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Steven Sears, DO

Patient Rating:

4.9 Read all reviews

My Specialties:

Critical Care Medicine; Pulmonary Disease, Board-eligible

My Areas of Focus:

Pulmonary Hypertension, Obstructive Lung Disease

Languages:

English, Interpreters available for other languages

Gender:

Male

Affiliations:

Emanuel Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Meridian Park Medical Center, Mount Hood Medical Center

About Me:

Dr. Sears is board certified in internal medicine, critical care, and pulmonary disease. He specializes in critical care medicine, pulmonary arterial hypertension, and evaluation of breathlessness of undetermined origin. He offers advanced or invasive cardiopulmonary exercise testing. We are one of the few centers nationally capable of such testing which is the “gold standard” to diagnose the root cause of exercise intolerance and help guide treatment decisions. Dr. Sears is the principal investigator for industry sponsored research investigations in pulmonary arterial hypertension and critical care medicine. He is also the Medical Education Director of Clinical Research for Graduate Medical Education. He has a passion for clinical research and medical education. Outside of work, Dr. Sears enjoys time with his wife and two children. He and his family enjoy all the Pacific Northwest offers including hiking and skiing. He is an avid trail runner and enjoys golf, cycling and yoga.

Education:
Fellowship: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Internship: Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Gonzanga University
Year I Started Practice: 2016
Hospitals Served: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center

Patient Rating

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4.9 out of 5     50 Ratings     28 Comments
Feb 21, 2023
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This is best care I've ever received
Jan 16, 2023
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Dr. Sears is one of the best physicians that I have ever had. He is not only extremely intelligent, but but kind as well.
Jan 10, 2023
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Dr. Sears is one of the best doctors I have ever worked with. He is extremely knowledgeable about my condition, explains things well, is compassionate, kind and very professional.
Dec 6, 2022
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Very pleasant visit. 12 question: did not order in test in last 3 mo.
Dec 1, 2022
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Dr Sears is very good at listening. He communicates with my other doctors. Great job!
Nov 30, 2022
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Dr. Sears listened, understood, explained thoroughly, and though I am of an advanced age did not treat me any differently, as some doctors do because of age.
Nov 15, 2022
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Dr. Sears is an excellent physician - thoughtful, very well informed in current medical knowledge, patient, thorough and genuine. He is a physician's physician.
Nov 3, 2022
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Dr. Sears is thoughtful, patient and a good listener. I NEVER feel rushed during my appts. w/him.
Nov 2, 2022
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Dr. Sears is very professional and personable. Makes one feel at ease.
Oct 6, 2022
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Doctor Sears is a wonderful & caring person who is also great at explaining medical issues.
Sep 27, 2022
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Dr Sears always takes time to listen to questions and explain what I don't understand
Sep 23, 2022
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It was all good.
Sep 23, 2022
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Dr. Sears and staff were friendly & respectful. Dr. Sears was exceptional in his explanation of a CT Scan and In detail, explained what was on the monitor screen. I've never had a doctor that went through scan In a way I could understand and at a pace that was easy to understand. He was also reassuring of my condition. Very grateful to know there are doctors like Dr. Sears around.
Sep 22, 2022
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Excellent care. Very Kind. VeryKnowledgeable.
Sep 20, 2022
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Dr. Sears is always great at addressing my questions and discussing in full my health and care. I look forward to our visit. He and his staff are great!!
Aug 25, 2022
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Retired Legacy RN - appreciate Dr. Sears always speaks to me as a nurse.
Aug 10, 2022
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One of the best Physicians ever. Dr. Sears is exemplary in all aspects of his patient care.
Jun 22, 2022
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Dr. Sears has worked hard to sort out my complicated medical issues. He treats me with concern and respect.
Jun 10, 2022
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Dr. Sears is probably one of the best physicians I have ever been to.
Jun 9, 2022
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I've had diarrhea for 1 mo. Need to solve the problem!I
Jun 9, 2022
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Dr. Sears is always professional, attentive and responsive to my questions and concerns. I am fortunate to have him as my pulmonary doctor.
Jun 1, 2022
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Wait time too long.
May 31, 2022
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I appreciate to the doctors was respectful, easy to talk, he show interest about my health, thank you so much.
May 31, 2022
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I really like Dr Sears. He is knowledgeable of my health issues, recommends appropriate care and follows up. His MA April is the best. Always returns call promptly, asks the appropriate questions and always gets back to me as she says she will. Great team.
May 20, 2022
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Dr. Sears is a good is a good listener and explainer. I think I can trust his knowledge of my health issues when he gives advice.
May 9, 2022
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Visit went very well and Dr extremely helpful and aware of my condition.
Apr 20, 2022
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Dr. Sears is an excellent doctor. He is knowledgeable, follows up with care as needed, coordinates care with other doctors, and provides for excellent two-way communication with his patients.
Apr 11, 2022
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This was my first visit with Dr. Sears. I felt he was very caring and interested in my health and person.

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