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Kara Y. Detwiller, M.D.

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  • Otolaryngologist
  • Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Rhinology and Sinus Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Otolaryngology (ENT)

Clinical focus

  • Allergy and immunology
  • Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
  • Minimally Invasive Skull Base Surgery
  • Nasal and Sinus Surgery
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)

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. Kara Detwiller is originally from New England and received a Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies and Economics with honors at Wellesley College in Massachusetts.  After working in the information technology field for several years, she decided to pursue a career in medicine.  She graduated with honors from Dartmouth Medical School.  She completed her Otolaryngology residency at OHSU and fellowship training in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago.  She is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Her clinical practice is focused on nasal and sinus disorders with a particular interest in endoscopic sinus surgery and minimally invasive in office procedures, chronic sinusitis, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, and allergy.  She is the co-director of the Multidisciplinary Sinus and Allergy clinic focused on patients with severe chronic rhinosinusitis, asthma, and allergy.   In addition to her work at OHSU, Dr. Detwiller is the section chief of Otolaryngology at the Portland VA Medical Center. 

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2009, Dartmouth Medical School

  • Residency

    • Oregon Health & Science University

  • Fellowship

    • Rhinology and Skullbase Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Memberships and associations:

  • AAO-HNS, ARS
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (52 Ratings, 14 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. She was friendly but professional; shared info about what I could expect during and after surgery

  2. Kara Detwiller seems to me to be an excellent clinician. And, she Is quite personable.

  3. Smart caring competent

  4. This physician has helped me tremendously but performing surgery on my nose to stop severe nose bleeds. She is professional, prompt and she listened to my concerns.

  5. Confusing explanations, too many distractions with other unnecessary personnel in the room made this experience very unsettling.

  6. Very informative, knowledgeable and seemed to genuinely care.

  7. Extremely knowledgeable. Very caring.

  8. Dr. Was very kind and explained things in a matter I could understand. Everyone has been so kind along the way. Would highly recommend. Keep up the great work. Thank you for all everyone does.

  9. Everyone very thorough, professional and courteous.

  10. Very pleasant seemed educated & qualified

  11. The surgery went successfully and no complications so far, therefore I recommended two friends and in the near future a relative might be referred here too.

  12. Very kind, knowledgeable, professional, and someone that anyone would want on their healthcare team!! A great experience overall!!

  13. Dr Detwiller had reviewed my history. She was obviously a clinical expert. She provided a collaborative referral to the Hematology department. She was also professional and kind.

  14. She clearly cares about my problem and is committeed to helping me figure out how to improve my discomfort. I appreciated the thoroughness of her exam and care. It did feel like she was a bit rushed and Sometimes with the scribe there, it was hard to tell if she was talking to me or him.