Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Linda B. Lester

Endocrinology
OHSU Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
10
conditions
OHSU Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 

Overview

Linda Lester is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Lester is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Hyperparathyroidism, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Lester is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in OR

Hospital Affiliations

Ohsu Hospital And Clinics
Adventist Health Portland
Hillsboro Medical Center
Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
ATRIO Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
BridgeSpan
  • EPO
  • HMO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
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  • HMO
Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Highmark
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Humana
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Kaiser Permanente
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
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  • PPO
PacificSource
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Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Regence
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  • PPO
Samaritan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Trillium
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

OHSU Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lester has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Total Publications

Ersodetug for Refractory Hypoglycemia Due to Malignant Insulin-Secreting Tumors.
Ersodetug for Refractory Hypoglycemia Due to Malignant Insulin-Secreting Tumors.
Journal: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Published: May 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Linda B. Lester

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Linda B. Lester?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Linda B. Lester by calling their office at 503-494-5732. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Linda B. Lester a top-rated expert for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Linda B. Lester is classified as an Advanced expert for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Linda B. Lester specialize in?

While Dr. Linda B. Lester is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Hyperparathyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Linda B. Lester participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Linda B. Lester has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. You can view a list of Dr. Linda B. Lester's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Linda B. Lester accept my insurance?

Dr. Linda B. Lester accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 503-494-5732 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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