“I believe my first duty is to educate my patients about their disease. Only then can we make a personalized plan to take care of their medical concerns in the way that suits them best.”

Dr. Soot was born and raised in Oregon and started his surgical practice in 2000. He completed his medical school and residency at Oregon Health & Sciences University and went on to start practice in Portland. He is Board Certified in General Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is married and has two children.

He enjoys all aspects of General Surgery in his practice. He has a particular interest in melanoma, laparoscopic surgery, and hernia repair. He also has a focus on colon and small bowel disease, gallbladder disease, breast cancer, melanoma, and soft tissue masses.

When he is not practicing surgery, he enjoys a wide variety of outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and alpine skiing.

Other Activities

Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Member, North Pacific Surgical Association

Member, Oregon Medical Association

Member, Portland Surgical Society

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency, General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2000

Residency, Research Resident, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1998

Internship, Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1995

MD, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1994

BS, Biology, University of Portland, Portland, OR, 1990

BOARD CERTIFICATION

General Surgery

HONORS

Martin Howard Memorial Scholarship, 1999

Resident Cancer Research Award: Oregon Chapter, American College of Surgeons, 1997

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