Hands On Medicine

4.9 / 5Overall Rating

732 reviews

5311 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97217

+15032810308

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I always feel welcomed and seen at Hands On Medicine. My mental and physical health are taken seriously and addressed with kindness and efficiency. I will always recommend them.

Thanks for doing the video appointment. It really helped.

I am constantly blown away by the care at hands on. I’ve never felt like I was in the drivers seat of my healthcare before. Hands on is so intentional about holistic, rounded care that is trauma informed. I can’t tell you how much that means to me. Dr.Kim is AMAZING. I feel so lucky to be in her care.

The virtual visit was very straightforward and easy to do. No issues!

I know there a few new faces in the clinic, yet all of the staff are truly genuine and teary each patient as a welcome guest. I have observed this and I have experienced it personally. This clinic is one of my favourite Portland destinations!

You got me in right away and Dr. Christie was very thorough competent and kind.

That service

Hands-On medicine, dr. Benson is a great Center 2 receive all of the medical assistants that I need. Very friendly very proactive and a pleasure to work with entire staff.

I was very well welcomed an the staff was very kind with me . I received very good advices from Dr Kristi who listened to my complaints carefully.

Great service fast and neat good communication and very friendly

I love the care I get at Hands On Medicine, but I'm bummed that my appointment was scheduled incorrectly. I totally understand things happen but this isn't the first administrative error I've experienced.

Thanks for being a great medical clinic all around! Are you able to include in your text reminders an option to say yes I'll be there, and then reminders stop - maybe one is sent the day before to say, reminder you agreed you are coming. Thanks much

You certainly did the notifying me of the upcoming appointment well. I counted 5 separate missives gently prodding me to be a responsible client or patient or customer, or pay for not. And each time I come, asking me if anything has changed, my phone number? Address? Anything? This shows real dedication to keeping your records up to date! I’d say you did that well, too. In another framing of this, i’d pipe up about how annoying this becomes, how I start to feel like more a part of your health care machine than a person who comes vulnerable to your door. But that is not what you asked, and anyway, I seem to keep coming, so -

Sharon was very thorough in explaining office procedures and establishing my profile over the phone. Dr. Benson was respectful of my personal health philosophy. Megan was relaxed and very competent when she did my blood draw. April is warm, friendly and kind. A fellow patient shared her positive experience as a patient at Hands On Medicine. The waiting area is comfortable. I enjoy the floral courtyard when I arrive early and wait outside.The vibe is respectful and inclusive. Thank you.

Great work!

Dr. Kithil has been delivering quality medical care to my daughter since we’ve joined. They’ve treated us with respect, taken all of our inquiries seriously, and continually re-evaluates with us. I feel cared for and valued in our medical needs. Thank you for your care!

Please do not share my review, this is for internal feedback only. Kim Kelsey is the best. Easy check in. Love the early morning appointments. I don’t remember the name of the clinician who checked me in/did vitals but she also did my EKG and she was very efficient, respectful and knowledgeable. Thanks hands on!

I have been seeing Kim Kelsey at hands on medicine for a couple years now. Being a person who deals with a chronic illness, I have been to my fair share of medical professionals and clinics. Kim and Hands on Medicine have by far been one of the most welcoming, compassionate and comfortable clinics I have ever visited. My blood pressure doesn’t lie! It’s always lowest when I visit Kim compared to the specialists that I also see on a regular basis.

Well like you didn't address my coughing and make it go away, and I love you Dr. Kim. (Avery, age 3.5, transcribed by mom)

Great place with a great doctor!

The doctor was attentive to all details. The doctor and the team worked comfortably together. They all really aim to make the overall experience pleasant. Receptionists were also pleasant, btw, I always feel welcome, and I like the “laid back” vibe, good balance there.

Patient services was kind and helpful, as always, and the medical assistant as well. Kim is an outstanding provider, the best PCP I've had, and her skills are as clear and well grounded as her ability to listen, respect, and validate.

Everyone is kind and efficient but not overly rushed. Kim Kelsey is present, attentive and listens and responds thoughtfully. I always leave with a solution or something to try. Best clinic I have ever visited and I am 63.

Always a pleasure to see Kim Kelsey!! She is the best, very caring and knowledgeable with a strong love for Mother Gaia!!!💝🌻

Love the friendly staff as well as my Doctor!

Thanks for all the positive support and great care!

I can tell the staff and the physicians, particularly my doctor, Christie Kithill, genuinely care about my well being. It's a welcoming atmosphere for everyone but as a member if the LBQTQ community, I feel safe and valued, which hasn't been the case with most medical offices I've entered in the past. Thank you and keep up the good work!

Hands down, Hands On is the best medical experience I’ve ever had. I feel seen and cared for as a person rather than a problem to be solved and a paper to file. It is clear the folks here are working on an anti-oppression framework and are intentional about the way they talk with their patients.

Jane is a treasure

All of it ! From start to finish a great experience

Dr. Christy Kithil Has always listened to our needs and concerns. We feel seen and valued. Thank you.

Thank you so much Hands on Medicine. I have been with you now for about five years and truly trust this team of healthcare providers.

So sad to have just had my last appointment, due to an insurance change. I love the laid back feel, professionalism, ease of getting appointments, and proactive approach to addressing my health at HOM. I'll continue referring people your way and hope to return one day. Thanks for the great care ❤️

I always feel listened to when I go to Hands On and that is something I’ve never experienced anywhere else. I’m truly grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of this clinic, because that’s what if feels like, like I’m part of the team—a proactive member in the maintenance of my well-being—instead of just a patient.

I was very delighted to be greeted by a friendly staff and I was seen on time and all my needs and concerns were addressed. The team of doctors are very knowledgeable and compassionate. I would highly recommend Hands on Medicine to everyone.

I feel personally blessed to have Dr. Christy Kithil as my PCP. Sprovides such compassionate and thorough care, which makes me feel truly important as a member of humankind. Thank you Dr. Kithil, AND the entire staff. You are a wonderful group of people indeed!

Y'all have the smoothest phlebotomists !

Everything

I came in for a blood draw and my medical technician was effiecient and professional. His demeanor made it easy to relax and be still. His cleanliness was noticed and appreciated.

Kimberley Kelsey always listens, asks questions, and makes me feel comfortable during visits. I like that this clinic is small, close to my home, and doesn’t take months to get an appointment. I have been going here for years.

Kim is a caring and knowledgeable provider! Love her. Support staff is great.

Your very welcoming and prompt and you do everything you can to help with the problem

All I the staff are genuinely invested in the health and well-being of each client. The office staff are truly warm and gracious.

Great service

Great phlebotomy!

very quick & friendly visit

Great service. Appreciate all of you.

I am never disappointed when I go to hands on medicine to visit Dr. Kim Kelsey. She is kindly competent Ann follows through on all the details of my visit. I feel that she partners with me to make the best healthcare decisions and I am very grateful for her time and attention. I feel cared for, heard Ann seen for the person that I am. The supportive staff around her are also equally competent and light and friendly. I would give the clinic a 5+ Sondra RAdcliffei.

Super kind&helpful staff and practitioners. Look forward to coming to the clinic every time! I can't believe I have access to all my mental/physical health in one spot, you all are superwoman!

Awesome very helpful thank you.

I was received timely evenly though I arrived late and was treated to honest open care from a professional. So all in all i had a good time

The clinic is always very helpful and responsive.

I was able to get an appointment within a day of calling. As always, my visit with Christy Kithil was positive and thorough. I left feeling like my health concerns had been fully met.

Amazing and irreplaceable as always.

staff is always helpful and nice and phlebotomist was super patient and gentle which helped a lot, thank you Hands On Medical Team!

Thanks for always taking the time to really see me. I don't feel rushed through 15 minute time slots. You're a great office.

Queer friendly, holistic approach, Amber is very personable

JANE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!

Everyone is always exceptionally kind and friendly.

Prompt scheduling, clear takeaway notes from doctor

This was my first visit and the doctor I saw was friendly and very thorough.

Love that my visits to Hands On Medicine are no stress. Always professional kind and efficient.

I love Hands on Medicine! I feel like I finally found a medical team that I can trust and that genuinely cares about my well-being. I also feel like they try to avoid prescriptions and medications whenever possible.

You guys are the best. Consistently. Thanks so much.

From check in through my care the service was welcoming and friendly

I felt very comfortable.

Frank was a smooth operator! I’m not a big fan of needles but he made the whole ordeal a pleasant experience (which is saying a lot!)

My favorite health clinic. Many thanks.

Excellent care! I am so glad I found Hands On Medicine. As a queer person of color I feel held and met which is a unique experience!

All the staff was very welcoming from the check-in desk to the doctor. I felt comfortable discussing my health as the conversations were absent of judgement, and the space itself is very warm and inviting.

Kim Kelsey has restored my faith in the medical community! If it wasn't for Hands On commitment to equitable beloved community I know I wouldn't have a reconnection to my health because of past trauma from doctors. I can't recommend Hands On Medicine enough! Kim is everything!!!

The most impactful care I've received to date. Highly recommend Hands on Medicine, and Kim Kelsey in particular.

I was able to get in to see my doctor the day that I requested an appointment. In addition, the care I received was excellent and I was given a prompt referral for my health concern.

Everyone is always so friendly and engaging with my 3 yr old— it really helps her to feel safe and come out of her shell for some folks she doesn’t see all that often.

I love everything about Hands on Medicine. Thank you for being such a kind, caring, helpful office!

always kind and thurough, thank you

It was a very professional blood draw.

Great staff and care!!!! Thank you!!!

Warm, welcoming, familiar, and effective

They are great ! Never felt more comfortable at a doctors office then I do! Everyone here is so nice and welcoming !

Amber is great! I feel very comfortable and safe with her. I liked her sense of humor paired with her no nonesense attitude.

Every visit is pleasant, organized, and informative. I appreciate being seen at my appointed time and meeting with practitioners who offer practical advice to overcome issues. They aren’t quick to write a prescription or get you out of the exam room. They are thoughtful about their recommendations and truly take the time to hear about how you’re doing. A+!

Kimberly Kelsey always listens to my concerns, and makes great suggestions. I definitely feel like she is thorough, and kind. I always forget to ask something though, so I wish there was an option to email a question after the visit. Sometimes it’s hard to get an answer by phone.

Location

5311 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97217