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Arpana M. Naik, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Accepting new patients

  • Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
  • Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer

Clinical focus

  • Breast Cancer

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Naik earned her bachelor's degree at Yale University and completed her medical school training at New York University School of Medicine, followed by a surgical residency at New York University. She has completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the surgery branch of the National Cancer Institute and a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Her research interests include sentinel node biopsy, multidisciplinary trials, and surgical outcomes research in the area of breast cancer and breast disease. She also has a special clinical interest in oncoplastic breast surgery, skin-sparing mastectomy, and nipple-sparing mastectomy. 

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 1992, Yale University
    • M.D., 1996, New York University School of Medicine

  • Residency

    • General Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY, 1996-2003

  • Fellowship

    • Surgery Branch, Metabolism Section, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, 1999-2001
    • Breast Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 2003-2004

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Surgery, 2004

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society of Breast Surgeons
  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
  • Portland Surgical Society
  • Oregon Medical Association
  • American Society of Breast Diseases
  • North Pacific Surgical Association
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (67 Ratings, 28 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. If you are referring to Dr NaikI think she is excellent

  2. Helpful, professional, good advice

  3. Dr Naik is always thorough & caring

  4. Explained options and was very csrimv

  5. Dr. Naik clearly explained my surgery options and answered my questions, and she was able to schedule a next day appointment with a radiation oncologist to help with my decision making.

  6. I feel very positive as I did four years ago with my first experience.

  7. Not very patient in answering questions. Some questions were not really for a surgeon but there is nobody else to ask.

  8. Best doctors and staff

  9. Limited. She quickly assessed inability to perform surgery; breast tumor to large. Determined appt was unnecessary so ended it. Suggested I circle back after neoadjuvant treatment is completed (reduce tumor size).

  10. She was great! So knowledgeable and warm. Made me feel well taken care of

  11. Dr Naik answered my extensive questions fully

  12. I don't know if I am going to get another chance to talk about Dr. Naik - as the previous questions were about the scheduler and nurse staff - so I want to say something about her here. Dr. Naik is the Michael Jordan of Breast Surgical Oncologists on the West Coast. She is beyond extraordinary. She has blown away my highest expectations with her calm, thorough, patient demeanor and interest in making sure that I completely understand everything to the level of detail that I need to feel confident in the next steps. I feel extraordinarily lucky to be in her care for this scary life event. She is THE BEST. Her staff is THE BEST.

  13. She answered all our questions, and explained my options. I have confidence in her.

  14. She was courteous & professional & concerned re my needs

  15. The mamogram technician was very thorough, sensitive to my discomfort and was a good communicator

  16. Compassionate yet also direct I. Answering questions

  17. Each staff that I spoke with, including doctor, treated me with most respect, privacy, answered all my questions, and professionalism.

  18. I specifically asked for Dr. Niak to be my surgeon. I knew of two other women who had had her as their surgeon and were very happy with her.

  19. Straight shooter who answers questions with compassion, but also knows when to cut to the chase and deliver news that might be difficult to hear. I'm lucky to have had her as my surgeon.

  20. Everyone was very helpful and caring.

  21. She is extremely confident and caring.

  22. Follow up mammography. Clinician is competent, tells me what she is doing or needs to do, is as gentle as can be.

  23. Very caring, friendly and knowledgeable. Very concerned about what I wanted and what felt best to me.

  24. Very supportive

  25. Dr Nail was wonderful The wait was 1 hour.

  26. The doctors always care about how you are feeling.

  27. Dr Naik provided highly valued surgery oncology care pre-surgery to 2.5 years post-lumpectomy surgery, provided very professional and respectful care, discussed procedures and options, and referrals for OHSU annual diagnostic mammas and possible reconstructive plastic surgery. This visit including review of same day favorable diagnostic mammogram results completes my care from Dr Naik. I've had strong confidence and commitment from the diagnosis outset for a successful treatment outcome, thanks largely to Dr Naik and other breast oncology/imaging medical providers.

  28. Excellent appointment. I appreciate the opportunity to have a virtual appointment. Dr naik was very professional, yet approachable. It was easy to understand everything presented.