The Minimally Invasive Surgery Program is a
comprehensive state-of-the-art, Center of Excellence
at The Oregon Clinic, Portland, Oregon encompassing
all laparoendoscopic surgery. The program has
components including management of the patient
through a continuum of care, physician training and
proctoring, postgraduate education, nursing
education, research, stringent credentialing based on
four levels of care, clinical protocols, outcome studies
and patient registry.
Lee L. Swanström, MD FACS
President, Foundation for Surgical
Innovation and Education (FSIE)
Medical Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery Program,
Legacy Health
Clinical Professor
Oregon Health and Science University
The Oregon Clinic
Portland, OR
Paul D. Hansen, MD
Program Director
Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
Providence Portland Medical Center
Clinical Assistant Professor
Oregon Health and Science University
The Oregon Clinic
Portland, Oregon
Mark H. Whiteford, MD
Medical Director
Colorectal Surgery
Providence Portland Medical Center
Clinical Assistant Professor
Oregon Health and Science University
The Oregon Clinic
Portland, Oregon
Christy M. Dunst, MD
Director of Research and Education
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program
The Oregon Clinic
Portland, Oregon
The Oregon Clinic - Minimally Invasive Surgery Program presents:
*Disclaimer: The Minimally Invasive Surgery Program maintains this website to provide interested
physicians with access to information about various educational courses conducted by this department. We
reserve the right to update or change the dates and information provided on this website. The Oregon Clinic
does not claim any responsibility for the content provided on this website.
David P. O'Brien, MD
Colorectal Surgeon
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program
The Oregon Clinic
Portland, Oregon
Shaghayegh S. Aliabadi-Wahle, MD
Director, General Surgery
Providence Portland Medical Center
The Oregon Clinic
Portland, Oregon