Topic: Cardiology

Are Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy Good Treatments for Heart Disease? 

Thursday, February 1, 2024
The physical and financial costs for heart patients using semaglutides  There is quite a bit of buzz about the connection between new weight loss medications and heart disease. This relatively…
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Portland Monthly’s 2024 Top Medical Providers

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
113 Physicians and Providers at The Oregon Clinic Voted as “Top Providers” by Peers Portland, OR – November 29, 2023 — One hundred and thirteen providers at The Oregon Clinic…

75 Physicians and Providers at The Oregon Clinic Recognized as “Top Providers” by Peers

Friday, December 2, 2022
Portland, OR – November 22, 2022 — Seventy-five providers at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were named to Portland Monthly Magazine’s annual “Top Medical Providers” list, recognized by their peers as…

72 Physicians and Providers at The Oregon Clinic Recognized as “Top Doctors” by Peers

Friday, December 3, 2021
Seventy-two providers at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were named to Portland Monthly Magazine’s annual “Top Doctors, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners” list, recognized by their peers as among the best…

February is American Heart Month

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
American Heart Month is a time to focus on improving heart health and preventing heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. This…

Clinic Address Changes & Updates

Friday, January 29, 2021
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine West – Tualatin & Cardiology Shared Suite Starting January 29, our Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine West – Tualatin group will move from…

43 Providers at The Oregon Clinic Recognized as “Top Medical Providers” by Peers

Thursday, December 10, 2020
Forty-three providers at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were named to Portland Monthly Magazine’s annual “Top Medical Providers” list, recognized by their peers as among the best in the region. Spanning…

Video: Jeanie’s Story

Monday, October 5, 2020
After being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), Jeanie had an irregular heartbeat and increased risk of stroke. When a cardioversion failed to restore her natural heart rhythm, she knew she…

Learn About AFib From Dr. Garg (Video)

Monday, October 5, 2020
Watch Cardiologist Dr. Sandeep Garg explain Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), its complications and how diet and exercise can make a big difference in the video below. 

Living Heart Healthy: Jeanie’s Story

Friday, August 7, 2020
In August 2018, Jeanie, 58, underwent a routine colonoscopy. Because of her family history, she was nervous about the results: her mother died of colon cancer and her sister had…

How to Create a Heart Healthy Lifestyle

Monday, July 13, 2020
If you are inspired by Jeanie’s story, you can make small, important lifestyles changes to stay healthy. “Along with pharmaceutical methods to treat cardiovascular risk factors, if you want to…

66 Doctors and Nurses at The Oregon Clinic Recognized by Peers as Among the Best

Friday, January 3, 2020
Portland, OR – 66 physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were named to Portland Monthly Magazine’s annual “Top Doctors and Nurses” list, recognized by their…

Cholesterol Q&A: Key Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Thursday, December 13, 2018
What are common risk factors for heart disease? Heart disease is the number one cause of death and suffering in the U.S. Traditionally accepted risk factors are age, family history…

The Oregon Clinic Adds Cardiology as Newest Specialty

Friday, June 9, 2017
Cardiology will be the newest of The Oregon Clinic’s more than 30 specialties and subspecialties. Ten cardiologists and over 50 support staff will become part of The Oregon Clinic this…

3 Heart-Healthy Meals to Cook Together

Tuesday, January 31, 2017
It’s Valentine’s Day, and we’re celebrating being in love! Love means more than just roses and love letters. It means spending quality time together and caring for one another – in…

The Oregon Clinic Offers Hybrid CABG to Reduce Hospitalization and Recovery Time for Cardiac Patients

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Procedure combines minimally invasive cardiac bypass surgery with stenting; may be performed with or without robotics  Dr. Owen Miller, a 93-year old retired dermatologist loved playing golf and walking three…

Large Donation Made to Oregon Food Bank by The Oregon Clinic’s Gateway Office Building

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
In an effort to give back to the community and help those in need, doctors, medical providers and staff at The Oregon Clinic’s Gateway Office Building donated a record amount…

Dr. Steven Reinhart Receives the Spirit of Emilie Mission Medal Award

Monday, November 15, 2010
Steven Reinhart, M.D., cardiologist with the Cardiovascular Medicine division of The Oregon Clinic, was recently recognized by Providence Portland Medical Center with the Spirit of Emilie Mission Medal Award. “This…

The Oregon Clinic Welcomes New Physician to Cardiovascular Medicine Division

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The Oregon Clinic’s Cardiovascular Medicine division welcomes David Schroeder, MD. His interest lies in general cardiology. He most recently worked as a cardiologist at Legacy Good Samaritan and Emanuel Hospital…

The Oregon Clinic Announces Dr. John Lemmer Co-authors Seventh Edition of Handbook of Patient Care in Cardiac Surgery

Saturday, April 3, 2010
John Lemmer, M.D., The Oregon Clinic, Northwest Surgical division, has recently co-authored the seventh edition of the Handbook of Patient Care in Cardiac Surgery. The second author is Gus J.…

September is Peripheral Artery Disease Month: The Oregon Clinic to Host Three Free Peripheral Artery Disease Educational Sessions Sept. 22 and Sept. 30

Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Do you ever experience painful cramping in your hip, thigh or calf muscles while walking or climbing stairs? Does the pain go away when you rest?  If so, you may…

The Oregon Clinic Welcomes New Physician to Cardiovascular Medicine Division

Thursday, August 20, 2009
The Oregon Clinic, Cardiovascular Medicine Division welcomes Dr. Alexi Zemsky, MD.  His special interests are in Electrophysiology, Implantable Device Therapy and Sudden Cardiac and Death Prevention.  He most recently completed…

The Oregon Clinic’s Dr. Eric Kirker only in state to perform complex heart procedure

Wednesday, March 4, 2009
The Oregon Clinic, with 15 years of offering specialty medical services, has something new for its patients with malfunctioning aortic valves.  The clinic’s Eric Kirker, MD, is the only physician…

The Oregon Clinic Receives Accreditation through the Intersocietal Commission for Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL)

Tuesday, November 25, 2008
The Oregon Clinic, Cardiovascular Medicine division is awarded accreditation in their Echocardiography Laboratory. The Oregon Clinic, Cardiovascular Medicine division in Portland, Oregon has been awarded accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission…

The American Heart Association Honors Providence Portland Medical Center in Association with the Oregon Clinic as one of the Best Treatment Programs for Heart Disease Nationwide

Monday, August 28, 2006
The Oregon Clinic Physicians Teamed With Providence Portland Medical Center to Become One of Only Eight Programs Recognized The American Heart Association (AHA) awarded Providence Portland Medical Center (PPMC) with…