- ABOUT ME
- AREAS OF FOCUS
- EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
- LOCATIONS & HOSPITALS
- NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
The relationship between myself and my patients is of the utmost importance in healing and providing a sense of well-being. Through careful listening, education, and thoughtful understanding, I hope to better the lives of my patients.
Dr. Shumaker was born in Oregon and grew up on a small farm in the rural town of Banks, just West of Portland. He received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Willamette University before graduating with Honors from Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU), School of Medicine. After completing an internship in General Surgery at OHSU, he finished his Internal Medicine Residency at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center before returning to OHSU for fellowship training in Gastroenterology. He has been Board Certified in Gastroenterology since 2001. Dr. Shumaker brings The Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology West several honors and awards, including the Medical Faculty Auxiliary Award for Academic Excellence; the William Krippaehne, MD Student Surgery Award; and election to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society from OHSU. He was voted one of Portland Monthly Magazine’s “Top Doctors” in 2006. Dr. Shumaker has served in several leadership positions and is currently the Managing Partner for Gastroenterology West and on the Board of Directors for The Oregon Gut Club.
Dr. Shumaker is married with three children and in his spare time enjoys photography, coaching youth basketball, golf, skiing, cycling, and tending to his young 5-acre vineyard in North Plains.
Volunteer Activities
Catholic Youth Organization, Youth Basketball Coach
Other Activities
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 2007-Present
Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Practice Management Committee, 2001-2002
Member, American College of Gastroenterology, 1998-Present
Member, American Gastroenterologic Association, 1998-Present
Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1998-Present
Member, American College of Physicians, 1995-Present
Member, Metropolitan Medical Society, 1990-Present
Member, Oregon Medical Association, 1990-Present
Areas of Focus
Colon Cancer Screening & Prevention
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
General Gastroenterology
Pancreatobiliary Disease
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellow, Gastroenterology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2001
Resident, Internal Medicine, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Portland, OR, 1998
Internship, General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1995
MD, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1994
BS, Biology, Willamette University, Salem, OR, 1990
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Gastroenterology
LEADERSHIP
Member-at-large, Medical Executive Committee, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 2018-present
Chief, Gastroenterology Section, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 2017-present
Board Member, Oregon Patient Safety Commission, 2016-Present
Managing Partner, The Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology West, 2014-2016
Executive Committee, The Oregon Clinic Gastroenterology West, 2011-2016
Providence Co-Regional Medical Director for Gastroenterology, 2010-2014
HONORS
Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors,” 2006
Special Recognition Award for Academic Excellence, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 1998
Outstanding Resident Award, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 1997
William Krippaehne, M.D. Student Surgery Award, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 1994
Merck Manual Award for Academic Excellence, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 1994
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Fall, 1993
Medical Faculty Auxiliary Award for Academic Excellence, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 1993
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
