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Summary
Dr. Fara Etzel earned her B.S. at OSU. She then moved to Houston, Texas where she completed her Master of Science degree in Genetics Counseling at University of Texas-Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. She stayed in Houston to graduate from University of Texas-Houston Medical School, but was delighted to move back to Oregon for her Pediatric Residency at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital at OHSU. She is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Etzel is happy to be back home working in Salem and looking forward to spending her spare time with her family and friends pursuing her interests of kayaking, gardening, fishing, hiking, cooking and lounging with a good book.
Quick Facts
- 27 years of experience
- speaks Russian, Spanish, English
- Oregon Health & Science University
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Fara K Etzel has 4 locationsSalem Health Family Birth Center
939 OAK ST SE BLDG DSALEM, OR 97301 Tel: (503) 814-3637
Mon5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat5:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun5:00 am - 9:00 pm
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| Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 27 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Russian, Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks Spanish, English |
| SALEM , OR | Franklin , TN | McMinnville , OR | Salem , OR |
| Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University | Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine | Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Fara K Etzel has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Fara K Etzel has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
27 Years Experience
Dr. Fara K Etzel holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Oregon Health & Science University.
Medical School
Graduated from Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston in 1999.
NPI Number
Dr. Etzel's NPI number is 1770525263.
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- Dr. Fara K Etzel is affiliated with SALEM HOSPITAL, Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center, and West Valley Hospital.
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