Pediatrics | Salem Health |Salem, Oregon
Pediatrics • Salem, OR • Since 1896
About
Summary: Salem Health is a nonprofit, not-for-profit health system based in Salem, Oregon, founded in 1896. It is the area's largest private employer and operates Salem Hospital, West Valley Hospital (Dallas), and multiple Salem Health clinics serving Marion, Polk, Benton, Lincoln, and Yamhill counties. The system provides a wide range of services across primary, urgent, and virtual care, including pediatrics, family birth, neonatal care, and pediatric specialties. Key leadership includes CFO James Parr and various clinical and operations directors. Salem Health emphasizes collaboration with regional physicians and features extensive facilities and services across six counties in the Willamette Valley region. Main contact: patientadvocate@salemhealth.org; main phone: 503-561-5200.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
890 Oak St SE, Salem, Oregon 97301, US
Phone
503-561-5200
news@salemhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Salem Hospital): 3.4/5 stars (1,472 reviews)
- Birdeye (Salem Health Medical Clinic - Keizer): 2.7/5 stars (66 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Salem Hospital): 70% of patients recommend the hospital (9 or 10 rating) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Some pediatricians receive high ratings from patients (e.g., 5/5 on WebMD)
- Strong pediatric quality-of-care metrics relative to statewide averages
- Recognition of staff professionalism and caring in specific experiences
- General support for the hospital's labor and delivery programs
Common complaints
- Difficulties with insurance coverage (specifically Regence BlueCross BlueShield) leading to canceled appointments
- Frustrations regarding appointment scheduling and access to care
- Concerns about hospital consolidation and lack of local alternatives
- Reports of poor communication or mismanagement in clinic settings
- General dissatisfaction with patient experiences at certain facilities within the health system
"I wish I could give more than five stars. We have been working with Dr. Knudson for several years now and. We couldn't ask for better. I drive an extra 40 minutes each way just to keep her as my children's doctor."
— Healthgrades patient review"In the weeks since Salem Health stopped accepting Regence BlueCross BlueShield insurance, patients continue to find themselves stuck in the middle with canceled appointments and a lack of alternatives outside of Salem’s only hospital."
— Salem Reporter"Salem Hospital ranks as one of the most miserable experiences aside from my son's illness. They can't even manage to get one meal order correct."
— Reddit user commentSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Over 300 families lose care at Salem pediatric therapy clinic — Apr 4, 2026
- Tonya Lutz, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Salem, OR — May 14, 2026
- Elizabeth P. Mills, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Keizer, OR — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Antje Howard, MD, Family Physician | Salem, OR | WebMD — Feb 16, 2026
- Dr. Neha R. Naik-Desai, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Salem, OR — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: - Inspira Medical Center Mannington is a nonprofit hospital in the Inspira Health Network, part of a South Jersey health system with a long history (about 100 years) serving Salem County. - Services include primary care, specialty treatments, emergency services, surgical and behavioral health care, with a focus on personalized care and wellness. - The center is headquartered in Salem, NJ, and has grown through integration with Salem Medical Center/Salem Pediatric/related facilities within the Inspira network. - Contact: Main phone numbers include (856) 537-6772 and (856) 935-1000. - Notable context: It operates within a larger network that includes pediatric and family medicine capabilities as part of Inspira Health, and has a presence in the Salem/South Jersey region. If you’re specifically looking for Inspira Pediatrics in Salem or pediatric-specific services, consider checking Inspira Health’s pediatrics/children’s services page or the Inspira Medical Center Mannington site for pediatric care details and physicians in the Salem area.
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