Summary

Dr. Merrill Harris brings more than 20 years of Internal Medicine expertise to AIM Health.

She joined AIM Health because of the value AIM physicians place on the patient-physician relationship. She believes that AIM’s commitment to longer appointments, smaller patient panel sizes, and timely access to appointments and communication with patients supports her ability to use her expertise and training as an Internist to take the best care of her patients. 

Dr. Harris is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

About Dr. Harris

Prior to joining AIM Health, Dr. Harris worked at Providence Portland Medical Center as a hospitalist managing inpatient care for 17 years. She served as a supervisor and clinical instructor training resident physicians during inpatient medicine rotations. She also has experience in post-acute care as a medical director caring for patients in skilled nursing facilities.

Dr. Harris has won several honors and awards including being recognized by her physician peers in Portland Monthly Magazine as a “Top Doctor” in Internal Medicine (Hospitalist) in 2013, 2019, and 2020. 

Dr. Harris spent many years of her career taking care of acutely ill hospitalized patients. She recognizes the importance of timely, thorough medical care, with careful attention to preventative health and monitoring of chronic diseases to keep her patients out of the hospital and to optimize their health. 

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Office Location

AIM Health

9555 SW Barnes Rd Ste 255Portland, OR 97225

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • Legacy Emanuel and Good Samaritan Hospitals, Portland
  • 3 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Merrill Harris

  • Accepts Medicare
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareOregon
  • CareOregon - Medicaid
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Moda Health - EPO
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • SelectHealth
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Merrill Harris has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Merrill Harris has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Family Medicine
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Oregon, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Legacy Emanuel and Good Samaritan Hospitals, Portland

Medical School

The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Merrill Harris affiliated with?
Dr. Merrill Harris is affiliated with Providence Behavioral Health.
Does Dr. Merrill Harris accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Merrill Harris accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Merrill Harris's office located?
Dr. Merrill Harris's office is located at 9555 SW Barnes Rd Ste 255, Portland, OR, 97225.
Is Dr. Merrill Harris accepting new patients?
Dr. Merrill Harris is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Merrill Harris's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Merrill Harris accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Merrill Harris accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.

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