Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ms. Bernhardt grew up on the Central Coast of California and moved to Portland with her husband in 2002. She received her Bachelors degree in Nursing from Sonoma State University in California and began her career in 1999 as a Pediatric Nurse on an acute care floor at a hospital in San Francisco. She received her Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree at Oregon Health and Science University in 2005 and worked in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant at OHSU.
Tara loves working with kids of all ages and helping families to be healthy in all arenas of their life. She always strives to ease fears and make the clinic experience positive for kids. Tara and her husband have two school age children and a dog, and she says having kids of her own has helped her in her practice and to understand the realities of family life. Her family loves spending time outdoors; hiking, camping, running, skiing and playing soccer.
Tara Schwab, MD, FAAP, is an experienced physician specializing in pediatric care at Sellwood Medical Clinic, which has three locations in Portland, Oregon. With her extensive education and experience, along with a patient-centered approach, she helps her patients and their families get the best pediatric care possible. Over her career, Dr. Schwab has built up expertise in handling a wide range of pediatric care needs, incorporating the whole family into the care of their child.
Dr. Schwab grew up in the Pacific Northwest before attending the University of Portland, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in biology. She moved on to Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine earning her medical degree in 2004. Dr. Schwab completed her pediatric residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Schwab has been practicing with Sellwood Medical Clinic since 2010, establishing herself as a leading pediatrician in the Portland area and earning her the Castle Connolly Award for being among the top doctors in the region. Dr. Schwab focuses on building quality, long-lasting relationships with her patients and their families, taking into account the emotional needs of all family members.
Away from work, Dr. Schwab enjoys skiing, traveling, and attending school functions with her husband and three children.
“Dr. Schwab has known our kids since just after they were born at ~33 weeks…now 9! Can’t say enough great things about her - she is kind, professional, full of information, and approachable for our not so littles. And fantastic clinic and staff. Highly recommend!!”
Dr. Petering received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology from Stanford University and went on to earn a Master of Arts in Geography from the University of Oregon. She received her medical degree and did her residency at Oregon Health and Science University.
Dr. Petering's draw to practice pediatrics stems from her interest in preventive healthcare, those habits we can start early to promote health. She loves to talk about healthy lifestyle habits with patients and their families, placing an emphasis on nutrition, active play, good sleep, positive social interactions and minimizing stress. She additionally holds a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Certificate.
When not at work, Dr. Petering enjoys running, hiking, skiing, and playing outside with her husband, two children, dogs, and friends. She hopes to cross paths with you not only in the office, but outside doing something you love.
