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Robert B. McLafferty, M.D., M.B.A., FACS (he/him)

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  • Professor of Surgery; Medical Director of the OHSU Wound and Hyperbaric Center
  • Professor of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Vascular Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Physicians Pavilion brick building with greenery surrounding it.
Physicians Pavilion
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About me

Dr. Robert McLafferty is a vascular surgeon and professor of surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery in the OHSU School of Medicine. He is also the medical director of the OHSU Wound and Hyperbaric Center.

He also served as chief of surgery for the Portland VA Medical Center. He is past president of the American Venous Forum, the Vascular Disease Foundation and the Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery.

Dr. McLafferty earned his M.D. degree from the University of Vermont. He completed his residency in general surgery and fellowships in vascular surgery research and vascular surgery at OHSU.

Dr. Robert McLafferty's published research

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.S., 1986, Boston College
    • M.D., 1990, University of Vermont
    • M.B.A., 2017, Portland State University/Oregon Health & Science University

  • Residency

    • General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 1990-1996

  • Fellowship

    • Vascular Surgery Research, Oregon Health & Science University, 1993-1994
    • Vascular Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 1996-1998

  • Certifications

    • General Surgery, American Board of Surgery, 1997 (Re-certified 2005)
    • General Vascular Surgery, American Board of Surgery, 1999 (Re-certified 2007)

Memberships and associations:

  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • European Venous Forum (Honorary)
  • American College of Health Care Executives
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • Distinguished Fellow, Society for Vascular Surgery
  • Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery
  • American Venous Forum
  • American Venous Forum Foundation
  • Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery
  • Midwestern Vascular Society
  • Oregon Medical Association
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (33 Ratings, 19 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. Always greets us by name even my husband when he is with me.

  2. Everyone is great!

  3. He was gentle and awesome

  4. Wonderful gentleman, exceptionally qualified!

  5. Professional, friendly, and expert in his field, inspirational!

  6. Clinic staff are always a pleasure to work with. Their teamwork is outstanding.

  7. Very good. Explained things clearly and answered all my questions. Very personable.

  8. They are really great at the Woond clinic my experience there has been wonderful and they are very concerned about healing your wounds. They are a great clinic with great doctors, nurses and staff.

  9. Dr. McLafferty was generous with his time and attentive to my concerns. Even small details were thoroughly covered.

  10. The doctor was very helpful and resourceful taking care of my medical problem. Another exceptional visit with the doctor, Great bedside manner.

  11. He was personable and easy to converse with and expressed concern about my condition, But also try to provide me with a realistic perspective about potential Success if we proceed with treatment of my veins.

  12. Very knowledgeable and explained everything in easy to understand terms

  13. Superb knowledge and also compassionate

  14. He was relaxed, which is nice for me, and he began with his credentials to put us on a firm professional foundation. He trusted me, I think, by not having to have a witness to our appointment. It felt like an appointment rather than some meeting at which we needed to be politically aware.

  15. I have visited the Wound care Clinic at least once a month for a year. Unfortunately I did not catch the Physician's name, but for the first time I was heard! We had never met, but he understood my pain, discomfort, lack of mobility, wound care, and the constant open wound. Just knowing that he understood what I have been going through for 5+ years I finally felt good and relief! Thank God for him and his caring!!

  16. Dr McLafferty and his assistant Cheri were excellent. They explained things clearly and made the procedure very tolerable. I appreciated Dr McLafferty's expertise when he experienced some challenges with my vein.

  17. Very kind and knowledgeable

  18. He was personable and a good listener. Creates a plan that I felt comfortable with and answered questions.

  19. The doctor showed concern and care helping me to understand exactly what I needed to do to assist with wound care..