Dr. Lorna Shanks, MD
Concierge Family Medicine physician, Portland, OR
Shanks Primary CareDr. Lorna Shanks owns and operates Shanks Primary Care, a direct primary care clinic in Northeast Portland.
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About Dr. Shanks
Dr. Shanks attended the University of Puget Sound and graduated in 2005 with a major in Spanish and a minor in Chemistry. She began medical school at the University of Washington in 2007 and spent time in southern India caring for HIV-affected infants and mothers during medical school. She completed a residency in Vancouver, Washington focused on pediatric care, labor and delivery, and outpatient surgical procedures.
She previously worked at Kaiser Permanente in southeast Portland at the Rockwood office. She moved to Bridgeport Family Medicine in Tigard, where she expanded her scope to include gender-affirming care and HIV treatment. Shanks Primary Care operates under the Direct Primary Care model, where members pay a flat monthly fee for a comprehensive set of primary care services.
Members have a direct line to Dr. Shanks by phone, text and email, plus extended and homebound visits. The practice keeps a member cap for focused attention. Dr. Shanks offers a free meet-and-greet to prospective patients.
Membership and fees
Membership at Shanks Primary Care is $125 per month for adults (18 years and older), plus the one-time $200 setup fee per new account.
Membership is $75 per month for children (ages 0-17), plus the one-time $200 setup fee per new account.
Membership is month-to-month and can be cancelled at any time with 30 days notice, and members get discounts on medications, imaging and labs.
$125 per month (adult)
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Questions patients ask
Does Dr. Shanks take insurance, or offer a membership?
Shanks Primary Care does not accept or expect health insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. Members can keep insurance for major expenses like hospitalizations and surgeries.
How much does a membership at Shanks Primary Care cost?
Membership is $125 per month for adults (18 years and older), plus a one-time $200 setup fee per new account. Membership is $75 per month for children (ages 0-17), plus the one-time $200 setup fee per new account.
Where did Dr. Shanks train?
Dr. Shanks began medical school at the University of Washington in 2007. She completed a residency in Vancouver, Washington.
Can I meet Dr. Shanks before joining?
Yes, Dr. Shanks offers a free meet-and-greet to prospective patients.
Can I cancel my membership?
Membership is month-to-month and can be cancelled at any time with 30 days notice.
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