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Dr. Brett C Sheppard, MD

Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Critical Care Medicine
41 years of experience
Oregon Health And Science University Hospital 3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-8311

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Sheppard focuses on surgery for diseases of the pancreas. He has a special interest in caring for patients with pancreatic cancer. In addition, Dr. Sheppard does surgery for other diseases of the pancreas and adrenal gland, and for stomach and esophagus disorders. Whenever possible, Dr. Sheppard uses his skill and knowledge in minimally invasive surgery to help patients recover more quickly and with less discomfort after surgery. Dr. Sheppard is deeply committed to keeping patients safe and to enhancing the quality of surgical care. He belongs to groups working to improve the quality of surgical care both at OHSU and in the state of Oregon. Dr. Sheppard's research interests are focused on giving patients with pancreatic cancer better results from treatment by earlier diagnosis and improved therapy. He also studies how to improve the results of gastrointestinal (digestive system) surgery, including surgeries that involve the endocrine (hormone) system, and how to make the best use of minimally invasive surgery techniques. Dr. Sheppard is a member of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. He is also the surgical principal investigator for OHSU of the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group and a member of the Southwest Oncology Group, which offers patients the latest in cancer care through clinical trials. In addition, he belongs to national and international scientific societies dedicated to improving patient care in both traditional (open) and minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Oregon Health & Science University

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences - 1984

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Oregon Health And Science University Hospital
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239

Specialties Treated

Surgery
Critical Care Medicine
Surgical Oncology

Conditions Addressed

Ventral Hernia
Rectal, Abdomen, Small Intestines, or Colon Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Breast Disorders
Ischemic Bowel Disease
Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis

Procedures Performed

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Nephrectomy
Hernia Repair
Kidney Transplant
Cholecystectomy
Liver Biopsy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
Bariatric Surgery
Spleen Surgey
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Small Bowel Resection

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Tricare
AARP
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna
Medicaid
Wellcare
Moda Health
Meritain Health
AllCare Health
CareOregon
State Farm
InterCommunity Health Network CCO
Mutual of Omaha
Premera Blue Cross
Humana
PacificSource Health Plans
Medicare
Piedmont Community Health Plan
CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cancer 11
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 10
Orthopedics 22
Neurology & Neurosurgery 15
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 19
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 18
Diabetes & Endocrinology 4
Children's Hospital 3
Urology 17
Psychiatry 12
Geriatrics 20
Rehabilitation 6
Obsterics & Gynecology 1
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Long Term Care 1
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7