
Niknam Eshraghi, MD, FACS
About Me
With expertise in general surgery and burn treatment, I take pride in explaining the treatment options available, and strive to establish a collaborative partnership with you towards treatment of your surgical condition. I feel privileged to be able to provide you expert, compassionate, and timely surgical care. I appreciate your trust in allowing me to help care for you.

Dr. Niknam Eshraghi completed his MD and Surgical Internship and Residency at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR. He later completed a Senior Clinical Burn Fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. Dr. Eshraghi is currently the Associate Director of the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. His areas of focus include burn treatment, wound care, and skin grafting, as well as burn and general surgery services.
Patient Feedback:
"I'm so terrifically grateful for the superb care you gave me. I really did feel helpless with my horrible condition, but positive attitude, effective surgery, and great follow up did wonders! I can't even thank you and your superb staff enough!" - H.C.
My Work
Education & Honors
- Fellowship, Burn Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2002
- Internship and Residency, General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1999
- MD, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1993
- BS, Portland State University, Portland, OR, 1991
- Portland Monthly Magazine, "Top Doctors," 2015, 2022, 2023
- Surgical Teaching Clinical Faculty Award, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 2009
- Surgical Teaching Attending Award, Transitional Residency Program at Legacy Portland Hospitals, 2010
- Surgical Teaching Attending Award, Transitional Residency Program at Legacy Portland Hospitals,2004, 2010
- Surgical Teaching Attending Award, Transitional Residency Program at Legacy Portland Hospitals, 2003
- American Burn Association Traveling Fellowship, 2002-2003
- Dr. Martin Howard Memorial Surgical Research Award, Legacy Portland Hospitals, 1998
- Hewlett-Packard Top Medical Graduates Award, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 1993
- Dr. William Krippaehne Surgery Award, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 1993
- Cum Laude, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 1993
- Graduated with High Honors, Portland State University, 1991
- Affiliate Professor of Surgery, OHSU, 2010
- Member, Portland Surgical Society, 2006
- Member, International Society of Burn Injuries, 2003
- Member, American College of Surgeons; Fellow, 2003
- Member, International Society of Burn Injuries, 2003
- Member, American Burn Association, 2001
- Member, Oregon Medical Association, 1999
- Alpha Omega Alpha, 1993
- Member, American Medical Association, 1991