Peter Banitt MD, FACC

Cardiology

Peter Banitt MD, FACC

Cardiology
TEL: 503-692-0405
FAX: 503-692-7978

Everyone has unique needs and concerns. My goal is to understand what is truly important to you and then discuss what medications, interventions, and lifestyle choices are available to optimize your health.

Dr. Banitt is originally from Iowa. He received his undergraduate degree at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. He attended medical school at the University of Iowa. Dr. Banitt then moved to Boston where he completed his medical training in teaching hospitals of Harvard Medical School. His residency in Internal Medicine was at Beth Israel Hospital, and his cardiology fellowship training was at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.

Dr. Banitt treats patients with all aspects of cardiovascular disease and is skilled in coronary interventions/stenting procedures. He treats patients with all types of cardiovascular diseases and works with Internists, Family Physicians, and Naturopathic Doctors throughout the Portland area. Diversity is welcomed.

In his free time, Dr. Banitt enjoys gardening, travels through the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and walks with his German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever.

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Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

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Areas of Focus

General Cardiology

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary Interventions / Stenting

Heart Valve Disorders

Congestive Heart Failure

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Cardiovascular Division, Boston, MA, 1995

Residency, Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA, 1992

MD, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA, 1989

BA, Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN, 1984

BOARD CERTIFICATION

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Interventional Cardiology

HONORS

Alpha Omega Alpha

Phi Beta Kappa

“Top Doctor”, US News and World Reports

Legacy Teaching Attending Award Recipient

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors,” 2023, 2024, 2025

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Locations

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Hospitals Served

  • Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
  • Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

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135 Doctors and Nurses at The Oregon Clinic Recognized Among Region’s Best Portland Monthly’s 2024 Top Medical Providers 75 Physicians and Providers at The Oregon Clinic Recognized as “Top Providers” by Peers Dr. Peter Banitt Talks About Improv Comedy The Oregon Clinic Adds Cardiology as Newest Specialty

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I've been a patient of Dr. Banitt for 12 years and he is one of the most wonderful doctors I've ever gone to. The people in his office are professional, kind, just wonderful to deal with.

Patient

Dr. Peter Banitt is absolutely a World class Cardiologist, and I am always proud to refer him to my inner circle. I wish all professionals we deal with were the caliber of Dr. Banitt. Oregon Clinic is so fortunate to have him.

Patient

I've had Dr. Banitt for years now I think he's very intelligent and knows what he's talking about and he's a great listener to my concerns.

Patient

Dr. Banitt was truly exceptional. My experience with him was like none other in all my years of care, and I have a complicated body. He listened with gentleness and asked all the right questions.

Patient

Dr. Banitt was very kind. He listened and I felt very comfortable with him. He understood what I was looking for and a wonderful doctor, I believe, and a great human being.

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