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Dr. James Christopher Beard MD

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

3/5(12)
9135 SW BARNES RD STE 985 PORTLAND OR, 97225
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. James Beard practices Endocrinology in Portland, OR. Dr. Beard specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Beard examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.

Education and Training

Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 1976

University of North Carolina Hospitals Program 1976

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 42 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes, Metabolism, Thyroid Problems
  • Diabetes
  • High Cholesterol
  • Diabetic Neuropathy
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Vascular Disease

Fellowships

  • U/WA SCH HSPS, SEATTLE, WA,, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism    1979

Dr. James Christopher Beard MD's Practice location

Practice At 1130 Nw 22nd Ave Suite 400

1130 Nw 22nd Ave Suite 400 -
Portland, OR 97210
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9135 SW BARNES RD STE 985 -
PORTLAND, OR 97225
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New patients: 503-297-3336
Fax: 503-297-3338

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Patient Experience with Dr. Beard


3.0

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LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTERl

2801 N GANTENBEIN AVENUE PORTLAND OR 97227

Head north on Northwest 22nd Avenue 1725 ft
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Take the ramp 498 ft
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LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl

1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121 PORTLAND OR 97210

Head south on Northwest 22nd Avenue 356 ft
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SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN-PORTLANDl

3101 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD PORTLAND OR 97239

Head south on Northwest 22nd Avenue 97 ft
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Continue slightly right onto Southwest Broadway (US 26) 371 ft
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PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTERl

9205 SW BARNES ROAD PORTLAND OR 97225

Head southwest on East Pavilion Patient Drop Off Circle 77 ft
Make a sharp right onto Saint Vincent Medical Center 381 ft
Continue slightly right onto Saint Vincent Medical Center 108 ft
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OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICSl

3181 SW SAM JACKSON PARK ROAD PORTLAND OR 97239

Head southwest on East Pavilion Patient Drop Off Circle 77 ft
Make a sharp right onto Saint Vincent Medical Center 241 ft
Turn left 74 ft
Turn right 453 ft
Turn left onto Saint Vincent Medical Center 263 ft
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Turn left onto Southwest Baltic Avenue 1402 ft
Turn left 1981 ft
Continue straight onto Sunset Highway (US 26) 4.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards US 26 East: 6th Avenue 1024 ft
Continue slightly right onto Southwest Broadway (US 26) 371 ft
Keep in the middle 86 ft
Turn right onto Southwest 6th Avenue 699 ft
Continue straight onto Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard 1333 ft
Go straight onto Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road 4874 ft
Turn right 567 ft
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LEGACY GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl

1015 NW 22ND AVENUE, W121 PORTLAND OR 97210

Head southwest on East Pavilion Patient Drop Off Circle 77 ft
Make a sharp right onto Saint Vincent Medical Center 241 ft
Turn left 74 ft
Turn right 453 ft
Turn left onto Saint Vincent Medical Center 263 ft
Turn left onto Southwest Barnes Road 1.5 mi
Continue straight onto West Burnside Road 2.1 mi
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Turn left onto Northwest 23rd Place 320 ft
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