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Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza, MD

Rheumatology* Age 48
Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza, MD
4.6 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Bend, OR.
Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza, MD
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Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza, MD

Rheumatology* Age 48
Bend, OR
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18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Bend, OR.

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Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Bend, OR and has 18 years experience. They graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine. They currently practice at St. Charles Rheumatology Clinic - Bend and are affiliated with Sky Lakes Medical Center, St. Charles Bend, St. Charles Madras and St. Charles Prineville. Dr. Hansen-Dispenza has experience treating conditions like Osteoporosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Psoriatic Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hansen-Dispenza received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Hansen-Dispenza is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoporosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gout
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Osteopenia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Fibromyalgia
Joint Pain
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Polymyositis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Raynaud's Disease
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Behçet's Disease
Bursitis
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Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fever
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Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Guttate Psoriasis
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Lyme Disease
Marfan Syndrome
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Viral Disorder
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Chondromalacia
Takayasu's Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 St. Charles Rheumatology Clinic - Bend
    2600 NE NEFF RD, Bend, OR 97701

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Jun 10, 2020
I just love her!!!! I switched drs to follow her to St. Charles because she treated me so well. She's very knowledgeable and so kind and helpful.
— Jun 10, 2020
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Board certified in rheumatology, Dr Hansen attended medical school at Wake Forest University and the University of New Mexico. She completed her residency at the University of New Mexico and her rheumatology fellowship at the University of Arizona. In addition to general rheumatology, Dr Hansen's interests include rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome and lupus. Dr Hansen and her active family love to ski, cycle, play soccer and paddle board with their dog, Summit. She is also fluent in Spanish.
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Biography
  • Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza, MD is a rheumatology specialist in Bend, OR and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2006. She specializes in Rheumatology.
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Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine
    2006
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Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hansen-Dispenza's profile.

Dr. Hansen-Dispenza frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoporosis, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Psoriatic Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza, MD is affiliated with Sky Lakes Medical Center, St. Charles Bend, St. Charles Madras and St. Charles Prineville.

Yes, Dr. Heather Hansen-Dispenza, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sky Lakes Medical Center

    2865 Daggett Ave, Klamath Falls, OR

  • St. Charles Bend

    2500 NE Neff Rd, Bend, OR

  • St. Charles Madras

    470 NE A St, Madras, OR

  • St. Charles Prineville

    384 SE Combs Flat Rd, Prineville, OR