Dr. Dana Waichunas (she/her)

Dr. Waichunas is not currently accepting New Patients,
her waitlist is open

Dr. Dana Waichunas is a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor whose practice thrives on strong doctor-patient relationships. Her goal is to provide safe, effective and personalized primary care that addresses the underlying causes of illness, optimizes health and prevents disease. She strives to educate her patients and empower them take an active role in their healthcare, creating customized treatment plans for each patient.

Dr. Dana sees adult and teen patients for preventive care exams, acute conditions and chronic diseases. Her thorough office visits help patients navigate a wide range of conventional and natural treatments options – from nutrition and herbal medicine to pharmaceuticals.

In addition to Primary Care, she has additional training in:

• menopause, including bio-identical hormone replacement
• women’s health, pap smears, PMS, PCOS, infertility
• thyroid disorders, Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, compounded thyroid medication (T4 and T3)
• gastrointestinal disorders, IBS, diarrhea, constipation, heart burn
• Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
• fatigue, adrenal dysfunction
• depression, anxiety & insomnia
• heart conditions, cholesterol & blood pressure, weight management
• allergies & immune health including autoimmune conditions

Dr. Dana routinely orders blood, and imaging tests and refers to specialists when needed. As part of her evaluation to investigate the underlying causes of disease, she may also evaluate hormonal balance, stool and digestive health, nutrient levels and food and environmental sensitivities.

Dr. Dana is a graduate of Reed College (’02) where she received Commendations for Academic Excellence. She then worked at Oregon Health & Science University assisting with clinical research in aging and Alzheimer’s Disease. She graduated from National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), the nation’s oldest accredited naturopathic medical school, with Highest Honors and Honors in Research in 2010. She then completed a prestigious residency under the mentorship of Dr. Martin Milner at the Center for Natural Medicine, gaining experience with primary care as well as cardiology, thyroid and adrenal disorders, and amino acid therapies for depression and anxiety.

To learn more, you may schedule a free 10-minute phone consultation at 503.232.1100.

Most insurance is accepted including OHP/CareOregon, MODA, BCBS, Providence, Aetna and Kaiser/ CHP. Specific plans may vary. Please check with the front desk for verification.