Lesley Garber DO
Salem,OR
Summary
Well-respected family medicine physician with 21 years experience treating patients for a variety of conditions. Board Certified and re-certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Family Practitioners (2002-2027). Currently active in the Maintenance of Certification program. Areas of interest include diabetes management and management of other chronic medical conditions, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and thyroid disease, women's health, preventative health. Interests also include routine screening for acute medical conditions including cancer, diabetes, hypertension as well as preventive health care, including adult vaccinations, and women's health including insertion of IUD and Nexplanon.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Family Medicine Physician
Salem Clinic
09.2002 - Current
- Appropriately diagnosed and treated a variety of diseases and injuries in general family medicine practice setting.
- Ordered and executed diagnostic tests and analyzed diagnostic images to further investigate patient conditions.
- Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
- Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
- Monitored patients\' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
- Participated in planning of hospice care for elderly and disabled patients.
- Delivered medical services to 15-20 patients daily in outpatient office environment.
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.
- Consulted and coordinated patient care with other physicians, pharmacists and specialists.
- Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
- Well versed in women's health care including gynecologic concerns, birth control both prescribed and inserted, preconception counseling.
Urgent Care Physician
Salem Clinic
10.2008 - 01.2023
- Worked in direct collaboration with other physicians and referred patients accordingly to best support health care needs.
- Prescribed medications for patients in conjunction with other treatments according to specific personal medical conditions.
- Prepared and maintained correspondence, reports and claims in compliance with federal regulations and followed best practices in patient and family support.
- Have worked approximately 200 shifts in an urgent care setting
- Quickly and easily establish rapport with patients.
Education
Family Medicine Internship And Residency - Family Medicine
Genesys Regional Medical Center
Grand Blanc, MI08.2002
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Kirksville, MO1999
No Degree - Laboratory Technologist
Fort Sam Military Training Base
San Antonio, United States1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pacific Lutheran University
Puyallup WA01.1995
Skills
- Accomplished in primary family medicine care
- Conscientious provider
- Humane and respectful
- Culturally sensitive
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Compassionate professional
- Good clinical judgment
Certification
- Active physician's license in the state of Oregon
- Certified, American Board of Osteopathic Family Practitioners
- BLS
Additional Information
- enjoy crafting and singing
- Married with two college aged children
Timeline
Urgent Care Physician
Salem Clinic
10.2008 - 01.2023
Outpatient Family Medicine Physician
Salem Clinic
09.2002 - Current
Family Medicine Internship And Residency - Family Medicine
Genesys Regional Medical Center
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
No Degree - Laboratory Technologist
Fort Sam Military Training Base
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Pacific Lutheran University