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Stephen E.F. Spurgeon, M.D.

Accepting new patients

  • Distinguished Scholar of Leukemia and Lymphoma Research
  • Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer

Clinical focus

  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Lymphoma

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

Dr. Spurgeon completed his undergraduate work at Bowdoin College and his medical school at Thomas Jefferson University. This was followed by his internal medicine residency, chief residency, and fellowship training at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) after which he joined the faculty in 2009. Throughout his career, he has focused on the care of patients with lymphoma and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. He is an expert in clinical and translational research with a focus on novel therapeutics and clinical trials.

He has held a number of leadership positions within the division of hematology and medical oncology and the Knight Cancer Institute (KCI) at OHSU including co-chair of the Clinical Research Review Committee (CRRC), chief of hematologic malignancies section, and as the Lymphoma and CLL Program Director. He currently is active within the SWOG lymphoma committee and Lymphoma Research Foundation's Mantle Cell Lymphoma sub-committe. In 2020 was named the Distinguished Scholar of Leukemia and Lymphoma Research, and endowed post at the KCI.

In his free time, Dr. Spurgeon enjoys spending time with his family, the outdoors/skiing, exploring restaurants, and is a rabid University of Utah sports fan/homer.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2002, Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

  • Residency

    • 2002-2005, residency: Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon

  • Fellowship

    • 2006-2009, fellowship: Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Internal Medicine (internal medicine), 2005

Memberships and associations:

  • American Society of Oncology
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (189 Ratings, 63 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. Great

  2. Dr Spurgeon listens and answers all the questions. He is attentive. And thorough

  3. Dr Spurgeon is thorough. He is interested in the whole person, not just the lab results. He asked about my current lifewhat I do for exercise, any travel plans, how I feel? He went through my vaccines and we talked about my next Covid and flu vaccines. He reminded me of the importance of continuing to get mammograms, skin checks, and colonoscopies. He has a pleasant demeanor and is willing to explain lab results. I feel fortunate to have him as my hematologist.

  4. The Dr was very helpful and knowledgeable and very informative

  5. The best.

  6. So caring. Excellent

  7. He is a tremendous Doctor!

  8. Both efficient and caring. Very knowledgeable as to my condition and options. I am in good hands!

  9. He's a wonderful doctor, easy to understand and thoughtful.He listens well.

  10. Showed a lot of compassion and care, very patiently addressed all our questions and concern. Provided a clear treatment course forward.

  11. Nice, friendly, approachable

  12. Excellent, well-informed & caring physician. Thank you!!

  13. HAND DOWN ANYONE FACING CANCER SHOULD HAVE HIM IN YOUR CORNER.

  14. Dr Spurgeon

  15. Knowledgeable, professional, efficient

  16. Good communication skills and concern for the patient.

  17. D Spurgeon gives me confidence that he understands me. At times when I have been unhappy with what transpired, we are able to talk about it and make improvements.

  18. Every single person at OSHU that I have been in contact with have been professional, courteous, extremely helpful, and friendly. I wish I did not have to be there in the first place and I was glad when I left but everyone made the experience as good as it could be.

  19. Knowledgeable Personable Responsive

  20. Very knowledgeable on subject matter and thorough in explanation.

  21. Dr. Spurgeon is the best! He knows me and he always listens to what I have to say. And he always comes up with ways to help me.

  22. Clear, caring, professional, pragmatic and reassuring.

  23. Dr Spurgeon is very knowledgeable, patient, kind and with a gift for making his clients feel heard and understood. I feel quite fortunate that he was willing to take me on as a new client. I always look forward to our visits.

  24. Very informative and proactive with my care.

  25. Dr. Spurgeon and his team are always very attentive, knowledgeable and easy to work with.

  26. Both the medical student and physician were respectful, compassionate and professional

  27. Dr Spurgeon takes his time to make me feel that my concerns are properly addressed. He has ready, intelligent, comprehensible answers to my questions. He also takes a personable interest in my quality of life. Very nice.

  28. Caring, thorough.

  29. Dr Spurgeon excellent

  30. Very thorough and described his diagnosis in precise and understandable terms.