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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She is caring and listens to my concerns.
Jun-2025
Short, but very good visit.
May-2025
Informative, but very short time made me feel a bit rushed.
May-2025
My visit with Dr. Spettel was excellent. She had reviewed my records and was knowledgeable about my history. She listened well and was solutions-oriented. Highly recommended.
May-2025
Very knowledgeable, but also doesn’t make you feel dumb when explaining. Strongly recommend
May-2025
I was told that the medication trimetheprim was not going to be effective for the uti that I had. Dr said to stop taking it. Also told me to not let anyone prescribe antibiotics for me. Told me this more than once. If I get a uti I need to figure out how to live with it. I asked if I could use the e-string again and dr told me I could do whatever I want! Dr can no longer help me. Basically told me good luck and left me sitting in the exam room. After dr left i just sat there for several minutes taking all of this in. No one was concerned about that including the dr. None of this was put on the visit record which I just read. Please make sure all of this gets put on my record.
May-2025
She explained my procedure and I felt very comfortable
Apr-2025
Very through and listens with intent to help
Apr-2025
Sara was great. Down to earth, knowlegable and worked quickly to get me on my way in a timely manner. As a very busy person I love this!
Apr-2025
The genuine concern and care that Dr. Spettel gives to each of her patients is amazing. I have 150% complete trust in her. Thank goodness for a Dr. Spettel in our lives.
Apr-2025
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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.
She is caring and listens to my concerns.
Short, but very good visit.
Informative, but very short time made me feel a bit rushed.
My visit with Dr. Spettel was excellent. She had reviewed my records and was knowledgeable about my history. She listened well and was solutions-oriented. Highly recommended.
Very knowledgeable, but also doesn’t make you feel dumb when explaining. Strongly recommend
I was told that the medication trimetheprim was not going to be effective for the uti that I had. Dr said to stop taking it. Also told me to not let anyone prescribe antibiotics for me. Told me this more than once. If I get a uti I need to figure out how to live with it. I asked if I could use the e-string again and dr told me I could do whatever I want! Dr can no longer help me. Basically told me good luck and left me sitting in the exam room. After dr left i just sat there for several minutes taking all of this in. No one was concerned about that including the dr. None of this was put on the visit record which I just read. Please make sure all of this gets put on my record.
She explained my procedure and I felt very comfortable
Very through and listens with intent to help
Sara was great. Down to earth, knowlegable and worked quickly to get me on my way in a timely manner. As a very busy person I love this!
The genuine concern and care that Dr. Spettel gives to each of her patients is amazing. I have 150% complete trust in her. Thank goodness for a Dr. Spettel in our lives.