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Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD

Accepting New Patients

(199 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sleep Medicine

Ross University School of Medicine

2222 NW Lovejoy Street Medical Office Building 1, Suite 411
Portland, OR 97210

(503) 413-7067

Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD is a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR specializing in sleep medicine. She graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD is affiliated with Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Legacy Health and Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center.

Office Locations

2222 NW Lovejoy Street Medical Office Building 1, Suite 411
Portland, OR 97210

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In The News

“The Sleeping Well Again session is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at Adventist Medical Center, Education Center B, 10123 S.E. Market St. The session will be led by Rocky Garrison and Dr. Vanessa Peterson,...”—"Adventist Health offers free coaching on sleep", The Columbian, December 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

cardiorespiratory sleep study

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

home sleep study

In 2023, Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD had a list price for cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study, home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study, and home sleep study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Oregon. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

In 2012, Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD performed more home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Oregon.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR during 2013 were sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167
sleep study	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	12
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR during 2014 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	12
doctor visit	211
sleep study	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR during 2015 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	16
doctor visit	222
sleep study	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR during 2016 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	19
doctor visit	221
sleep study	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR during 2017 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	32
doctor visit	307
sleep study	71

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	13
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR during 2018 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	101
doctor visit	221
sleep study	209

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	20
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR during 2019 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	92
doctor visit	234
sleep study	240

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	13
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR during 2020 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	60
doctor visit	216
sleep study	171

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	11
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR during 2021 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	66
doctor visit	252
sleep study	173

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	17
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR during 2022 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	90
doctor visit	182
sleep study	233

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR during 2023 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	61
doctor visit	174
sleep study	191

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	23
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated as a sleep medicine doctor in Portland, OR were sleep study and airway management.

airway management	54
doctor visit	202
sleep study	125

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	113
Male	110

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	190
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	42
85 and over	7
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	113

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center

Legacy Health

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 199 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR.

4.91

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

A 5 isn't enough. I've never had a Dr that took the time and focus on me. Ever. I have suffered from insomnia and severe RLS for most of my life. She is not treating symptoms but has focused on resolving the underlying problems. I have learned so much from her. She is by far the best Dr I've ever had and in my 71 years on earth I've had some excellent drs.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I really liked Dr Peterson. She explained everything in detail about the sleep study. Had reviewed my chart and was familiar with all my diagnoses and medications. She answered all my questions and offered suggestions that would improve the effectiveness of my medications. She is a wonderful doctor!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Peterson is efficient, personable, thorough, knowledgeable, extremely adept at explaining plan of care and work with me re: my goals of care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Peterson did her homework, understood the reason for the visit and was well versed in the area we were exploring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

An excellent doctor. Really takes the time to explain things, and she listens well, too.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-21

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Dr Peterson is always friendly and professional. Very easy to talk to.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-17

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Give her a raise she's amazing

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-13

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Excellent practitioner

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-11

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Good talk!!!!!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$291 Xyrem $139	SUNOSI $119	XYWAV $34
ZOLL Respicardia, Inc.	$178 remede System $178
Genentech USA, Inc.	$98 $98
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$90 Sleep and Respiratory Care $65	Respiratoriy Care Undiv $25
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$52 ANORO $28	NUCALA $23
Other	$233 FASENRA $29	LUNA $26	OPSUMIT $23	GLASSIA $19	TUDORZA $18	Other $117

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$942

Research Payments

Dr. Vanessa L. Peterson, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $3,050.

Biography

Dr. Vanessa Peterson practices sleep medicine. After completing medical school at Ross University School of Medicine, she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Peterson offers interpreting services for her patients. She is professionally affiliated with Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, and Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Portland, OR.