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Alice Augusta Ball: Chemistry Innovator Who Transformed Leprosy Treatment

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
This Black History Month, The Oregon Clinic is proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments and lasting impact of Black pioneers in American medicine. The contributions and achievements of these women…
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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: What You Need to Know 

Monday, February 2, 2026
American Heart Month is a time to focus on heart health. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is one of the most common heart rhythm problems in the United States. More than 6 million…
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What is Knee Replacement? A Simple Guide to Understanding the Surgery

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Knee replacement, also known as total knee arthroplasty, is one of the most common elective surgical procedures performed each year in the United States. Chances are good that you, or…

The Oregon Clinic Foot & Ankle is Expanding

Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Oregon Clinic Foot & Ankle team is excited to open a second office located in Broadway Medical Clinic. We will begin seeing patients starting January 6, 2026. Our second…
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Meet Our Final 2025 Grant Cycle Recipients

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Oregon Clinic Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its final 2025 grant cycle. “We are honored to support ten more non-profits during this grant cycle, which wraps…
The Oregon Clinic Top Docs 2026

98 Medical Providers at The Oregon Clinic Voted Top in Portland

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Of the top-voted medical providers in the Portland metro area, ninety-eight (98) are from The Oregon Clinic (TOC). Yesterday, Portland Monthly Magazine published their “Top Medical Providers” list for 2026. To develop the list, practitioners licensed by…

Concerning Trend: Insurers Mailing At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests

Thursday, November 6, 2025
As gastroenterologists, an important part of our job is preventing colon cancer by making sure our patients receive the screening that is most effective for them—the right screening at the right time.  Recently, we have seen a concerning trend: insurance companies are mailing at-home colon cancer screening…

Update for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plan Patients

Thursday, October 23, 2025
We are disappointed to share that as of January 1, 2026, The Oregon Clinic will no longer accept UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plan. This means doctors and practitioners at The Oregon…
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The Oregon Clinic Ear, Nose & Throat West is Moving to New Location

Friday, October 10, 2025
The Oregon Clinic Ear, Nose & Throat West clinic is moving from their clinic at Providence St. Vincent’s campus to a new location on SW Marlow Ave. The new office…

Dr. Rodrigo Pedraza is First to Perform New Robotic Colorectal Procedure in Oregon

Thursday, October 2, 2025
Dr. Rodrigo Pedraza, a board-certified Colon & Rectal surgeon with The Oregon Clinic Center for Advanced Surgery, recently performed the first single port robotic colon resection in the state. Dr.…