Margaret Savransky, MD
Portland,OR
Summary
Board-certified internal medicine physician with over 10 years of experience providing holistic, trauma-aware and compassionate primary care. Specialized in obesity medicine, menopause, and mental health, with additional expertise in complex chronic disease management and lifestyle interventions. Passionate about fostering inclusive, collaborative partnerships that empower patients in their health decisions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Physician
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Portland, Oregon
11.2022 - Current
- Developed meaningful, trusting patient-physician relationships with a diverse panel of patients by practicing active listening, empathy, and collaborative goal-setting
- Provided comprehensive, trauma-informed care for variety of complex conditions such as menopause, PCOS, obesity, fibromyalgia, hypertension, diabetes, mental health, and substance use disorders.
- Promoted integrative health through lifestyle changes, nutrition, and non-opioid pain strategies
- Served on the Regional Primary Care Quality Peer Review Committee to improve systems of care, patient safety, and clinician support.
- Partnered with specialists and allied health providers to coordinate whole-person care.
Telemedicine Physician
Calibrate Health, PC
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered trauma-informed and evidence-based weight management care
- Fostered a non-judgmental, empowering space that encouraged sustainable lifestyle change.
- Conducted initial medical assessments, interpreted labs, prescribed medications, and created personalized treatment plans.
Stay-at-Home Parent
Family Caregiver
Portland, Oregon
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Dedicated full time to raising young child and managing household during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Primary Care Physician
Legacy Medical Group Northwest
Portland, Oregon
09.2015 - 08.2020
- Delivered continuity primary care to a large, diverse patient panel
- Mentored resident physicians, medical students, and advanced practice providers.
- Advocated for preventive care and early detection through patient education.
- Integrated non-pharmacologic pain management approaches to minimize narcotic use.
- Completed office procedures (biopsies, injections, etc.) with attention to safety and comfort.
Internal Medicine Resident
Legacy Emanuel and Good Samaritan Hospitals
Portland, Oregon
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Awarded the 2015 Legacy Resident Humanism Award for compassionate patient care.
- Treated people with acute and chronic conditions across inpatient, outpatient, and ICU settings.
- Initiated and led a quality improvement project instituting quarterly mock code-blue simulations to strengthen team preparedness.
Education
MD -
University of Texas San Antonio School of Medicine
05.2012
BA - Plan II Liberal Arts Honors
University of Texas at Austin
05.2005
Skills
- Holistic, patient-centered primary care
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive care
- Nutrition and weight management
- Menopause & women’s health
- Mental health
- Trauma-aware
- LGBTQIA affirming & culturally responsive
Certification
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Active
- American Board of Obesity Medicine, Pending
- Oregon Medical License, Active
- Washington Medical License, Active
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary Care Physician
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
11.2022 - Current
Telemedicine Physician
Calibrate Health, PC
10.2021 - 07.2022
Stay-at-Home Parent
Family Caregiver
09.2020 - 09.2021
Primary Care Physician
Legacy Medical Group Northwest
09.2015 - 08.2020
Internal Medicine Resident
Legacy Emanuel and Good Samaritan Hospitals
07.2012 - 07.2015
MD -
University of Texas San Antonio School of Medicine
BA - Plan II Liberal Arts Honors
University of Texas at Austin
Similar Profiles
Shalane FreeShalane Free
Hospice Registered Nurse at Kaiser Permanente NorthwestHospice Registered Nurse at Kaiser Permanente Northwest
A.J. DeGanA.J. DeGan
IV Pharmacy Technician at Kaiser Permanente NorthwestIV Pharmacy Technician at Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Andrea Karg (Andi)Andrea Karg (Andi)
Medical Assistant at Kaiser Permanente NorthwestMedical Assistant at Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Micayla SteflorMicayla Steflor
Chiropractic Clinical Fellow at NeuroSport Spine and Concussion CenterChiropractic Clinical Fellow at NeuroSport Spine and Concussion Center
Jonah StreitJonah Streit
Janitorial and Clothing Closet Manager at The Insight AllianceJanitorial and Clothing Closet Manager at The Insight Alliance