Accepting new patients
John T. Vetto, M.D., FACS, FASA
Accepting new patients
- Professor of Surgery
- Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, School of Medicine
- Professor of Dermatology, School of Medicine
Specialty
- Cancer
Clinical focus
- Breast Cancer
- Melanoma
- Sarcoma
- Skin Cancers
- Surgical Oncology
Locations and contact
I see patients at
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1 OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Surgical Oncology Clinic, South Waterfront
3485 S. Bond AvenuePortland, OR 97239Center for Health & Healing, Building 2, ninth floor
About me
Dr. Vetto is a soft tissue Surgical Oncologist specializing in melanoma, high risk skin cancer, breast cancer, and sarcomas. He founded the OHSU multidisciplinary breast cancer and clinical melanoma program and is a member of the OHSU multidisciplinary sarcoma team. Dr. Vetto has published extensively on these topics and performed clinical and basic research in cancer areas. He enjoys studying and learning about advances in cancer care so that he can relate that information to colleagues and patients with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes and relieving suffering from cancer.
Outside of work Dr. Vetto enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, travel, visiting with his and his wife's family in Spain and Italy, working out, and watching old movies.
Languages spoken
- English
Education and training
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Degrees
- B.S., 1978, Portland State University
- M.D., 1982, Oregon Health & Science University
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Residency
- General Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1982-1984
- General Surgery, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 1986-1989
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Fellowship
- Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 1984-1986
- Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 1989-1991
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Certifications
- American Board of Surgery, 1991; recertified 2000, 2009
Memberships and associations:
- Alpha Omega Alpha (Alpha of Oregon)
- Oregon Medical Association
- Multnomah County Medical Society
- Portland Surgical Society
- Oregon Chapter, American College of Surgeons
- North Pacific Surgical Association
- Pacific Coast Surgical Association
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons
- American Head and Neck Society
- Society of Surgical Oncology
- Association of Academic Surgeons
- Southwest Oncology Group
- Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
- American Association for Cancer Education
- American Association for Cancer Research
- Longmire Surgical Society
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Western Surgical Association
- Society for the immunotherapy of Cancer
- Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration
- Fellow, American Surgical Association
Insurance
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Ratings and reviews
4.9 out of 5
Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (269 Ratings, 84 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 Press Ganey patient surveys.
I'm very grateful I was referred to Dr. Vetto for my surgery. He's calm and clear and since he was unworried, I was unworried.
Dr. Vetto was excellent. He explained the whole process and followed up the next day with a visit to my room. He also called several days later to see how I was doing. He is highly recommend!
The doctor is a professional in his field. I trusted him.
I feel very confident being in Dr. Vetto's care and appreciate his patience and thoroughness in explaining things and answering questions.
Super experience.
Dr Vetto is wonderful. Thank you.
Great!
He was very interested in my recovery.
Doctor Vetto is amazing.
Dr Vetto is simply put the bestHe went up and beyond at this appointment and I couldn't be more grateful
It was great
Excellent
Very knowledgeable.
My experience was very professional. Dr. Vetto made his points clear about the entire process. It was a bit scary as I have been healthy all my life but I could not have hoped for a better group to look after my situation.
Got the exam, went ok
Dr. Vetto is very knowledgeable and explains things. He seems to take a very personal approach to his care.
I like him a lot!
Dr. Vetto is simply EXCEPTIONAL !It is an honor to have him as our Doctor!This applies to his Resident, to Pam and to everyone on his whole team.
I am always treated well when I have an appt.
Very professional, explained things in a concise & understandable way.
This was a very scary and stressful time for myself and my husband and Dr Vetto and his staff were very comforting and helpful. We are very grateful.
Dr. John Vetto, Nurse Nora, & the entire Surg Onc nursing team goes above & beyond to take such good care of me & dealing with my complex medical history!!!
Have nothing but good to say
Very Nice Dr. Explained thing very well answered all my questions. I like him.
Explanation was very clear, procedure performed as expected
Excellent place to get care
Dr Vetto was very caring and informative. He answered all our questions and helped with planning and resources
Dr Vetto has been with me on my journey for over 4 years. Very encouraging !!
Dr. Vetto and his staff are amazing. They are so friendly and easy to work with. Pam is great to work with on any issue and a great liaison between us and the doctor prior to our visit. We think Dr. Vetto is a top notch doctor and surgeon, which is why we continue to travel from Idaho to see him. We wish we had a great facility like OHSU where we live.
I think he did a good job