Tanya Carter, DO

Love Dr. Carter! My family and I have been going to her for years and she’s the best! I always leave with more information and all my questions answered! She’s very easy to open up with and talk about any issues. She has a very comforting presence and is an amazing doctor I’d recommend her to anyone.

I like Dr. Carter, I absolutely loathe her staff. Every time I go to this place wether it’s getting a prescription, bloodwork, or a physical, I always have problems. They are very slow to get you in even though I never see ANYONE in the waiting room, and then rush you out the door when you’re done. I have never had difficulty giving blood before I came here, I was told by one of her nurses and I quote «I don’t know man your vein is giving me a bad vibe» wtf? I got stabbed in both arms four times because apparently my veins were harshing her buzz. I always have difficulty picking up my prescriptions because they sent them to the wrong place even though I just filled out a new form because they mysteriously lost the one I filled out the last time I was in. I’m sorry but I’ve been to good practices and shitty ones, and this is a shitty one.

I had Dr. Carter when she first started. I can tell you this woman saved my life, she caught the signs of probably cancer in my Uterus before it became a problem. Went through my daughters drug phase with me both informing me and giving me the support I needed. I am now in Los Angeles looking for another primary, wishing she would relocate. She is the best Doctor I have ever had. If you can get an appointment her it is in your best interest to do so.

I have been loyal to Osteopaths since I discovered the basics: that they know more and are more interested in resolving issues rather than prescribing meds to cover them. I have a medical background and consistently am able to build a rapport with my doctors… but not here. I ask a lot of questions which I find is not encouraged here in Portland. Also, I didn’t have a job when I first arrived, which I clearly explained to the DO. My need for a DO is only for annual testing so it shouldn’t be that big a deal, right? Right? Not here. Any questions or requests for information are treated with «come in for an appointment.» I protested since I just asked a question and didn’t have $ 175 just hanging around. This happened repeatedly and gave me the feeling of being nickle and dimed to death. God bless Google.
I give Dr Tanya one star because I have faith in her abilities, but her office staff is just plain rude and they always claim that all their decisions are approved by her so??? Especially her head nurse. As I like to correspond in writing for documentation’s sake I received many terse and dismissive notes from her head nurse (Michelle?). After a particularly long exchange where I wanted an simple yes or no answer to one easy question that was in my files (Is this the same test I was given last year?) I got tired of her attitude and replied in kind.
The next note I received was from Dr Tanya, informing me that I was no longer a patient as they didn’t appreciate MY attitude (!) and would only be acting as my physician for 30 more days. This was a lie, they refused to do anything for me immediately after that note in direct opposition to that statement.
My advice? Tanya operated at about a 25% discount from the going rate. If you aren’t too interested in your treatments, never have to communicate with the office, go for it.
I recommend Dr Erin at ZoomCare, Tanasbourne. She’s a miracle!

Dr. Carter is a DO., a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and in addition to Family Medicine she specializes in OMM — Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine/​OMT. I trust her with my life as she is one of the most gifted docs in the North West area, hence the 4 month wait to see her.
5 stars go to her promptness, courteousness, accurate diagnosis, bedside manner and her follow ups. She keeps abreast with all the current medical sciences and research providing a very high quality of care. She believes in communicating via emails and stays on top of all her messages. She will capture you with her famous smile. …Patients will confess that Dr. Carter’s smile helped them to relax and lose all fears and it built trust in her .
I was not her patient but have worked alongside her in the medical and management field for 2 years till June 2008, since then I have moved to CA. I am biased on her quality of patient care that she provides as I am a live witness of her practice methods and will lay my life on the line saying this, Dr. Carter is one of the best medical practioner in the Northwest.
I definitely recommend her for family care and for OMT’s/OMM. She is the best DO in town.

I finally found a doctor that listens and offers solutions rather than just prescribing medication.
I never have to wait long to see her nor do I feel rushed when I have my time with her. In fact, we have great conversations about my health.

Dr. Carter has been by doctor for over a decade. She is the best. I like the fact she isn’t much older than me and understands my needs. I have no trouble scheduling appointments and like the fact her staff has been the same for a long time.

Dr. Carter is one of the most informative doctors I’ve ever had. She is very patient and treats all my crazy questions with great respect and personal wamth.
She is always up on the latest research including naturopathic cures. I had a horrible flu in March that had me down for the count for 2 weeks solid. It wasn’t until I saw Dr. Carter that I really started to get better. She knew immediately what was going on, and prescribed the meds that eventually took care of my problem. She also anticipates and thoroughly explained what my experience may be over the next few days/​weeks. Dr. Carter answers e-​mails promptly and gets to the point.

Wow. Two «reviews» that don’t comment about the quality of medical care or medical service.
I have been seeing Dr. Carter now for years, having switched HMO and different caregivers for a few times previously. She always treats me as a person (many of my past doctors have been cold clinicians) and makes sure all of my doubts are allayed. When I have a problem, she makes sure to not only prescribe actions to remedy it, but explains clearly the root of the problem.
She takes my concerns and issues seriously, and acts promptly to remedy them.
I could not be more satisfied with the level of service from doctor Carter.

After nine years of being regular patients, Dr Carter took my husband off her list of patients because he failed to keep with his annual physicals. She actually sent him a letter stating she was taking him off her patient list.

I have been a patient of Dr. Carters for over 5 years. That relationship ended last week.
To summarize: Before my appointment I realized that I had left my credit cards on the desk at home. I called Dr. Carter’s office, to see if there would be any need for cash and/​or checks at my visit (I was across the street from my bank). I was told there would not be. I arrived, was checked in, and began my appointment with the nurse. After a few tests, the nurse informed me that I continue to have the symptoms of a medical condition so severe that I had sought emergency care on Dr. Carter’s recommendation the week before. While I was waiting for the next tests, the front office staff burst into my exam room, and demanded that I pay an outstanding bill for $ 31.50, or leave immediately. (You read that correctly-​$ 31.50, the price of a nice lunch for two, or an oil change.) After explaining that I had called ahead, and also that I was sure that I had mailed them a check for that bill over a year before, I was told that their staff was new, and so «makes mistakes». I asked for Dr. Carter, and was told that she had personally approved this decision. Wow.
Upon returning home, in tears, I found that I had, indeed, mailed them a check last May for that bill. I was scared by what little information I had received, and had no idea where to turn.
Dr. Carter chose to risk my health over $ 31.50, and poorly trained or incompetent staff. Learn from my mistake, don’t risk your health.