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Peter E. Andersen, M.D.

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  • 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
Physicians Pavilion brick building with greenery surrounding it.
Physicians Pavilion
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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. 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

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1988, Washington University School of Medicine

  • Residency

    • Otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, 1988-1993

  • Fellowship

    • Head and neck surgery and oncology, Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, 1993-1995

  • 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
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (358 Ratings, 121 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. What a great doctor and Physicans assistant

  2. Amazing doctor - always available to help.

  3. Dr Anderson is fantastic!!!!

  4. Dr. Andersen was clear, articulate and calm. Offered me options, helped me understand each, and make a cogent decision.

  5. Awesome

  6. I've seen this physician several times for various procedures, stents mostly and now a biopsy. Dr. Anderson has always been very kind, seems very knowledgeable and considerate of my concerns. I feel like he has my best interest at heart and would not cut into me unless necessary. So in the unlikely event that somebody else has my very rare problem, I would definitely recommend him.

  7. Caring, kind, cmpetent

  8. Dr Andersen was the perfect surgeon for me. The entire experience could not have been better. My recovery has been so much easier than I anticipated. The trip to Portland was definitely worth it. Could not have been better. Thank you Dr Andersen and the whole team!

  9. Dr. Andersen is really great

  10. I should start by expressing my profound gratitude to Dr. Andersen. The steps he took to mitigate damage to my tongue during surgery directly correlate to my ability to speak clearly and my overall recovery progress. His approach was function preserving and, I felt, highly personalized to address my specific quality of life concerns. Oh, and thank you for saving my life!

  11. Everything was incredibly efficient and well done. I couldn't be more impressed.

  12. Professional, personable, knowledgeable

  13. Very succinct, disciplined team, clearly very experienced

  14. Dr. Anderson has been an exceptional doctor from the very beginning. He has listened carefully to my concerns, treated me with compassion, and made me feel that my situation truly mattered. He personally called me to discuss my care, which meant a great deal during such a difficult time.I also felt that he made every effort to ensure my test results were reviewed as quickly as possible, helping us get answers without unnecessary delays. His responsiveness, empathy, and dedication gave me confidence that I was receiving the best possible care. I am truly grateful for the attention and support he has provided throughout this process.

  15. Dr. Anderson is terrific in all areas patient relationship, surgical skills, knowledge and kindness/ compassion. Dr. Andersons technique for my parotid gland removal and his choice of "mending' the removal should be the primary "go to" for all Parotid surgeries. Dr. Anderson ROCKs!!

  16. Throughout my years of being a patient and a retired nurse, OHSU has been the best run facility I have ever experienced. My chart is my go-to, easy to use, find information as well as sending messages. Very happy with my experience. My clinicians all have been excellent.

  17. Always excellent

  18. THANK YOU for being here :)

  19. Totally have confidence in doctors at this facility!!

  20. Was friendly, informative, & has followed up communicating with me

  21. Dr. Andersen was kind and explained what was happening.

  22. Very personable

  23. Easy to talk to. Had time for questions.

  24. Everyone involved , from phone conversations with Dr Anderson's office , to Dr Andersen himself was extraordinary . I am very grateful .

  25. Very helpful and explaining what was going to be taken place. Put me at is with my thoughts about what could happen.

  26. Dr Anderson was very knowledgeable and patient with me and took his time reviewing my tests and answering my questions

  27. Dr Anderson is an outstanding individual. He is not only exceptionally gifted and knowledgeable , he is also compassionate, and very human in his approach. From those I have seen him teach in the past 20 years, I would say he is also an exceptional instructor. Thank you Pete for everything, including putting up with me.

  28. Dr. Andersen continues to be one of the finest medical practitioners I've known. He is involved, thoughtful and thorough, and is highly regarded both professionally and personally.

  29. Pleasant, excellent demeanor and energy. Very informative and well explained.

  30. Prompt, clear directions and explanations. Clear and concise plan going forward.