Brian Applebaum, MD

503-692-3750
Areas of Focus: 
Colon Cancer Screening & Prevention
Diseases of the Liver & Biliary Tract
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

About Me

“Success in the practice of medicine requires a balance of knowledge, technical skill and empathy. From routine visits to managing life-threatening illnesses, I pride myself on providing cutting-edge medical care while also remaining attuned to the emotional needs of my patients and their families.”

- Brian Applebaum, MD

Dr. Applebaum earned his undergraduate degree in anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley, and his medical degree from the University of California, Davis. He completed an internal medicine internship and residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. During his residency, he was honored as both the intern of the year and resident of the year. Dr. Applebaum also completed a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Arizona. Dr Applebaum joined Gastroenterology Specialists of Oregon (now The Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology - South) in 2007.
Other Interests: 

During his free time, Dr. Applebaum enjoys painting, reading, foreign travel, music, hiking and spending time with his family.

My Work

Hospitals Served: 
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
Specialties: 
Areas of Focus: 
Colon Cancer Screening & Prevention
Diseases of the Liver & Biliary Tract
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Education & Honors

Board Certification: 
Gastroenterology
Education & Training: 
  • Fellowship, Gastroenterology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2006
  • Internal Medicine Internship and Residency, Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA, 2003
  • MD, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, 2000
  • BA, Anthropology with Distinction, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 1995
Honors: 
  • Portland Monthly Magazine, "Top Doctors", 2019, 2021
Other Activities: 
  • Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003-present
  • Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2004-present