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Dr. Rufus Timberlake, MD

Dr. Rufus Timberlake, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Rufus Timberlake, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Portland, OR and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as OHSU Hospital-Marquam Hill Campus and Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd Portland, OR 97239
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(503) 273-5342

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Timberlake specializes in the areas of Geriatric Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Timberlake's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Timberlake

2.7
16 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
38%
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4 star
6%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
56%
56%

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No, thank you.
We felt a bias towards my disabled Viet Nam veteran husband from the start. Very condescending demeaning.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 23, 2025
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A great doctor
When I saw Dr Timberlake I was new to the va. He gave me a very good checkup and I had left without making a future appointment for some tests. He came out of his office and found me to make sure I would have the tests I needed. A very caring doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Robert DeDie – Mar 26, 2023
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Poor service
Recently, I visited Dr. Timberlake for an annual physical exam. This was my 2nd visit with him. The first visit did not go well. This was worse. He never used his stethoscope or took my BP. The following week, a different Dr. Found a heart murmur and referred me on to a Cardiologist. I am now looking at 2 rounds of heart surgery in my future. Dr. Timberlake failed to perform a thorough physical examination during my visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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NotaFan – Jul 07, 2022
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Dr. DoNothing I've seen Timberlake for years now. It's my opinion that he's just punching his timecard without any real honest concern for his patients. Common remedy for almost everything is to eat right and get some rest. Does not like to refer patients to speciality clinics ect. Seems like there is incentive on the VAs part to do as little as possible. Just get them in and out quickly without really doing much of anything.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Veteran – Feb 17, 2020
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He was willing to listen to my Dad's extensive history. Dr Timberlake gave reasonable recommendations for the current stage of my Dad's life. I would recommend him for someone nearing the end of their life. He was compassionate and listened well to both my Dad and me.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 16, 2019
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Just left this office with misinformation from a loud voiced man at check-in. Veterans CAN get their records immediately at the VA records department. And, learn the meaning of privacy. You talk too loud and the veteran was seeking HIS OEN FILES.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Joy in Oregon city, OR – Jul 18, 2018
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He's been my primary care doctor for almost a decade, and has helped me through several major health issues. He is always polite and professional. He referred me to some specialists when necessary and they were able to resolve my issues. I am very pleased with Dr. Timberlake and I think he deserves some recognition.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Current Patient in OR – Jun 06, 2018
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One if the best! Why? He listens!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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William Whitlatch in Portland, Oregon 97239 – Apr 16, 2018
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My husband has terminal prostate cancer metastisized into bones. Dr Timberlake and his staff were curtious, caring and compasionate. There was never a problem with getting an appointment. If he was caught up with a client before us the nurse notified us to an approximent wait time. Dr. Timberlake fully disclosed what he knew of my husbands case and was frank about what to expeck as far as doctor visits and treatment. He answered any question we had and answered them to the best of his knowledge.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Portland, OR – Jul 09, 2017
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No through check up.Just a question and answer visit.All I get is blood pressure checked and that's about it and that's if my blood pressure is high.No prostrate check or other things I would expect to be checked.Looking for a new doctor at the vets.I am sure glad I have an outaide doctor for another opinion.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 others found this helpful
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New York, NY – Jan 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Rufus Timberlake, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Portland, OR and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Geriatric Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Portland HCS3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd Portland, OR 97239
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • OHSU Hospital-Marquam Hill Campus

    3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
    Portland, OR 97239
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

    3600 NW Samaritan Dr
    Corvallis, OR 97330
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Providence Milwaukie Hospital

    10150 SE 32nd Ave
    Milwaukie, OR 97222

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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