When you choose a primary care provider from Providence Medical Group for you or your family, you are choosing from a team of physicians and providers who are as interested in keeping you healthy as in getting you well. Our physicians and nurse practitioners care for you with a total-health perspective. Your primary care provider will make you aware of potential health risks and emphasize preventive care to help you stay well.
Rosario P. Bonafede, MD is a board-certified Rheumatologist in Portland, OR. Dr. Bonafede graduated from University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences in 1974 and has been in practice for 44 years. He completed a residency at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Bonafede also specializes in Internal Medicine. He currently practices at Providence Arthritis Center of Portland and is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center.
Kaiser Permanente, founded in 1945, is one of the largest nonprofit health plans that serves more than 8 million members throughout the United States. Its areas of expertise include immunizations, screening diagnostics, and hospital, pharmacy and medical services. The services offered by the organization include preventive, prenatal and emergency care services. The agency undertakes various health education programs in partnership with community groups, schools and government organizations that provide information on health education. In addition, it offers training programs for physicians, nurses and other health professionals. Kaiser Permanente is composed of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plans, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Permanente Medical Groups. The organization is located in Portland, Ore.
