Obstetrics/Gynecology | Salem Health | Salem, Oregon
Obstetrics & Gynecology • Salem, NJ • Since 1896
About
Salem Health is a nonprofit health system based in Salem, Oregon, founded in 1896. It operates Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital (Dallas) plus multiple clinics in the mid-Willamette Valley, serving Marion, Polk, Benton, Lincoln, and Yamhill counties. As the region’s largest private employer, it has about 1,495 employees (latest figures) and offers a wide range of services, including obstetrics/gynecology, family birth center, women's health, neonatal care, and other hospital and specialty services. The system is guided by a volunteer Board of Trustees and provides comprehensive care across primary, urgent, virtual, and specialty settings. Main contact and locations are in Salem, OR, with additional offices in Dallas, OR. For Obstetrics/Gynecology related inquiries, contact details and patient advocacy are available via their main lines and patient services.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Address
Salem Health OB/GYN clinic (Family Birth Center area), Salem, OR
Phone
503-814-4480
news@salemhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD Care (Dr. Amy Schneider): 4 out of 5 (17 ratings)
- WebMD, Healthgrades, and Vitals (Dr. Valerie Joyce Heffner): 4.5 to 5 out of 5 (2-5 ratings per site)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Patricia Peterson): 3.1 out of 5 (12 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Sheila Goldsworthy): 4.5 out of 5 (14 ratings)
- Tebra (Salem Women's Clinic): 4.9 out of 5 (356 reviews)
Patients praise
- Many individual OB/GYN providers at Salem Health and in the surrounding Salem area receive high patient satisfaction ratings for their clinical competency, bedside manner, and ability to answer questions.
- Patients appreciate providers who are caring, kind, and take the time to listen to their health concerns.
- Positive reviews frequently highlight successful surgeries and compassionate care during complex medical situations.
Common complaints
- Negative patient experiences often center on labor and delivery services, including reports of insensitive or judgmental care from some providers.
- Some patients have cited issues such as long wait times, feeling rushed during appointments, and concerns about staff friendliness or communication.
"My Sister and I had fantastic experiences with Dr. Joyce Heffner as our surgeon... She did an amazing job with both, and showed much care, amicability, kindness, and competency."
— Patient review on WebMD/Healthgrades"She delivered my son in Salem hospital and could not of been more cruel. She was inpatient and sighed and rolled her eyes every time I pushed. I don’t know why she’s still practicing if she hates her job so much. Made my delivery traumatic."
— Patient review on Healthgrades (Dr. Patricia Peterson)"Seeing Dr. Harmon has been the best thing I have done for my health in years... So thankful that she truly cares about women’s health."
— Patient review on Tebra (Salem Women's Clinic)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Salem Health Midwives and OBGYN 875 Oak St. SE, Building C ... — Jul 25, 2025
- Salem Health Gynecologic Oncology 875 Oak St — Jul 25, 2025
- Gynecologic oncology | Salem Health Cancer Center | Salem, Oregon — Jul 31, 2025
- Expanding HPV vaccine counseling in gynecologic oncology — Jun 16, 2026
- Our Providers | OB-GYNs located in Salem, OR — Oct 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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