Barbara J. S. Esselink, MD
Portland, OR 97220
Portland, OR 97220
Providence Gateway Internal Medicine
1321 Northeast 99th Avenue, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97220
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About Barbara J. S. Esselink
Dr. Esselink believes that a healthy patient-physician relationship is key to achieving effective health care. "Trust between the patient and me is very important," she says. "It's important to really care for patients and realize that sometimes the caring relationship is as important as any medication."
Taking a holistic approach to care, Dr. Esselink works with her patients to help find a balance between their physical needs and their social, economic, psychological and spiritual needs. She encourages her patients to live a healthy lifestyle and does all she can to support them.
University of Wisconsin Medical School - Madison, WA
2002
Providence Portland Medical Center - Portland, OR
2006
Fellow of the American College of Physicians
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Providence Medical Group - Oregon
Providence Portland Medical Center
Away from the office, Dr. Esselink enjoys hiking, camping and going to the symphony. She volunteers regularly, enjoys spending time with the kids, and is active in church.
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The best care team in Portland!
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Our first meeting was excellent
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All good
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Dr. Essilink could not be any more kind, compassionate, yet professional! I ALWAYS feel "heard." She always takes time with me.
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Dr Esselink is an extremely knowledgeable and caring physician.
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Dr Esslink is wonderful however she is not a secretary. She needs someone to work on the computer so she could spend time alone with you and not worry about paperwork. She is the best!
Providence Patient
She couldn't be better!
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I trust Dr Esselink and appreciate her knowledge and kindness. She is also compassionate and explains things well.
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Dr. Esselink is an excellent care provider. I recommend her to everyone. She is truly the best.
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Dr. Esselink is an excellent provider in every aspect of her work as a doctor. The practice is extremely fortunate to have her on the team. She is invaluable and not replaceable and demonstrates exemplary professionalism. Thanks
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Dr Esselink always takes time to listen to my concerns. I feel her care and sensitivity. Great care from her
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This provider is great!
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Always good experiences related to my care provider.
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I adore Dr. Esselink. She has been my doctor for many years and she always listens to me and treats me with total respect. I trust her implicitly. I am grateful for Dr. Esselink.
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Very good I am very pleased with the medical care provided.
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Dr. Esselink is by far the very best at being informed, engaging, passion in providing the highest level of care that I believe is possible. She is the perfect example of excellent health care.
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I consider myself very fortunate to have Dr Esselink as my PCP. She is an incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate practitioner.
Providence Patient
Barbara is a very caring and understanding person I would not ask for anyone else she is truly amazing
Providence Patient
Very helpful
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With all my previous experiences, Dr. Esselink is most thoughtful, detailed physician.I am grateful for her service.
Providence Patient
I always receive the very best care when visiting Dr. Barbara Esselink.
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Very Good and helpful
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Dr. Esselink was wonderful. The visit could not have gone better.
Providence Patient
I am lucky to have Dr. Esselink as my PCP--she always makes me feel so positive.
Providence Patient
I am fortunate to have Dr Esselink as my Pcp
Providence Patient
Provider was worth the wait--loved her. Not sure why it takes so long to establish care these days, but glad I did. Any issues with records are due to my previous provider in WA, not this provider
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink has always been understanding and professional. I think very highly of her.
Providence Patient
She was capable and pleasant and worked quickly.
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Barbara is so caring and understanding. She takes the time to needed to listen and not rush thru a yearly exam. She is truly a wonder doctor and one of a kind.
Providence Patient
Dr Esselink is by far the best doctor I've ever had
Providence Patient
I have been with Dr. Esselink for over 10 years. She is the best primary doctor I could wish for.
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink is very knowledgeable about my medical history and was able to offer new options for treatment. I am lucky to have her.
Providence Patient
Happy and feel loved
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Very comfortable with dr
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Never a bad experience. She's the best I've ever had!!
Providence Patient
Esselink has been my PCP for 12 years and I feel fortunate to her as my GP
Providence Patient
Dr Esselink is by far the best provider I have ever had. She truly listens and understands your concerns and will address them. She doesn't brush off concerns or issues and is very aware about everything. I have switched insurances in order to still be able to see her
Providence Patient
I love Dr Esslink's approach. She is always in good spirits, always interested in my welfare, always asking questions, always suggesting ways to improve my health and especially this last visit, she ordered more blood work and immediately referred me for imaging. Thank you Dr Esslink for caring
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Dr. Esselink is top notch.
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Always have a positive experience with Dr Esselink. Very caring person and Physician.
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Very professional experience
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I'm so impressed by Dr Esselink's knowledge and skills. She's also comfortable to talk with and listens/responds to all of my concerns. I'm grateful to have her as my doctor.
Providence Patient
Barbara Esslink is an amazing and very understanding doctor who I would recommend her to anybody.
Providence Patient
She is absolutely, the Best Doctor I've Ever had. And at 68 years young I've Seen a lot of doctors.
Providence Patient
She is superb and well respected by specialists to whom she referred me to see.
Providence Patient
Love Dr. Esselink, she listens and doesn't demand or pressure me on taking anything I am not comfortable. She is the first and only doctor I am not afraid of talking to. Other past doctors I don't talk much. I am hoping she will stay with Providence in Portland until she retires. I will keep on going to see her and if she leaves then I will follow her but has to be in Portland area.
Providence Patient
The worst part is it takes a long time to get an appointment with my actual provider. Seeing PA or other is not same as actually seeing Dr. Esselink. Also, phone wait time is lengthy when calling in. As far as Dr. Esselink specifically, she is a great doctor.
Providence Patient
I am beyond grateful to have Dr Esselink as my PCP.She is an attentive and compassionate person In addition to being an excellent practitioner.
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Dr Esselink is a thoughtful physician knowledgeable and I an si glad she sees me
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I Love Her !!!
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Dr Esselink is one of the best physicians I have ever seen..knowledgeable and empathetic
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Doctor Esselink is an excellent doctor who always takes the time to answer my questions and address my concerns.
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Receptive, understanding, non-judgmental, professional, helpful, knowledgable
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Dr Esselink takes such good care of me. I am so happy she is my Dr.
Providence Patient
Dr Barbara Esselnik is an amazing physician that cares about her patients.
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink is incredibly knowledgeable and a caring doctor.
Providence Patient
Dr Esselink is a great physician. I am totally satisfied with my care. Her attention and follow through is excellent. She ensures I have all the information needed to understand any tests being done and lets me know the results quickly. She really listens, treats me with great respect, asks questions about things I may forget to bring up. Always responsive via MyChart. My favorite doctor in my nearly 70 years!
Providence Patient
My PCP, of 15 years Barbara Joy Esselink, at Providence Gateway Internal Medicine in Portland Oregon, has and continues to be the only person that has provided me with the care I need every month of life, and literally saved my life all those years ago. She is the most qualified and up to date about the care I need, Diagnostic, treatment, medications,and genuine cares for me and never forgets that I am a complex case with many needs, and sees that I get referrals to colleagues to help.
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I like my doctor just fine. He seems to be well informed in her dresses issues that I bring up to her very satisfied with her performance thank you.
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink consistently offers compassion and professional expertise in her care. I know I can depend on her and her team. I'm so grateful that she's my doctor especially during difficult health challenges.
Providence Patient
This was my first appointment to establish care with Dr Esselink. I was very pleased with the visit.
Providence Patient
Always good experiences with my care provider.
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I love Dr. Esselink, and I hope she is my doctor for the rest of my life.
Providence Patient
My doctor is fantastic.
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Dr. Esselink is an amazing provider. She takes care of our entire family, and has since she started at the Gateway facility. She is a very intelligent, compassionate, kind person.
Providence Patient
Dr Esselink is a wonderful doctor. When I go in to see her it's like I'm having a talk with a good friend.She is very current on all my medical concerns. I am very blessed to have her as my doctor.
Providence Patient
She is an amazing caring Doctor and I would recommend her to anyone
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We love Dr. Esselink. She's the best
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Dr Esselink always gives excellent care.
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Dr. Esselink is warm, caring, knowledgeable, and a great listener. She is amazing!
Providence Patient
Always respect her advice and suggestions
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Dr. Esselink is a compassionate, skilled clinician. She takes the time needed to ensure my health concerns are addressed. I frequently recommend her to friends.
Providence Patient
Dr Esselink is wonderful and I'm so thankful she is my Physician. She listens, hears, treats and If I needed a refferal to specialist she referred me to excellent Drs as well. I trust that Dr Esselink always has my good health in mind at every visit! I am grateful for the attentive Care I receive from Dr Esselink and the team at Pacific Gateway Providence medical center!! Huge Thank you!!
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My care provider is best!!
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She is wonderful and hope to be with her a long time.
Providence Patient
It is wonderful to have Dr Esselink and staff care for me over the years making it easier to transition thru my changing health needs.
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink is the best! What an asset to Providence...
Providence Patient
I wish I could see my provider when needed instead of going to urgent care who don't know me as well. I also prefer a woman for my care but urgent care was a man. I refer many people to Dr. Esselink and she can not always take new patients. But I will continue to refer people anyway.
Providence Patient
Knowledable and very considerate
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Dr. Esselink Is patient and kind and asked good questions and she like to get to the root of the problem!! Not put band-Aids on them! :)
Providence Patient
I always feel "heard" and well cared for in a professional manner. Dr. Esselink is the BEST!
Providence Patient
Been with Dr. Esselink for a very long time she is a great Dr.
Providence Patient
I could not be happier with the care that Dr. Esselink provides. She takes time to listen to my experiences and questions, and provides thorough answers. I never feel rushed.
Providence Patient
She takes her time to explain how important my health is I been with her for a long time
Providence Patient
Always have been treated respectfully and felt very comfortable
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink is one of the best PCP's I have had. The area around the clinic is a little rough with the homeless and construction. But that isn't PMG's fault.
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink always listens attentively and helps me address my concerns in a very kind way.
Providence Patient
I have been seeing Dr.Esslink for a few years and she's always makes me feel like my health is important to her.
Providence Patient
DR ESSELINK IS A CARING, CONCERNED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, COMPETENT, PERSONABLE DR. I REALLY LIKE HER. SHE IS A VERY POPULAR DR.
Providence Patient
Dr. Esselink is empathetic and personable. She seems to know my case and care needs each time I see her. She is non-judgmental and gives me as much time as the system allows to talk through my concerns. I don't feel rushed with her even when she has upcoming appointments.
Providence Patient
She is very good and listens to my problems
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Dr. Esselink is awesome
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Just one number is 10 which is di scribe how great she is. Always be there for me
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The very best!
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Clinical Interests
- Alcohol Dependency
- Allergies
- Anemia
- Anorexia
- Behavioral Disorders
- Birth Control Counseling
- Cancer Prevention
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cerumen Removal
- Cholesterol Disorders
- Chronic Disease Management
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Decrease In Appetite
- Decreased Libido
- Dementia
- Depressed Mood
- Depression
- Developmental Assessment
- Diabetes Counseling
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Management
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diet And Exercise
- Diet And Nutrition
- Disability Evaluation
- Diverticulitis
- Eating Disorders
- Enlarged Prostate
- Erectile Disorder
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Falls
- Family History Of Cancer
- Family History Of Heart Disease
- Gastroenteritis
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Gluten Sensitivity
- Gout
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Hernia
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Hyperglycemia
- Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Lifestyle Modification
- Memory Disorders
- Mood Symptoms
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myalgia
- Newborn Care
- Nutrition And Health
- Nutritional Counseling
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight
- Palpitations
- Preventive Medicine
- Pulmonary Infections
- Sciatica
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (Std)
- Skin Disease
- Skin Tag Removal
- Sleep Disorders
- Splinter Removal
- Sports Physical Exam
- Stomach Cancer
- Substance Addiction
- Suture Removal
- Thyroid Disorder
- Tobacco Use Cessation
- Travel Medicine
- Tremor
- Twitching
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Virtual Care
- Warts
- Weakness
- Weight Loss
Dr. Esselink is an amazing provider. I can't say enough good things about her. I find her medical assisting be brisk and uncaring
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