4.7
307 Ratings with 293 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Poombavai Nagappan is an internal medicine specialist with three decades of medical experience serving patients in the Portland area. She earned her medical degree from Kilpauk Medical College and completed her internship at Edgewater Medical Center in 1997, followed by her residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2000. Dr. Nagappan enhanced her expertise through additional residency training at Edgewater Medical Center in 1998 and recently completed the Providence Geriatric Mini Fellowship program in 2019, reflecting her commitment to caring for older adults. She provides care in both English and Tamil.
Dr. Nagappan practices at Providence Internal Medicine in Tigard, Oregon, and maintains hospital privileges at Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center. Her clinical expertise focuses particularly on kidney health, including the management of chronic kidney disease and advanced kidney disease. She specializes in helping patients navigate the complexities of kidney …conditions at various stages, including end-stage kidney disease. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Nagappan practices at Providence Internal Medicine in Tigard, Oregon, and maintains hospital privileges at Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center. Her clinical expertise focuses particularly on kidney health, including the management of chronic kidney disease and advanced kidney disease. She specializes in helping patients navigate the complexities of kidney …conditions at various stages, including end-stage kidney disease. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- 30 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Tamil
- Providence Geriatric Mini Fellowship program
- 293 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Providence Internal Medicine - Scholls
12442 SW Scholls Ferry Rd Ste 100Tigard, OR 97223 Tel: (503) 216-9200
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| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 30 Years of Experience | 5 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Tamil | Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English | |
| Tigard , OR | Mesquite , TX | Portland , OR | Portland , OR |
| Med School: Kilpauk Medical College | Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc | Med School: The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Poombavai O Nagappan
Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Poombavai O Nagappan has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
Poombavai O Nagappan 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
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Providence Geriatric Mini Fellowship program in 2019.
Residency
Completed their residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2000 and Edgewater Medical Center in 1998.
Internship
Completed their internship at Edgewater Medical Center in 1997.
Medical School
Graduated from Kilpauk Medical College in 1996 and Medical College Hospital Gvt Kilpauk in 1996.
NPI Number
Poombavai O Nagappan's NPI number is 1043246689.
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- Poombavai Nagappan's office is located at 12442 SW Scholls Ferry Rd Ste 100, Tigard, OR, 97223.
- Which hospitals is Poombavai Nagappan affiliated with?
- Poombavai Nagappan is affiliated with Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center.
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