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Christopher Amling, M.D., F.A.C.S

Accepting new patients

  • John C. Barry Chair of Urology
  • Professor of Urology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Urology

Clinical focus

  • Bladder Cancer
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Urologic Oncology

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. Amling specializes in treating cancers of the urinary and reproductive system, including the prostate, kidneys and bladder. He is an expert in minimally invasive cancer treatments, including robotic surgery for prostate and bladder cancer. Before coming to OHSU, Dr. Amling directed the Division of Urology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he held the Anton J. Beuschen Chair in urologic surgery and research. Previously, he was chairman of the Department of Urology at the U.S. Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

Dr. Amling is a national and international authority on the latest prostate cancer treatments, including surgery with the da Vinci robotic system. He has also developed new ways to educate surgical residents and published many articles in medical journals on diagnosing and treating prostate cancer.

An Oregon native, he was born in Coquille and graduated from the University of Oregon and OHSU School of Medicine. He is board certified in urology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Urologic Association, which chose him for a prestigious award in 2009. Each year, the Gold Cystoscope Award goes to a urologist who has made important contributions to the specialty within 13 years of finishing residency training.

Other awards and honors include being elected president of the Society of University Urologists and serving on the editorial board of the Journal of Urology. Dr. Amling also reviews papers submitted for publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the Journal of Urology and Cancer and several other medical journals.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1985, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Residency

    • Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 1990-1992

  • Fellowship

    • Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN Department of Urology, urologic oncology, 1996-1997

  • Certifications

    • Diplomat, American Board of Urology

Memberships and associations:

  • American Urologic Association
  • Western Section - American Urologic Association
  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons
  • Society of Urologic Oncology
  • Western Urologic Forum
  • Society of University Urologists
  • Society of Urology Chairman and Program Directors
  • Society of Government Service Urologists
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (195 Ratings, 74 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 Ambling was the lead clinical staff in providing my care. He is top notch In his practice, experience, Interpersonal style and and concern for patient care.

  2. Both PA & Dr were knowledgeable and very helpful

  3. Great

  4. Easy to understand

  5. Excellent clinician and surgeon. As a retired surgeon I get ask to recommend providers weekly. I would recommend him highly to anyone who needed urology care.

  6. Professional, skillful and helpful

  7. Dr. Amling and I had no direct interaction. He performed the biopsy at the stated appointment time and did a most thorough job of sampling.

  8. Clear, friendly, knowledgeable

  9. All went well as usual.

  10. Dr Amling and his staff are true professionals

  11. Dr Christopher Amling (and Hilary Shreves) were nothing short of exceptional.

  12. Always professional, courteous, and thorough.

  13. Very attentive. Sensitive to my experience.

  14. I have no personal knowledge of Dr Amlings skill as a surgeon. I will say that I had recommendations from seven other specialists to follow one type of treatment plan, while Dr Amling recommended a different treatment plan.

  15. Professional, thorough explanations, caring

  16. Well versed and professional

  17. Very professional and knowledgeable.

  18. Very caring

  19. Dr. Amling is not only one of the most knowledgeable urologist, he's also very personable.

  20. Excellent service

  21. Dr. Amling took a great deal of care to understand my concerns and offer helpful guidance. He had obviously carefully studied my case, including all lab reports, before we spoke. He clearly explained my situation. His description of the options available to me was clear and complete. I came away from the visit, feeling very good about how the team had looked out for my needs.

  22. Dr Amling is awesome!

  23. Dr. Amlung is a most excellent physician, knowledgeable, cllarity in discussion, incorporating patient into care plan, compassionate, and definitely considering the patient's best interests.

  24. Both my doctor and PA were very kind. They listened to our concerns, presented options, and answered our questions.

  25. 3rd prostate biopsy by Dr. Amling. Very happy with him and the staff all three times.

  26. From my first meeting with Dr Amling to my post surgical follow up, the whole operation has been excellent.

  27. He's simply the best. I feel very lucky/blessed to be in the care of Dr. Amling and his staff.

  28. Excellent clinician. I am very happy with his care.

  29. Everyone has been really good. Excellent doctor.

  30. Dr Amling was very clear in his responses, well informed and obviously wanted the best outcomes for me.