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Cherrie Z. Abraham, M.D., FRCSC (he/him)

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  • Professor of Surgery; Director, Aortic Program, Knight Cardiovascular Institute
  • Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Vascular Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Aortic Surgery
  • Endovascular Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Cherrie Abraham is a vascular surgeon and professor of surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery in the OHSU School of Medicine. He is also director of the Aortic Program in OHSU's Knight Cardiovascular Institute. 

Dr. Abraham is one of the world's most experienced surgeons in performing endovascular aneurysm repair. He has special expertise in repairing aortic aneurysms — a dangerous bulging in the main artery that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. Endovascular aneurysm repair involves inserting and attaching a small stent graft to reinforce the wall of the aorta to keep it from rupturing. The stent graft is inserted through a small incision in the groin into the artery.

In 2009, Dr. Abraham performed the world's first branched endovascular graft for aortic arch aneurysm — at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He has trained vascular surgeons, cardiac surgeons, interventional radiologists and interventional cardiologists throughout the world in performing endovascular aneurysm repair.

Dr. Abraham believes all patients should be informed about all options for aortic surgery and should demand a surgeon who can clearly explain the problems and offer the best solution.

Dr. Abraham's clinical expertise also includes open surgery repair of complex aneurysms and general vascular surgery. 

Dr. Abraham earned his M.D. degree from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada. He completed his residency in general surgery at Dalhousie. He also has completed four fellowships in vascular surgery or vascular surgery research — at the University of Western Ontario in Canada, at the Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, N.Y., at the University of California San Francisco, and at the Ashford Medical Center in Adelaide, Australia.

When he's not working, Dr. Abraham enjoys spending time with his wife and children, traveling, sports, and learning how to play acoustic and electric guitar.

Dr. Cherrie Abraham's published research

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 1987, Dalhousie University
    • M.D., 1994, Dalhousie University

  • Residency

    • General Surgery, Dalhousie University Medical School, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1994-1999

  • Fellowship

    • Vascular Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, 1999-2001
    • Vascular Surgery Research, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, 2001
    • Endovascular Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 2001-2002
    • Peripheral Arterial Interventional and Advanced Endovascular Fellowship, Ashford Medical Center, Adelaide, Australia, 2002-2003

  • Certifications

    • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada, 1999
    • General Surgery Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1999
    • Vascular Surgery Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2003

Memberships and associations:

  • Oregon Medical Board
  • Canadian Vascular Surgery Society
  • Canadian Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Society of Vascular Surgery
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (82 Ratings, 35 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. Dr Abraham is amazing! I trust his judgement and he explains things to me very well. I have an aneurysm that is at risk of rupture, but he says we are going to watch it for another year. So that's what we'll do

  2. Hit the bottom line quickly.

  3. Appeared on point with his data base

  4. I got along well with him because he likes music like I do. He's a big fan of Pink Floyd.

  5. Listened to me, answered all questions. I felt good about the experience

  6. Everyone was very pleasant and professional.

  7. All questions were answered and I know what will happen

  8. Excellent

  9. All excellent

  10. As a retired RN, I appreciated the efficiency and personal contact of acknowledgment my condition. Everybody did the job very well. Keep up the good work.

  11. Dr Abraham professional and through. He is the best .Doctor I have ever been to.

  12. Very concise and to the point. Seemed confident and was reassuring.

  13. Great

  14. Very professional and caring.

  15. Not bad

  16. Appointment was easy to set up and I felt I was heard and my concerns addressed

  17. Dr. Abraham is very attentive and is always focused on best treatment options for me. He is monitoring my condition and scheduling all necessary procedures in a timely manner.

  18. Great

  19. Answered all questions

  20. Dr. Cherrie Abraham is a very fine Doctor, who really listens to his patients!! He is a very caring Doctor!

  21. I was blessed to be able to obtain dr abraham for my care he and his staff are top notch and care for the patient

  22. Excellent

  23. Dr Abraham is great! He explains everything to me in good detail and makes sure I understand. Also he shows my CT scans to me, which helps me to understand what's going on with my aorta.

  24. Excellent listening skills Pleasant disposition skills seemed great

  25. The doctor showed me a video of the area under advisement for surgery. Showed visual aids what would take place and what it would look like and the effects it would have after implacement. I was impressed with the thoroughness of attention to detail he brought for my observation. It made it seem less invasive and most helpful. Thanks Doc.

  26. The doctor really listens. He is also very understanding.

  27. Dr. Abraham had reviewed my history and copies of previous imaging studies I had given to the medical assistant who checked me in. The ultrasound I completed just before the appointment was reviewed. Dr. Abraham reviewed everything, was reassuring, answered all of my questions, gave me specific guidelines for when to contact him if certain symptoms appeared and reassured me that we could return to a plans for ultrasound exam every 2 years rather than annually.

  28. Was excellent at explaining everything using words I could understand and models.

  29. Professional. Pleasant.

  30. Positive experience