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. Swanstrom, MD FACS
Program Director
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program
Legacy Health, Portland, OR
Clinical Professor
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Paul D. Hansen, MD
Medical Director of Hepatobiliary Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program
Portland Providence Hospital, Portland, OR
Clinical Assistant Professor
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Mark H. Whiteford, MD
Colorectal Surgeon
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program
Legacy Health, Portland, OR
Clinical Assistant Professor
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Christy M. Dunst, MD
Esophageal Surgeon
Minimally Invasive Surgery Program
Legacy Health, Portland, OR
The Oregon Clinic - Minimally Invasive Surgery Program presents:
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