Summary

Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza specializes in rheumatology, focusing on conditions that affect joints, muscles, and bones. She earned her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed both her residency training there as well. Dr. Hansen-Dispenza further advanced her expertise through fellowship training at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, bringing 25 years of experience to her practice. She holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Hansen-Dispenza practices at Saint Charles Bend and sees patients at the St. Charles Rheumatology Clinic in Bend, Oregon. Her clinical expertise includes treating osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, helping patients manage these complex conditions that can significantly impact daily life. She also provides specialized care for juvenile osteoporosis in younger patients. Her treatment approach includes comprehensive metabolic panels to assess overall health, infusion therapy for targeted medication delivery, and general blood tests to monitor patient progress. Patients rate her care at 4.1 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.1
  • 25 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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25 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Bend , ORBend , ORBend , ORBend , OR
Med School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Asuris Northwest Health
  • ATRIO Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cascade Health Alliance
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • InterCommunity Health Network CCO
  • InterCommunity Health Network CCO - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medica - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Moda Health
  • Moda Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Moda Health - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicaid (Managed)
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Providence Health Plans - Medicare
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Arizona College of Medicine2013

Residency

University of New Mexico School of Medicine2006
University of New Mexico School of Medicine2004

Medical School

University of New Mexico School of MedicineGraduated in 2003
Wake Forest University School of MedicineGraduated in 2001

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Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza speaks English.
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Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza's office is located at 2600 NE Neff Rd, Bend, OR, 97701.
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