Matthew Solhjem, MD

Oncology: Radiation
503-215-6029
Areas of Focus: 
Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
MRI-Guided SBRT (MRLinac)
Prostate High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy (IORT)

About Me

We treat each patient as a whole person. My team and I provide state of the art, compassionate, evidence-based care.

- Matthew Solhjem, MD

Dr. Solhjem graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency in radiation oncology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He went on to become the Chief Resident of Radiation Oncology at the Mayo Clinic. He currently focuses on gastrointestinal cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and both benign and malignant brain tumors, as well as other radiation oncology needs at The Oregon Clinic Radiation Oncology. Dr. Solhjem brings the clinic several honors and awards, including the Resident of the Year Award and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Roentgen Resident Research Award. He has published articles in leading scientific journals on prostate seed implants and High Dose Rate brachytherapy for uterus cancer. Dr. Solhjem has also served as the principle investigator for the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group.

To refer a patient or request an appointment, please call: (503) 215-6029 for The Oregon Clinic at Providence Cancer Center.

Other Interests: 

In his free time, Dr. Solhjem enjoys spending time with his kids and sailing.

My Work

Office Locations: 
Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology - Clackamas
Hospitals Served: 
Providence Portland Medical Center
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Specialties: 
Oncology: Radiation
Areas of Focus: 
Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
MRI-Guided SBRT (MRLinac)
Prostate High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy
Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy (IORT)
Image Guided Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IGRT/IMRT)
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Lung Cancer
Brain Tumors

Education & Honors

Board Certification: 
Radiation Oncology
Education & Training: 
  • Residency, Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, 2004
  • Internship, Transitional Medicine, Meritcare Medical Center, Fargo, ND, 2001
  • MD, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 2000
  • BA, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 1996
Honors: 
  • National Consumer Advisory Board, "America's Best Physicians 2015"
  • Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors” 2013
  • Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Roentgen Resident Research Award
  • Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic
  • Internship, “Resident of the Year” Award
  • Phi Beta Kappa, University of Minnesota
  • Summa Cum Laude, University of Minnesota
Other Activities: 
  • Published articles in leading scientific journals on prostate seed implants, HDR brachytherapy for uterus cancer, SBRT for lung cancer.
  • Research has been presented at national meetings.
  • Member, American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
  • Principle Investigator for Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) for Western Oncology Research Consortium
  • Member, American Society for Clinical Oncology
  • Member, American Brachytherapy Society
  • Member, Leksell Gamma Knife Society