
I grew up in California in a big family, then attended UC Berkeley for college and UC Davis for medical school. While living in Sacramento, I was fortunate to meet my husband, and the two of us moved to Seattle, where I completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Washington and trained at Seattle Children's Hospital. We have two young children and spend as much time with them as possible while enjoying the outdoors and exploring the wonderful Salem and Silverton communities in which we now live.
About my practice
I enjoy taking care of children of all ages and backgrounds, including those with chronic illnesses who may be more medically complex and require specialty care, and those who were in the NICU as infants. I believe in the importance of taking time to listen to parents' and caregivers' concerns. Having grown up with three adopted siblings, I also have an interest in foster care and adoption. I speak a little bit of Spanish, which I try to use when meeting with families--with the help of an interpreter whenever possible!
How I thrive
I enjoy hiking, biking, and going for walks with my husband and children in the beautiful Oregon outdoors. I also enjoy reading, and cooking and eating good food.
she was really helpful with me and my daughter. great work dr German
November 14, 2018
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November 14, 2018
*Dr. Germann has consistently gone above and beyond to protect my daughters. Her high-quality care, patience, and understanding are wonderful. *Dr. Germann is diligent in doing everything she can to protect children and is a wonderful pediatrician.
August 30, 2018
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August 30, 2018
*Dr. Germann is amazing! She is incredible.
July 25, 2018
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July 25, 2018
Dr. Germann is by far the most caring, understanding pediatrician I have ever had the honor on meeting. She taken time to get to know me and my children. She is fully vested in the well being of children and families as a whole!
May 31, 2018
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May 31, 2018
Dr. Germann and her staff are outstanding!!
May 01, 2018
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May 01, 2018
She answered ALL of my questions. She didn't make me feel like I had any stupid questions, and she spoke in a way that I fully understood. I felt great about the care my son received. He was CARED for. Thank you, Dr. Germann, for giving your full attention to my son. She spent about an hour with us at this visit, but we as parents follow up on that visit's care advice for weeks, so it feels great so see a provider that understands the importance of our visit.
April 20, 2018
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April 20, 2018
[name] and Dr. Germann are amazing. I have never been so happy with my care. I am so happy my twins are well cared for by this team.
March 06, 2018
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March 06, 2018
We love and adore Dr. Germann!!
February 23, 2018
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February 23, 2018
took time to answer questions
December 22, 2017
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December 22, 2017
Dr. Germann and [name] are the best!
December 19, 2017
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December 19, 2017
First time visit with Dr. Rishel and, although short, was a great overall experience.
December 12, 2017
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December 12, 2017
Loved that the doctors are all familiar with my son and his health.
December 07, 2017
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December 07, 2017
Dr.Germann and her nurse were so amazing! my daughter is usually very shy, but they were able to keep her calm and smiling and she even felt comfortable enough to talk directly to the doctor.
September 19, 2017
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September 19, 2017
One thing we were really impressed about with *Dr. Germann is that after our visit we E-mailed her and she responded super - quick. As nervous new parents she did and amazing job. Answering our question and providing us with care advice.
August 31, 2017
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August 31, 2017
I love *Dr. Germann. She is genuinely kind and helpful with my concerns. She is confident and encouraging to me as a mom.
June 07, 2017
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June 07, 2017
Dr Germann provided excellent service as always.
May 12, 2017
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May 12, 2017
*Dr. Germann & her staff make us feel cared about. & she listens to our concerns/needs & gives us multiple options.
May 03, 2017
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May 03, 2017
*Dr. Germann is an amazing pediatric Dr. who goes above and beyond taking care of her patients and supporting families. I would follow her anywhere.
March 31, 2017
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March 31, 2017
We love *Dr. Germann she is so great with the children and very delicate about explaining things to me and my husband.
March 31, 2017
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March 31, 2017
I love Dr. Germann. She is always kind and attentive. I appreciate that she sees our family as a whole unit and always asks about both kids, even if we are just in for one child's appointment.
February 14, 2017
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February 14, 2017
I love that *Dr. Germann views our family as a unit. When we are in for an exam with one child, she always demonstrates a knowledge of our other child's history as well and asks about them. She really cares for her patients and does a great job with our kids.
January 06, 2017
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January 06, 2017
I especially love the detail descriptions she types up and prints for me to take home - I can't ever remember everything that is said, and this way I don't worry I missed something key.
December 23, 2016
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December 23, 2016
Dr. Germann provided excellent care and she has an outstanding bedside manner.
December 09, 2016
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December 09, 2016
*Dr. German is amazing with both of my kids I couldn't ask for a better doctor for them. She goes over everything with me and we discuss what would be best for them at each visit. She is the best. Thank you *Dr. Germann for always being so caring.
October 11, 2016
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October 11, 2016
Dr. Germann is a Dr. who goes above and beyond for her tiny patients. She has navigated us through some very tough times with my little one. She truly cares about her patients and their families. When you combine expertise with compassion and time spent with patients and families, you have the perfect Doctor. We love our Pediatrition. Thank you Dr. Germann!
October 07, 2016
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October 07, 2016
*Dr. Germann, nurse & clinic staff were all wonderful.
October 04, 2016
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October 04, 2016
Working with *Dr. Germann and nurse [name] is always a fantastic experience. I've had plenty of frustrating experiences with medical care - some even at Kaiser - but NEVER with the two of them.
August 30, 2016
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August 30, 2016
the appointment turned out into a nice pleasant experience // the doctor was awesome
July 01, 2016
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July 01, 2016
Dr. Germann has been so great to us. She has consistently proven that she is dedicated to helping [child] and controlling his flare ups. She is a great communicator by phone and email. She coordinates [child's] case with OHSU [name]. I couldn't be more pleased.
June 07, 2016
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June 07, 2016
*Dr. Germann is ABSOLUTELY fantastic. [baby] was 5 weeks premature, and the care and concern shown to us, [baby], and his above average care needs after birth have been amazing. *Dr. Germann is thorough, compassionate, good w/ [baby] & just overall very pleasant.
June 03, 2016
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June 03, 2016
We love [name] and *Dr. Germann - They treat my children with kindness and care - and make us feel comfortable. Friendly, considerate, and concerned for our comfort. I recommend *Dr. Germann to my friends who have Kaiser insurance!
March 29, 2016
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March 29, 2016
I highly recommend *Dr. Germann to anyone. She has been wonderful and has taken very good care of my family.
October 30, 2015
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October 30, 2015
Very good service, very satisfied all my question were answered & more. *Dr. German and her assistant make an excellent time very amiable and patient with the children. Thank you.
October 02, 2015
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October 02, 2015
Very nice! My kids feel comfortable with her, she's very likeable, and thorough.
October 01, 2015
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October 01, 2015
*Dr. German is very good with our child. She always listens to our concerns and answer our questions, she is a great doctor.
September 29, 2015
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September 29, 2015
I would highly recommend Dr. Germann as a Pediatrician to my friends and family. Attentive and caring. // Dr. Germann squeezed us into her schedule in an overfill spot and appt was perfect.
August 14, 2015
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August 14, 2015