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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

Before scheduling an appointment

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  2. Ask what you will pay. Your insurance company can tell you what your costs are likely to be.

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

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (224 Ratings, 83 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. Could not be any better!

  2. Friendly and professional

  3. Very good experience

  4. Dr Andersen is a top notch professional. I trusted my life to him. And I'm still here!

  5. I was very impressed with dr Anderson and staff.I

  6. My first situation with Dr. Anderse, I really appreciate having him as my new OHSU physician and look forward to visits with him for my follow up care. He has made the transition from Oral/Maxillary Dept. much easier.

  7. The doctor and physician assistant were very kind and sympathetic. The doctor gave good details about the procedure I was interested in. He followed up to just as he promised. Thank you!

  8. I was very pleased with the whole experience at OHSU. I am mobility handicapped and need a wheelchair that was provided at registration and had help to the 9th floor. The staff said I was a little early, but they had a beautiful view of the city and the time passed quickly. Then, I was taken to the exam room and review with Dr. Anderson and his assistant. I was allowed to share my previous probles with other locations and problems with the aspiration of my left and right Parotid gland. I said it needs further examination. I was happy to have the interest and agreement from Dr.Andersen. I was very happy to know of his experience and he supported finding a colleague who could do another aspiration. The next day, I was surprised when he called personally with a plan...amazing customer service.

  9. The very best, so knowledgeable and helpful

  10. Everyone there was awesome. I was nervous and scared and was immediately put at ease. I was at the best place I could be

  11. dr. Anderson and his staff went well beyond what my expectations were. I left the appointment with Upbeat feeling about my future treatment for my condition.

  12. We we treated very well.

  13. Dr. Anderson is a very compassionate and caring physician, with an excellent sense of humor.

  14. Very good

  15. Dr Peter Anderson is the best

  16. Better than I expected. Excellent job

  17. Very kind, thoughtful, caring and informative in his response to questions and concerns.

  18. Listened, advised action, sent immediately to lab

  19. Very pleasant experience

  20. Very professional

  21. Listened to me discuss my problem. He thoroughly examined me. He was knowledgeable and told of possible outcomes.

  22. They are comforting and communicative.

  23. It was smooth from the start!

  24. 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.

  25. Dr. Anderson and team were superb. I am grateful to have them as part of my care.

  26. 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.

  27. Very skilled, kind, thorough and helpful.

  28. Dr Anderson was great he was extremely knowledgeable with a since of humor and was down to earth

  29. Good

  30. Pleasant knowledgable, listened and made appropriate recommendations