Salem Health OB/GYN

Obstetrics & Gynecology • Salem, NJ • Since 1896

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About

Salem Health is a nonprofit health system based in Salem, Oregon, founded in 1896. It operates Salem Hospital and West Valley Hospital (Dallas) plus multiple clinics in the mid-Willamette Valley, serving Marion, Polk, Benton, Lincoln, and Yamhill counties. The system is guided by a volunteer Board of Trustees and provides comprehensive care across primary, urgent, virtual, and specialty settings. Main contact and locations are in Salem, OR, with additional offices in Dallas, OR. For Obstetrics/Gynecology related inquiries, contact details and patient advocacy are available via their main lines and patient services.

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Clinic Type

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Address

Salem Health OB/GYN clinic (Family Birth Center area), Salem, OR

Phone

503-814-4480

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.salemhealth.org/services/obstetrics-gynecology

Services Offered

Obstetrics
Gynecology
Family planning
Prenatal care
Labor and delivery
Postpartum care
Lactation support
Gynecologic care (including colposcopy)
Screening for specific cancers
Screening and management for sexually transmitted infections
Trial of labor after cesarean section
Gynecologic surgery
Birth control and family planning
Infertility evaluation
Management of irregular periods
Menopause management
Midwifery services
CNM-led obstetrical care
Prenatal and postpartum evaluation

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

WebMD Care (Dr. Amy Schneider): 4 out of 5 (17 ratings)
WebMD, Healthgrades, and Vitals (Dr. Valerie Joyce Heffner): 4.5 to 5 out of 5 (2-5 ratings per site)
Healthgrades (Dr. Patricia Peterson): 3.1 out of 5 (12 reviews)
WebMD Care (Dr. Sheila Goldsworthy): 4.5 out of 5 (14 ratings)
Tebra (Salem Women's Clinic): 4.9 out of 5 (356 reviews)

Patients praise

Many individual OB/GYN providers at Salem Health and in the surrounding Salem area receive high patient satisfaction ratings for their clinical competency, bedside manner, and ability to answer questions.
Patients appreciate providers who are caring, kind, and take the time to listen to their health concerns.
Positive reviews frequently highlight successful surgeries and compassionate care during complex medical situations.

Common complaints

Negative patient experiences often center on labor and delivery services, including reports of insensitive or judgmental care from some providers.
Some patients have cited issues such as long wait times, feeling rushed during appointments, and concerns about staff friendliness or communication.

"My Sister and I had fantastic experiences with Dr. Joyce Heffner as our surgeon... She did an amazing job with both, and showed much care, amicability, kindness, and competency."

— Patient review on WebMD/Healthgrades

"She delivered my son in Salem hospital and could not of been more cruel. She was inpatient and sighed and rolled her eyes every time I pushed. I don’t know why she’s still practicing if she hates her job so much. Made my delivery traumatic."

— Patient review on Healthgrades (Dr. Patricia Peterson)

"Seeing Dr. Harmon has been the best thing I have done for my health in years... So thankful that she truly cares about women’s health."

— Patient review on Tebra (Salem Women's Clinic)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.