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Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Gynecology and Obstetrics
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1991)
Professional interests include: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), cesarean section (C-section), postpartum thyroiditis, and more.
9135 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 761
Portland, OR 97225

Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD is a gynecologist in Portland, OR specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. She graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON.

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Office Locations

9135 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 761
Portland, OR 97225
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Some issues Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD can help you with:

Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

  • A large baby or birth to multiple children
  • Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
  • Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
  • Baby with a developmental disorder
  • Irregular fetal heartbeat
  • Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

  • Labor not progressing
  • Fetus switching position during labor
  • Distressed infant
  • Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
  • Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

  • Common warts
  • Genital warts
  • Skin tags
  • Age spots
  • Some skin cancers
  • Cervical cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

  • Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
  • Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
  • Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
  • Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
  • Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD treated as a gynecologist in Portland, OR during 2014 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 11
gynecologic procedures 11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD treated as a gynecologist in Portland, OR during 2017 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 11
gynecologic procedures 11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD treated as a gynecologist in Portland, OR during 2019 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 11
doctor visit 12
gynecologic procedures 11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 38
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD treated as a gynecologist in Portland, OR during 2021 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 12
gynecologic procedures 12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 19
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 19
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol.

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD treated as a gynecologist in Portland, OR were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

breast exam 11
doctor visit 11
gynecologic procedures 11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 20
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 1
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD treated were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 17
High Cholesterol 22
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Cancer 0
Dementia 0

Education & Training

Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1991. She completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health
TRICARE Prime
TRICARE For Life
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA Open Access Plus
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Blue California
CHAMPVA
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
Providence
Regence
US Family Health Plan
Medicare AB
Aetna PROV Employee POS
Moda Connexus Network
Age Right Marquis Advantage
Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 195 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-20
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Payne is a thoughtful listener and is someone who understands me and my communication style. She never discounts or brushes past what I report, even though I tend to just casually say something. This has helped immensely to improve my quality of life through the many years she has been my doctor. I cannot thank her enough. I notice a lower quality of care when I do not get to have an appointment with Dr. Payne for an exam. It's not that the other providers are not qualified, but the intuition and understanding from the appointment lacks. It takes a while for me, and most people, to develop a level of trust, especially with sensitive to talk about issues and body parts. I also am not the type of person to make an appointment for individual issues throughout the year. I don't think they are issues until I'm sharing with Dr. Payne, or I tend to just suffer with them, and she helps me to value myself and try and correct. I am a strong advocate of having all my appointments with Dr. Payne, even though others could easily do an annual exam. For me it's not "just" an annual exam. Dr. Payne provides me so much more. (Got a little off topic there, but there you go.)
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-16
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I believe Dr. Susan Payne is one of the best physicians Providence Healthcare employs. She is extremely knowledgable, sincerely cares, and entirely meets the needs of patients. I have seen other Providence physicians while receiving care for both myself and my relative and I can assure you her care is the absolute best. I believe if Providence would employ more physicians like Dr. Payne and not fall short of patient expectations by using less than awesome physicians, nurses, or medical assistances, they may be able to regain their reputation as the best healthcare system in the greater Portland area. Please thank Dr. Payne on my behalf. Thank you, Providence.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-12
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Dr. Payne is an outstanding provider. I absolutely love her! She is personable, knowledgeable, takes holistic approach to my care, and invites me to be a decision maker in my care which is invaluable. I so value my time with this provider and my only concern is that the Providence Practice Group is making decisions to limit whether or not I can see the provider I have chosen (for 15 years). By directing my well check ups with a different provide that I have not chosen. I think this is an invasion of my personal care plan. I would like to see the provider I have the long term relationship with and not an alternative.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-06-20
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My first appointment with Dr. Payne was amazing. She's very polite, listens to the patient and answer all the questions. I have heard that Dr. Payne schedule is very busy and I might have to wait for long time before the appointment. I haven't experienced this in my 1st appointment as I was the first patient in the morning. But in future, if there's any delay before the appointment, I would expect and appreciate that the office staff will inform us. Overall, the experience is very good and I am really hoping that Dr. Payne will deliver my baby.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-10-23
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I have been very happy with my care here. My major issues are that I rarely get to see my own provider and they are consistently an hour or more behind. I find it to be very poor care to be asked to arrive 15 minutes early for my appointment then wait an hour past my actual appointment time. I understand emergencies happen, however the providers here are consistently very behind. I feel that their appointment times should be longer or they need built in catch up time. It is not fair to waste so much of the patients time.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-10-27
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Dr. Payne is the best. She listens, treats me with respect and compassion, and always values my thoughts about my plan of care. She takes the time to talk with me as a person first to understand what is important to me and always remembers the important pieces of my health history and life when caring for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She is a treasure and huge asset to your organization. She fully delivers the Providence mission.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-10
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Dr. Payne is an amazing gyn and I will always wait for whatever length of time needed in order to see her because I known she is spending the time with someone who needs it and not rushing. Just like she will spend time with me. The office staff let me know that there was a complicated case before me and so we made arrangements for later in the day. Great communication and I appreciate Dr Payne so much!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-08
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Doctor Payne is by five the best OB/GYN I would argue in the region and probably in the nation. She is impeccable at caring for her patience, answering their questions and slowing down to ensure that every patient feels seen and heard. You can tell that she puts care into every patient. I am at all that I got the opportunity to be her patient over these last three years with my three pregnancies
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-12
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This was my very first appointment with Dr. Payne. I thought I was just going to meet her as I was looking for an OBGYN but Dr. Payne exceeded my expectation. I felt really cared for and I felt that she cared for me on a deeper level. I really really look forward to my next appointments with Dr. Payne as she really made it clear to me that she cares deeply for all her patients and our health.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-20
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Dr Payne is the model of an exemplary physician and care provider. She is a great listener, observer and most respectful about medical advice. I greatly appreciate how knowledgeable she is and current with most recent medical studies. She is very good at sharing studies and encouraging patients to become best informed about their choices and health. I am most thankful to be in her care!!!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Susan D. Payne, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Hologic, LLC $194 NovaSure ADVANCED
$194
Smith & Nephew, Inc. $108 GYN
$108
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $50 NEXPLANON
$50
CooperSurgical, Inc. $23 Endosee
$23
Teleflex Medical Incorporated $15 PERCUTANEOUS SOLUTIONS: PERCUVANCE & MINILAP BRANDS
$15
Other $4
$4
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $395

Biography

Dr. Susan Payne specializes in obstetrics and gynecology. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Payne include colposcopy, cryotherapy, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS. She attended the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine for residency. She is professionally affiliated with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Payne's office in Portland, OR.

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