Summary

Physician Assistant Kristen Gehring specializes in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism care. She earned her medical education from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and has dedicated two decades to helping patients manage complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. Gehring is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse communities throughout the Portland area.

Kristen Gehring practices at Providence Endocrinology in Portland and maintains hospital affiliations with Legacy Silverton Medical Center. She focuses on treating patients with diabetes across all age groups, from children and teenagers with Type 1 diabetes to older adults managing geriatric diabetes. Her expertise includes performing thyroid function tests and comprehensive blood work to monitor and diagnose endocrine disorders.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 20 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Providence Endocrinology - West Portland

9155 SW Barnes Rd Ste 638Portland, OR 97225

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20 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 55 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Portland , ORPORTLAND , ORPortland , ORPortland , OR
Med School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kristen Merrily Gehring

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna PROV Employee POS
  • Age Right (Marquis Advantage)
  • BCBS Federal
  • Champ VA
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • First Choice Health Network
  • Medicaid OR Plus Open Card
  • Medicare A&B
  • Moda Connexus Network
  • Providence ElderPlace PACE
  • Providence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plan Medicaid
  • Regence BCBS EPO - Out of State
  • Regence BCBS PAR
  • Regence BCBS PPO
  • Regence BCBS PPP
  • Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage
  • Tricare for Life
  • Tricare Prime
  • Tricare Select
  • Tricare US Family Health Plan
  • Tricare West
  • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Plus
  • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
  • United Healthcare Complete Care HMO
  • United Healthcare Med Advantage HMO
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO Network
  • United Healthcare POS
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • United Healthcare Surest

Medical Specialties

Kristen Merrily Gehring has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Kristen Merrily Gehring has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Physician Assistant

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Kristen Merrily Gehring holds an expired medical license in the state of Oregon.

Medical License

Physician Assistant with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 2006.

NPI Number

Kristen Merrily Gehring's NPI number is 1639294671.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Kristen Merrily Gehring speak?
Kristen Merrily Gehring speaks Spanish and English.
Which hospitals is Kristen Merrily Gehring affiliated with?
Kristen Merrily Gehring is affiliated with Legacy Silverton Medical Center.
Does Kristen Merrily Gehring accept my insurance?
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