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Patrick J. Worth, M.D., M.C.R., FACS, FSSO (he/him)

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Professor of Surgery
  • Associate Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer
  • Digestive Health
  • Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Hepatobiliary Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Adrenal Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Neuroendocrine
  • Liver Cancer

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

I am a liver and pancreatic surgeon-scientist who specializes in treating:

I have extensive experience with laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

My research focuses on how surgery affects the spread (metastasis) and return (recurrence) of pancreatic cancer. I’m motivated by the unique challenges, traits and behaviors of pancreatic cancer. I feel privileged to study and treat something that touches so many lives in such a devastating way, having lost my grandmother to pancreatic cancer.

I grew up in rural eastern Connecticut. I enjoy cooking, woodworking, reading, gardening, skiing and being outdoors with my daughters and my husband. I especially enjoy the regional foods of the Pacific Northwest and the amazing food scene in Portland. I continue to entertain the idea of running a marathon.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 2007, New York University
    • M.D., 2011, Brown University
    • M.C.R., 2023, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Internship

    • General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2011-2012

  • Residency

    • General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2012-2017

  • Fellowship

    • Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 2017-2019

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Surgery - General Surgery (2017)

Memberships and associations:

  • Americas Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association (AHPBA)
  • International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association (IHPBA)
  • The Pancreas Club
  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Pancreatic Association
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society
  • Brenden-Colson Center for Pancreatic Care
  • Society of Surgical Oncologists
  • Society for the Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Association of Academic Surgeons
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society
  • The Mackenzie Society
  • Pacific Coast Surgical Association
  • American Association for Cancer Research
  • Knight Cancer Institute - Cancer Biology
  • North Pacific Surgical Association
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (57 Ratings, 16 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. My Doctor is Amazing The staff is amazing. I couldn't ask for better care.

  2. Dr Worth was amazing throughout this ordeal. He went the extra mile to make sure I understood what was happening and always made me feel like I was his #1 priority

  3. Ease of answering questions & concerns was comforting & showed his expertise in his chosen area of training.

  4. Dr. Worth communicates well. He listens to the patient and explains things as so the patiens can understand. Great Doctor!

  5. Dr Worth is the best doctor I have ever had. He has help me navigate through almost three years of cancer hell. I am here today because of him.

  6. Very easy to talk with. Very knowledgeable and compassionate

  7. Professional, yet personable.

  8. Was clear and direct in explaining my medical condition and why I am not a candidate for surgery. He was kind and very easy to talk to. I had only had one contact with him,just a phone call, so the teleconference was very useful to me

  9. Very caring, professional, informative about my condition. You guys are top shelf.

  10. Awesome

  11. Good experience for me

  12. As usual, I was treated with respect and courtesy. My questions were responded to with thoughtful answers.

  13. Very friendly and knowledgeable

  14. Very good at explaining

  15. They were very helpful

  16. Excellent