I cannot recommend Kathleen Hendriksen highly enough. First of all, she is a native English speaker, so if you are an international student, she's a wonderful choice.
As others have said, she is direct, but for me, that's a plus. She won't waste time coddling your feelings--if there's a problem, she'll investigate it and make you better. She isn't afraid to order tests or write referrals, and her knowledge of medicine, Norway, and the health system is amazing.
In all of my interactions with her, Kathleen has been polite and professional, but she's also warm and comforting--in her own way. I've never been rushed out of her office--even when she's running late, she always takes the time to fully understand why I've come.
If you're a hypochondriac and just want your fastlege's undying patience and attention, maybe don't choose her. If you want someone who will take care of you when you need it, speaks English perfectly (and Norwegian, I should mention--she's lived here for a long time), and is incredibly experienced, choose Kathleen.
I'm dreading the day I finish my studies and have to lose her as my fastlege. I've never had a better doctor in Norway.
(I should mention that SiO Helse has issues with running behind, having long queues for the phone lines, and taking forever to get an appointment, but that's not Kathleen's problem--that's just how SiO Helse is)
