Legacy Medical Group–Colon and Rectal Surgery at Good Samaritan
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Providers
Services
We care for patients with both non-cancerous and cancerous conditions of the lower digestive system, including:
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Diverticulitis
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Anal fistula
- Colon and rectal cancer
- Hernias
- Hemorrhoids
- Rectal bleeding
In addition, we provide screening colonoscopy for people who are aged 50+ or at an increased risk for colon cancer. Learn more about colon cancer screening and prevention.
Services for cancer patients
Legacy Medical Group–Colon and Rectal Surgery is part of the award-winning Legacy Cancer Institute. Our patients have access to:
- Nurse navigation
- Genetic counseling and testing
- Clinical trials
- Integrative services from support groups to nutritional advice to yoga, through the Legacy Cancer Healing Center
- Survivorship services
Visiting Us
Where to park:
Free valet parking is available for all appointments at the main entrance of the hospital on N.W. 22nd Ave., between N.W. Lovejoy and N.W. Marshall streets. You can also self-park in one of the three parking garages attached to the hospital. Ask for parking validation when you check-in for your appointment.
Learn more about visiting Legacy
Good Samaritan Medical Center
About
At Legacy Medical Group–Colon and Rectal Surgery, we offer the expertise of fellowship-trained surgeons with experience and interest in treating both non-cancerous and cancerous colorectal diseases. Patients come to our clinic to be seen for a variety of surgical and non-surgical issues including any anorectal concerns, hemorrhoids and irritable bowel syndrome. As we understand the often-sensitive nature of these conditions, we provide a comfortable and private environment for patients to share any concerns they may have.
Patient Comments
Legacy wants every patient to have great care, every time. To help measure and improve patient satisfaction, we send surveys to randomly selected patients after their appointments. We use this feedback from the surveys to improve and enhance the care we offer. Learn more about our surveys & ratings
Good
Dr. Rotramel is one of the best physicians I've ever met. She is so caring and kind and explains things clearly.
Dr. Rotramell has a wonderful sense of humor! I've never laughed so much while having my nether regions inspected!
Very calm, quiet, and friendly environment.
A senior founding surgeon that was engaged and effective in my routine non-surgical case. Dr. Frankhouse familiarized himself with my medical history, referring to other providers by name and attributing history information to them accurately. Communicated diagnosis and options clearly and left decision making to me. Notes and follow up were very comprehensive. Demeanor was pleasant and engaged. Staff seemed "with it", competent, and empathetic.
All went well and all involved were polite and patient.
I came to Dr. Rotramel after a disappointing experience with another provider, and the difference has been remarkable. Dr. Rotramel truly listens to my concerns and takes the time to understand the nuances of my situation. She collaborates with me to create a personalized plan, making me feel both heard and supported. It's rare to find a provider who is not only attentive to my emotional needs but also incredibly knowledgeable and proactive in managing my health. I'm deeply grateful to be in her care and confident that we're on the right path together.
She is patient and a good listener.
Excellent Doctor! My first visit and he explained everything and answered all of my questions and I feel confident with Dr Butler.
I had been seeing another surgeon for my colon cancer. Colon cancer is scary stuff. Dr Franhouse was a breath of fresh air and head and shoulder above this other person in all regards. I trust him implicitly.
Dr.Rotramel is professional,yet warm. Her communication and interpersonal skills are far superior to any physician I have ever seen. She explains everything in a respectful, easy to understand way.Seriously, as an octogenarian I have seen many health care providers over my lifetime and I would rate her as the best I have ever encountered.
Have already recommended dr to others.
Dr. Rotramel is AMAZING. One of the best doctors I've ever seen. So so so knowledgeable and understanding and good at communicating and good at putting you at ease I literally could not possibly praise Dr. Rotramel enough or speaking too highly of her.
IT WAS AMAZING , team took great care of me. I really appreciate them
I've never seen a more sensitive and thorough doctor like her. She took all the time needed and made me feel safe and comfortable.
Dr. Rotramel is one of the best. I feel very lucky she is one of my providers.
Considering the awkward reason for my visit, everyone was friendly but business like and I never felt uncomfortable once.
Finally got in to see Dr.Butler after 5 wks after referral from my primary care doctor.Appreciate his examination of my condition & his recommendation to solve condition.Wish I would have received more info on my visit on MyHealth portal from Dr.Butler.Other than that,it was good.
Dr Rotramel always gives me the time I need, without rushing. I totally trust her decisions for my health.
Excellent Doctor, very good communicator
Dr. Frankhouse is one of the kindest Doctors I've met. He had an excellent bedside manner, and was able to explain the sensitive problem I'm experiencing in a way that made me 100% comfortable. It did take some waiting time to be able to get the appointment. I was grateful that he opened up an extra day to see patients. I don't know what is considered a "typical " amount of time. Dr. F's medical assistant was very helpful as well.
Great doctor!
Frequent rescheduling numbs me
PT was hard, but the provider was understanding and helped give me info about other referrals that had gotten lost in the mix.
Doctor Frankhouse was wonderful. I'd strongly prefer to see him in the future for related health issues.
Dr Butler had studied my records and was not only familiar with them but very helpful in assisting my concerns and suggesting treatment options. I was impressed with his knowledge, helpfulness, and professionalism
I have always had a good experience with Doctor Rotramel and consider her a caring and compassionate physician. She has treated me for (ten years?) and has always given me excellent care. I have never had a complaint with her or her care.
Dr. Rotramel was superb. In a warm and engaging way, she questioned me thoroughly. She talked to me reassuringly during the exam and was even able to dispel my fears. I left the office feeling that whatever the diagnosis after testing, the condition can be treated, and I have confidence that with Dr. Rotramel I am in the most capable hands. I would prefer her to any other doctor. I appreciated the length of the appointment as well as the thoroughness.
Did not listen to my concerns, My medical conditions. Had his own agenda. Did not want to hear about symptoms, only wanted to hear about constipation.Period.
Good experience overall. Very kind and informed doctors, nurses, assistants, and front desk staff. My only issue was that the doctor took some inaccurate notes in the "after visit" as it appears on MyHealth/MyChart. And, the doctor did not give me instructions on how to take care of the abscess site if it drains itself, which happened since seeing him. I've reached out via MyHealth, and they have not gotten back to me. Outside of that, the team is great.
The provider refused to treat me with anything other than a compounded salve which is not permitted by Medicare and is not available at either of the two compounding pharmacies in the Portland area. She stated that surgery to correct my condition was not possible because I would only damage myself again. She seemed to believe that my condition was the result of my "lifestyle choices." Why don't you ask HER how and why SHE thinks this condition is mostly MY fault?
This office staff and doctor were phenomenal.
Dr Frankhouse and team are fantastic.
Dr. Rotramel is a rock star.
It was a great visit. They ordered a CT scan and the reason no one contacted me to discus the results is because the scan hasn't happened yet.
I appreciate the level of care I receive fromDr. Frankhouse. He is extremely busy but he always answers my questions and I feel he truly cares about getting me healthy again and ba k to normal. I am fortunate to have him as my surgeon.
Dr Butler gave me a very clear action list with clear reasons for it. He told me about the best and worst case scenarios. I don't see how he could have done a better job.
My visit with Dr. Rotramel was a very positive experience. She is obviously extremely knowledgeable, but is also able to connect with patients on their level in a very clear and respectful manner. She is engaging and a great listener- she also has a good sense of humor, which definitely helps in this specialty! I would highly recommend her to others.
Good
Very quick wait compared to other providers. Always polite and helpful in answering all of my questions.
Dr Frankhouse is very thoughtful and thorough. Our conversations cover a lot of moving parts and he is always well informed and helpful. I can't say enough good things, I wish all doctors were as conscientious and amazing
Too much time between the problems between the exam.
Dr Frankhouse is a very compassionate and caring physician. O felt at ease with hom and his staff.
Very professional, efficient and well organized
Everyone was nice and respectful.
Dr. Frankhouse was very approachable, easy to talk to, addressed all questions and concerns as they came up, asked appropriate questions of me and my husband and daughter. Was genuinely concerned about my current health issues, expressed concern for my immediate family, and made sure to explain what he was thinking and willingness to help me. He's extremely knowledgeable, and understands my current medical condition. I will definitely refer any family or friends to him, without hesitation. We left the office feeling confident that he will take excellent care of me and I have zero doubts his ability to make me whole again.
Dr. Butler and staff were excellent and I very much appreciate getting to see him on such short notice.
Excellent bedside manner. Described procedure as he went along.
As expected, I always get the best of care
G
Excellent physician - need more like her in the field! Compassionate, knowledgeable, not rushed, always cheery. On a broader scale, keep the excellent culture going at Legacy - don't let OHSU quash it, please!
I work at another hospital In PDX And choose to go outside of network to see my provider. She's kind, thoughtful and genuinely cares about my health outcomes.
My sense is that Dr. Frankhouse Is an excellent physician and surgeon who relates very well with patients.
Always have a positive experience at Dr. Franhouse office. Very caring Dr. With lots of medical experience.
Dr. Rotramel is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. She is empathetic, knowledgeable and kind. Couldn't ask for better treatment.
He seemed to have trouble understanding what my medical question was
Great care given to me always
I'm used to Dr F being a little behind and having to wait, and it is not a problem and worth it because I feel he is never rushed and takes all the time never to address my concerns. They do need to be a bit more rigorous about labeling test specimens prior to collection. I had to ask to have my specimen labeled and shown to me before I left the exam room. It was not labeled until I requested it to happen.
Dr Rotramel is amazing. The best. Clear, kind, fun! She makes it all so comfortable. Love her!
Best doctor ever!
First time with this provider, and I appreciated how he took the time make sure he heard my concerns and understood my condition.