Dr. Sara Spettel, M.D. is a board-certified urologist her special interests include both female and male voiding dysfunction, kidney stones, urologic cancers and erectile dysfunction. Dr. Spettel graduated from the Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her urology residency at Albany Medical College and joined Northwest Urology soon thereafter.
Dr. Sara Spettel, M.D. is a board-certified urologist her special interests include both female and male voiding dysfunction, kidney stones, urologic cancers and erectile dysfunction. Dr. Spettel graduated from the Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her urology residency at Albany Medical College and joined Northwest Urology soon thereafter.
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All business but kind too!
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
The doctor is extremely competent and professional! Please make sure to give patients time to have any questions answered and make sure their concerns are addressed.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
To the point, was clear with facts. And I like it.. when your doctor is up front and talks so understand.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Appreciated that she had a good handle on my condition. Very practical and down to earth advice.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Very pleasant and knew my medication history.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Great bedside manners, experience, compassion and knowledge together make a wonderful doc!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
She barely sat down to talk to me. I was going in for something post surgery that was concerning for me and I’m not sure if she thought she was trying to be “easy going” or laid back about it but she talked to me for about 1.5 minutes, I wish I was exaggerating.
I felt looked over and not cared for at all. Such a let down to my last urologist at Kaiser who was outstanding!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Caring, attentive and pro active!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
All-around fantastic urologist and good human. Super knowledgeable with a relaxed approach.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Straightforward, kind, and helpful.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
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SW Portland / St. Vincent Hospital
9135 SW Barnes Rd Suite 663 Portland, OR 97225
Dr. Sara Spettel, M.D. is a board-certified urologist who cares for a broad range of adult urological concerns. Her special interests include both female and male voiding dysfunction, kidney stones, urologic cancers and erectile dysfunction. She has been published nationally on several topics including urinary incontinence, videourodynamic testing, kidney stones, and markers for bladder cancer.
Originally from Oregon, Dr. Spettel attended Barnard College in New York for undergraduate studies and graduated from the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. She completed her urology residency at Albany Medical College in New York and joined Northwest Urology soon thereafter. She has a special interest in the history of medicine, and won the 2010 Earl Nation Urologic History Award from the American Urologic Association for her research.
She finds a patient-centered approach to medical care is ultimately most satisfying for everyone, as well as the most successful. “The correct diagnosis and best plan of care aren’t helpful unless the patient understands it,” she explains.
Dr. Spettel is excited to have returned home to Oregon to practice medicine. Outside of work, she tries to spend the majority of her time unwinding and having fun with her kids and family.
All business but kind too!
The doctor is extremely competent and professional! Please make sure to give patients time to have any questions answered and make sure their concerns are addressed.
To the point, was clear with facts. And I like it.. when your doctor is up front and talks so understand.
Appreciated that she had a good handle on my condition. Very practical and down to earth advice.
Very pleasant and knew my medication history.
Great bedside manners, experience, compassion and knowledge together make a wonderful doc!
She barely sat down to talk to me. I was going in for something post surgery that was concerning for me and I’m not sure if she thought she was trying to be “easy going” or laid back about it but she talked to me for about 1.5 minutes, I wish I was exaggerating. I felt looked over and not cared for at all. Such a let down to my last urologist at Kaiser who was outstanding!
Caring, attentive and pro active!
All-around fantastic urologist and good human. Super knowledgeable with a relaxed approach.
Straightforward, kind, and helpful.