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Erik Wolfswinkel, M.D. (he/him)

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  • Assistant Professor of Surgery
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Craniosynostosis

Locations and contact

I see patients at
White building on stilts over a parking lot
Doernbecher Children's Hospital
503-346-0640
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About me

Dr. Erik Wolfswinkel is a surgeon who specializes in pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial surgery.

He is an expert in several other types of plastic surgery, including:

  • Adult facial reconstruction
  • Orthognathic (jaw) surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Reconstructive surgery

He is originally from New Mexico.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 2009, University of California, Los Angeles
    • M.D., 2014, Baylor College of Medicine

  • Residency

    • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 2020

  • Fellowship

    • Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery, University of Southern California and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, 2021

Memberships and associations:

  • American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
  • American Society of Plastic Surgery
  • American Society of Craniofacial Surgery
  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American Association of Pediatric Plastic Surgery
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (39 Ratings, 13 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. Wolfswinkle was very thorough in talking through procedures, the results and any future treatment options available that we might need. Highest recommendations! Thankful for his committment to excellence In our care.

  2. Dr. Wolfwinkle is fantastic with his bedside manner and his skill set. He makes us feel safe and heard. He addresses concerns and helps my child understand his options.

  3. Dr Wolfswinkel is an incredible doctor. I so appreciate is care and kindness for me

  4. He listens cares offers best solutions and answers all questions with depth and usable information.

  5. Honest, completely explained things. Made needed referral

  6. Excellent

  7. VERY GOOD

  8. Dr. Wolfswinkel provides me kind and compassionate care.

  9. Very knowledgeable and compassionate to my needs

  10. Glad to have him on the team was patient and detailed

  11. Both of the surgeons answered all of our questions and reassured us

  12. Explain everything to where I can understand

  13. So family friendly! Willing to answer any questions and very reassuring. Always feel at home at OHSU.