Accepting new patients
Peter E. Andersen, M.D.
Accepting new patients
- Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine
Specialty
- Cancer
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
Clinical focus
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Skull Base Surgery
- Neuroendocrine
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
Locations and contact
I see patients at
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1 OHSU Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Clinic, Marquam Hill
3270 SW Pavilion Loop second floor, Suite 250Portland, OR 97239 -
2 OHSU Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Clinic, South Waterfront
3485 S. Bond Avenue ninth floorPortland, OR 97239
About me
Dr. Peter Andersen is a surgeon who specializes in working with doctors from other specialties to care for patients with head and neck cancers and benign tumors. He strives to develop custom treatment plans with the best chance of cure and the mildest side effects.
He leads a specialized team of doctors, nurse practitioners and speech-language pathologists to offer the best care for each patient.
Dr. Andersen is an expert in surgical and nonsurgical care for head and neck tumors, including chemotherapy, radiation and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He and his team can provide the most up-to-date:
- Reconstructive procedures, to reshape or rebuild the parts of the head and/or neck affected by surgery.
- Rehabilitation techniques, to improve strength, use and movement and prevent complications after surgery.
In his spare time Dr. Andersen enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, skiing and windsurfing.
Languages spoken
- English
Education and training
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Degrees
- M.D., 1988, Washington University School of Medicine
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Residency
- Otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, 1988-1993
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Fellowship
- Head and neck surgery and oncology, Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, 1993-1995
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Certifications
- American Board of Otolaryngology, 1994
Memberships and associations:
- American Academy of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery American College of Surgeons, American Head and Neck Society, Oregon Academy of Otolaryngology, head and neck surgery
Insurance
Before scheduling an appointment
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If you schedule an appointment and your health insurance does not include OHSU Health, you may have to pay more than if you go to a provider in your insurance network.
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Ratings and reviews
4.9 out of 5
Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (198 Ratings, 65 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.
It was smooth from the start!
The care we received prior to coming to OHSU was lacking in empathy. It didn't feel like there was room for questions or further conversation. With our experience at OHSU we have some renewed hope, Peter Anderson was open, encouraging, took the time for us to ask questions and had a great demeanor with us. Many have told us we should get a second opinion, something of which we had no bandwidth for, and we feel like seeing Dr. Anderson has been a second opinion for us. One that has been on a higher level for us. We're grateful to be getting care with Dr. Anderson, we wish we would have starred there.
Dr. Anderson and team were superb. I am grateful to have them as part of my care.
Knowledgable and friendly. Answered all of our questions. Dr. Anderson went the extra mile and called me personally as soon as he had results of my testing to report to me.
Very skilled, kind, thorough and helpful.
Dr Anderson was great he was extremely knowledgeable with a since of humor and was down to earth
Good
Pleasant knowledgable, listened and made appropriate recommendations
Outstanding! Listened, understood, communicated.
Competent, well educated, responsive to personal needs, listens, efficient, able to respond to my issues with high level of expertise and explain things well. Personable. Provides direct honest opinions and sound information - does not beat around the bush. This is my first visit so I look forward to getting to know this provider better if more visits are needed..
Precise and to the point quickly.
Dr. Anderson is through, understanding, and I trust his assessments.
Very knowledgeable of my condition and genuinely concerned.
Very warm and cariing
Excellent doctor put my mind at ease and made me very comfortable
Very compassionate, knowledgeable, and thoughtful
Dr Anderson is very easy to communicate with, answers questions in an understandable way and has a wonderful bedside manner.
Very good
He took his time, and listened to and answered my questions. He was also flexible by adding a procedure that made sense right there in the office.
Everyone was so great!
Very down to earth, talks in terms that non medical folk can understand, cares for you as person not an illness
Dr. Andersen put us at ease. He was very informative. He explained all the different options with clarity. He was very engaging.
I had a pleasant experience and was given answers to my questions.
He gave me hope and told me that everything will be okay. I am honored to have him as my Dr.
Everything was excellent
He answered all my questions
Dr Andersen is as good as it gets. Very satisfied with my treatment .
I don't really remember much before or after the surgery but he was professional and personable enough to cause me to be completely confident in his decisions and capabilities
Thorough, understanding and responsive
My entire experience at OHSU has been excellent !!