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Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP

Accepting New Patients

(97 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), weight management, obesity, and more.

3161 Sw Pavilion Loop
Portland, OR 97239

(503) 494-4373

Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP is a nurse in Portland, OR specializing in bariatric surgery. Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP is affiliated with OHSU Healthcare and UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

Office Locations

OHSU Healthcare

3161 Sw Pavilion Loop
Portland, OR 97239

(503) 494-4373

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3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road Mail Code Uhs 8w
Portland, OR 97239

(503) 494-4373

(503) 418-4189

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3485 S. Bond Avenue Eighth Floor
Portland, OR 97239

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Some issues Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP treated during 2017 were hypertension, diabetes, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	71
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP treated during 2018 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	73
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP treated during 2019 were hypertension, depression, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	69
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP treated during 2020 were diabetes, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	65
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP treated during 2021 were hypertension, depression, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP treated during 2022 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP.

**Gender**
Female	24
Male	7

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	9
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	2

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP treated were hypertension, diabetes, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	59
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Oregon.

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OHSU Healthcare

UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Ratings & Reviews

Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 97 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Aura Petcu, AG-ACNP, NP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon US, LLC	$63 Echelon; Endopath $63
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$40 Da Vinci Surgical System $40

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$103

Biography

Ms. Aura Petcu specializes in bariatric surgery and practices in Portland, OR. Areas of expertise for Ms. Petcu include primary care, obesity, and gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). She is affiliated with OHSU Healthcare. Ms. Petcu is rated highly by her patients. She welcomes new patients at her office inPortland, OR as reported by OHSU Healthcare.