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Michael C. Heinrich, M.D.

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  • Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer

Clinical focus

  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
  • Leukemia

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Heinrich specializes in medical oncology with emphasis in the development of new cancer treatments. He earned his medical degree in 1984 from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore. He completed both his residency training and hematology and medical oncology fellowship at OHSU. In his free time, Dr. Heinrich enjoys watching his children’s sporting activities, waterskiing and running.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1984, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

  • Residency

    • Oregon Health & Science University, 1988

  • Fellowship

    • Hematology/medical oncology, Oregon Health & Science University, 1991

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine, (internal medicine) 1987

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (98 Ratings, 37 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.

  1. Dr. Michael Heinrich is amazing. He has not only saved my life, but it's so clear that he cares about my health and wellbeing. I have so much trust in him. I'm grateful to OHSU for having such an intelligent, kind and skilled physician.

  2. Dr. Heinrich is an exceptional Doctor who is thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and a very good listener.

  3. I have been seeing Dr. Heinrich for 15 years and he is beyond excellent as well as warm and caring.

  4. Dr. Heinrich always treats me with respect and kindness. His deep knowledge, professionalism, and expertise with my cancer are very reassuring. I feel like I'm in the best of hands with him.

  5. Smart and attentive

  6. Have always had a great experience

  7. He listens to my concerns and questions and explains things in a way I can better understand

  8. Dr. Heinrich keeps us updated on the latest GIST Research and my continuing treatment to keep it in the dormant phase, so my cancer doesn't come back!

  9. We appreciate Dr Heinrich, his level of expertise in dealing with this type of cancer and the compassion he shows is in every interaction.

  10. Dr. Heinrich is an amazing doctor. He has been excellent at helping me for the past 6 years and I am grateful for all the help he has given me. Dr. Heinrich is not only excellent at explaining everything going on but he is kind and respectful. I am so grateful that he is with OHSU and I was able to have him as my doctor.

  11. Dr. Heinrich and his Team are ALWAYS EXCELLENT.

  12. Professional Personable

  13. Dr. Heinrich is kind, knowledgeable and supportive

  14. I have always had a great experience with Dr. Heinrich. Pleasant, thorough, professional, competent.

  15. Very engaged and was pleasant during my entire procedure

  16. Dr Heinrich is an expert in my type of cancer (Gist). He's very knowledge, compassionate and up to date on the latest treatments. I feel very blessed to have him on my team!

  17. Extremely knowledgeable. Explains options well

  18. Dr. Heinrich is one of the reasons I'm still alive

  19. The best.

  20. Dr. Heinrich is very knowledgeable yet explains things In a way that's easy to understand. My rare cancer is genetic so if anyone was to show symptoms, I would definitely refer them to Dr. Heinrich!

  21. Dr Heinrich has worked with me around my rare and complex cancer for five years now. He is and has always been well informed, compassionate and caring, responsive and reliable. He answers my questions thoughtfully, respects my input, refers me to other providers when indicated and stays actively involved in my treatment. I'm 87 now and still alive and active given his care

  22. Dr. Heinrich Is a caring doctor, and spends time with us and answers all our questions.

  23. Always concern about my health status. I have complete confidence in Dr Heinrich taking care of my health!

  24. He's easy to talk to

  25. Dr. Heinrich and Tracy, took a lot of time with us to explain where we have been, where we are now with respect to treatment, and about the clinical trials on the horizon. They talked in language that we could understand. They were great.

  26. The clinical team is very responsive to my questions and concerns, and willing to engage in a dialogue on new issues

  27. I've only got the best care

  28. It was very good as always. He explained things well and made certain that I understood. I talk to people all the time about Dr Heinrich and recommend him.

  29. Dr. Michael Heinrich is so knowledgeable in his field. I travel a very long distance to have appointments with him. I work at a world renown institution but his expertise is tremendous.

  30. He is the best, the kindest and most honest doctor besides being a wonderful human being.