Accepting new patients
Brett C. Sheppard, M.D., FACS
Accepting new patients
- William E. Colson Chair of Pancreatic Disease Research
- Professor of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, School of Medicine
Specialty
- Cancer
- Digestive Health
- Surgery
Clinical focus
- Digestive Surgery
- GI Tract - Upper (includes esophagus, stomach, gallbladder and biliary system)
- Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Surgical Oncology
Locations and contact
I see patients at
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1 OHSU Digestive Health Center, South Waterfront
3485 S. Bond AvenuePortland, OR 97239
About me
I am a surgeon who specializes in pancreatic cancer and gastrointestinal surgery. I have advanced training in surgical oncology (cancer care).
As a fourth-year medical student, I met a patient who was preparing for pancreatic cancer surgery. He was very frightened because at that time, the surgery was risky and pancreatic cancer survival rates were not high. I became committed to reducing the risks of pancreatic surgery, finding ways to detect pancreatic cancer earlier, and improving pancreatic cancer treatment.
My relationship with patients and their families, and the challenges they face, give me the foundation to keep working. The biggest thanks I can receive is to watch patients enjoy their lives anew.
Outside of surgery, I am a trail runner, hiker and winter sports enthusiast. I would join a book club if it met between 10 p.m. and midnight.
Education and training
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Degrees
- M.D., 1984, University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School
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Residency
- General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1984-87, 1989-91
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Fellowship
- Surgical Oncology, National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 1987-89
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Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, 1992, recertification, 2010
Memberships and associations:
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American College of Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons Oncology Group (ACOSOG)
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- Americas Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association (AHPBA)
- American Pancreas Association (APA)
- American Surgical Association (ASA)
- MIS Fellowship Council
- North Pacific Surgical Association
- Pacific Coast Surgical Association
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
- Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
- Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG)
- Surgical Outcomes Club (SOC)
- Western Surgical Association
- The Mackenzie Alumni Society
- Multnomah County Medical Society
- Portland Surgical Society
- Oregon Medical Association
- Oregon Chapter-American College of Surgeons
- Association of Academic Endocrine Surgeons
- The Pacific Coast Surgical Association
- The North Pacific Surgical Association
- The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary tract
Insurance
Before scheduling an appointment
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Ratings and reviews
4.8 out of 5
Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (151 Ratings, 48 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.
Very professional, thorough and a very friendly demeanor. Very focused on me and expressed serious concern for my situation and progress
Doctors were awesome
I was a former nurse with 40 years of hospital nursing and I was impressed with everyone and especially Dr Sherphard. He just explained what he may have to do during surgery depending on what he found. My daughter also was also impressed by how warm his demeanor was .
Great team, caring and experienced!
Everybody there was just great people. They all had very good attitudes, and we're very polite and concerned. They were amazing thank you
Excellent care
A tremendously valuable asset to OHSU
High level of professionalism and caring. Easily approachable.
All good
Dr. Sheppard is the best! So kind. Also listens well and is knowledgeable about options, with thoughtful recommendations
Very concerned about my needs.
Very knowledgeable about my case.
Probably the best medical team I've ever been served by
Listening to me, caring. Making a plan
Very positive experience with both doctors with whom I met with
I appreciate, good
Dr Sheppard was very reassuring and pleasant. His calmness was palpable.
Dr Shepard, need I say more? Very professional and caring.
Very thorough took time to check references on a prescription. Drug she was not absolutely sure of. Vert high level of confidence in her evaluation/advice
Outstanding
Great concern and reassuring.
Answered all questions and concern in easily understandable language including straightforward as well as complex questions allocating necessary time to make sure we understood. All done with caring and sensitivity to seriousness of issue.
Patient and calm. Not hurried.
Very caring
Could not have a better team for myself and the care I have received.
So experienced, knowledgeable, patient, calm, and respected in the field
Dr Shepherd and staff are very good
Extremely compassionate and made me feel like I really mattered.
Amazing bedside manner and displayed great concern and care y well being
Very wonderful