Primary Care | Columbia Memorial Hospital
Primary Care • Astoria, OR • Since 1880 • Three convenient CMH-OHSU Health Primary Care locations: Astoria, Seaside, Warrenton locations
About
Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a nonprofit, 25-bed primary and surgical care facility in Astoria, Oregon, founded in 1880. It operates as a critical access hospital with a Level IV trauma center and offers a broad range of services including primary care, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics, cardiology, cancer care, endocrinology, urology, pulmonology, rehabilitation, laboratory, imaging, and urgent care. CMH emphasizes high-quality, local care to the North Coast and Lower Columbia Region, with multiple clinics/offices across Astoria and Warrenton. It is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (Oregon Synod) and is part of a broader network across the region. Contact: cmhinfo@columbiamemorial.org; main phone numbers: 503-325-4321 or 503-338-7505.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
2111 Exchange Street, Astoria, OR 97103, US
Phone
+15033384675
lolds@columbiamemorial.org
Opening Hours
All clinics open at 7 a.m.; Astoria and Warrenton clinics stay open past 5 p.m.
Telehealth
Yes; telehealth/virtual care available for many primary care visits
Emergency Care
After-hours phone support for urgent needs
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What makes CMH-OHSU Health Primary Care different?
Person-centered care embraced by all CMH-OHSU Health clinics; involves patients in decisions about care; meets patients where they are in their health care journey.
To schedule an appointment, how do I contact?
To schedule an appointment, please call one of our Primary Care Clinics, Monday through Friday.
Can I request an appointment online if I am already a patient?
If you're already a patient at one of our clinics, you can request an appointment using our online patient portal, myCMH.
Is telehealth available for primary care visits?
Yes, telehealth (virtual care) is now an option for many primary care visits. You can also call our clinics to schedule a video appointment.
What is the visit length for new patients?
On your first visit, we'll spend up to 40 minutes getting to know you and learning about your health.
Do clinics offer after-hours support?
Yes, after-hours phone support is available for urgent needs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Yelp: 88% satisfaction with hospital overall (based on U.S. News Health reporting) (54 reviews on Yelp)
- U.S. News Health: Individual physician ratings vary significantly (from 2/5 to 5/5 stars) (Various counts across different doctor profiles)
Patients praise
- Personalized and attentive care from providers like Dr. Aaron Brown
- Friendly and professional clinic staff members
- Patients feel heard and valued in discussions about their health history
- Designated as a 5-Star Patient-Centered Primary Care Home by the Oregon Health Authority
- Efficient and thorough examination processes
Common complaints
- Some inconsistent ratings observed for individual providers (e.g., lower ratings for some primary care physicians compared to others)
- Varying patient experiences across different hospital departments and clinics
"Dr. Brown et.al. were great! It was like I joined a family. He allowed time for a true discussion of my health concerns. I felt he listened to me and respected my insight to my past health history. I have every confidence that he is the right primary care physician for me."
— Wanderlog User Review"Dr. Bresee is very professional, thorough, and pleasant! He patiently listened and answered all questions. His entire staff was efficient and friendly."
— Healthgrades User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Susan G. Sims, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Astoria, OR — May 14, 2026
- Community: May 14, 2026 | The Astorian — May 14, 2026
- Expansion of Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria proceeds despite loss of federal grant - OPB — Dec 19, 2025
- Federal funding may return to Astoria hospital | The Astorian — Mar 26, 2026
- Lea V. See, CNA - Nurse Anesthetist in Astoria, OR — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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