medicine for treatment or reversal of
heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cancer prevention and
survivorship. He lectures to physician groups and community
audiences, and is co-author of the popular diet and lifestyle guide,
Good Food, Great Medicine, now in its 4th edition.
What can you tell me about Dr. Ellis' background?
How do you approach patient care?
What should I expect at my first
appointment?
What is a consultation?
Dr. Ellis received his medical degree from The Ohio State
University, graduating with honors, and as a member of Alpha Omega
Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency at Oregon
Health & Science University, and is board certified in Internal
Medicine. Dr. Ellis has peer-reviewed publications and poster
presentations in the area of vascular medicine, and has a particular
interest in using evidence-based food and lifestyle choices to treat
cardiovascular and metabolic disease, depression and anxiety, and
issues relating to autoimmunity.
Very
personally. We’re a small, low-volume internal medicine practice,
and we take time with our patients. For an initial appointment or
complete physical exam, plan to allow us about an hour of your time.
Follow up visits typically last about 30 minutes, depending on the
complexity of the issue.
Much of our work involves the diagnosis and care of medically
complex patients and includes the use of mainstream investigation
and treatment plans. We vigorously apply evidence-based nutrition
and lifestyle therapies whenever possible.
Patients are encouraged to be closely involved in their own care,
and to keep (and understand) results of laboratory tests and other
reports. If we draw your labs we prefer to send you the original lab
results with our comments added, rather than a summarized form
letter.
We are also happy to schedule consultation appointments for patients
who already have a primary care physician.
. . . and if you are a smoker, we are expecting you to work with us
to quit . . . now!
Your first appointment will include a review of your personal and
family history and current symptoms, a review of previous laboratory
or x-ray data, a physical exam, and recommendations for future tests
and treatments. New patient appointments and consultations are
scheduled for one hour.
As well as conventional therapies, we will discuss evidence-based
nutrition and lifestyle recommendations. We may also consult with
your other treating physicians.
Consultations appointments are available for people who already have
a primary care physician (PCP) but would like to discuss lifestyle
medicine, address a particular set of issues, evaluate a difficult
medical problem, or get a second opinion. We’ll work closely with
your PCP, if requested. Laboratory or other testing may be
recommended, and often we will request other specialty opinions.