Accepting new patients

V. Liana Tsikitis, M.D., M.B.A., M.C.R., FACS, FASCRS (she/her)

Accepting new patients

  • Professor and Division Head of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery
  • Professor of Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer
  • Digestive Health
  • Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Anal Cancer
  • Cancer Research
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Digestive Surgery
  • General Surgery

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

I am a surgeon who specializes in colon and rectal conditions. I focus on:

I joined the Division of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery at OHSU in 2011.

My research interests include

  • Imbalance in the microbiome and early colorectal neoplasia, or how microorganisms may increase the risk for colorectal cancer
  • The cells, molecules and blood vessels around colorectal cancer in young people

My achievements include receiving the OHSU Department of Surgery 2022 Distinguished Service Award.

Languages spoken

  • Greek
  • French

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2000, Temple University School of Medicine
    • M.C.R., 2013, Oregon Health & Science University
    • M.B.A., 2019, Brandeis University, Heller School for Social Policy and Management

  • Residency

    • General Surgery, Warren Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI, 2000-2007

  • Fellowship

    • Colon-Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education, Rochester, MN, 2007-2008

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Surgery (2007; Recertified 2017)
    • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (2009; Recertified 2017)

Memberships and associations:

  • Association for Academic Surgeons, Finance Committee
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Society
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  • Association for Academic Surgery
  • European Society of Coloproctology
  • International Society of Digestive Surgeons
  • International Society of Surgeons
  • Pacific Coast Surgical Association
  • Priestley Society of Mayo Clinic, Council Board
  • Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Research Committee
  • Southwest Oncology Group
  • Society of University Surgeons
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (88 Ratings, 43 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. Wonderful

  2. I've had digestive issues for a very long time. I believe I am getting much needed help.

  3. Was very personable, professional and took the time to discuss my questions and issues.

  4. Professional, knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate and considerate.

  5. Simply the best care possible

  6. Dr Tsikitis is great

  7. Dr. V. Tsikitis presented information relative to an APR surgery in a clear and friendly manner. She was well informed, prior to meeting with me, about my current and past medical issues. She listened to and responded to my questions and concerns. Even though student residents were in the exam room, her physical examination of my tumor was done in a manner that protected my dignity. I appreciated the information she provided me with, and respected her opinion on the treatment path I should follow. She was instrumental in making sure I had who she considered to be the best doctors at OHSU for the treatment she recommended by personally contacting them and setting up appointments. I felt this went beyond what many doctors would typically do, and I greatly appreciate it.

  8. Dr. Tsikitis is outstanding.

  9. The best!

  10. Excellent in all aspects

  11. Great

  12. Treatment was done to protect privacy and manage anxiety. I was anxious, but my concerns were relieved. It was not painful or uncomfortable.

  13. She answers all my questions and always leave with new suggestions and follow up

  14. Very informative and knowledgeable

  15. Very professional and caring, reassuringly experienced and knowledgeable, and excellent communication. An uncommonly fine physician

  16. Very informative. The experience went very well. I was very pleased.

  17. Dr. Tsikitis is very kind, confident, caring, supportive, and extremely knowledgeable. She addressed all my concerns very well.

  18. Dr. Tsikitis is outstanding.

  19. She is caring and knowledgeable. Very informative about my condition.

  20. The best of the best, I believe I am in the most qualified hands I could possibly be with.

  21. She was very pleasant and informative about my situation

  22. Took time to explain everything clearly and in great detail. As she was doing procedure she continued to talk through exactly what she was doing. Excellent work!

  23. Very happy and satisfied. The help has cut at least 8 months of waiting time for appointments and procedures and questions I needed answered and not have to wait 5 months to ask in person. Very happy with OHSU! THANK YOU!

  24. Extremely satisfied with the attention I receive here

  25. Dr. Tsikitis is a great clinician and surgeon.

  26. Dr. Tsikitis is a wonderful expert in the field I need help with. She answered all of my questions with knowledge and compassion and offered relevant resources to help me move towards improving my health. I am so grateful and fortunate to see Dr. Tsikitis- thank you!

  27. I was well informed of everything before hand I wasn't nervous in the least bit very satisfied

  28. I had an excellent experience. The doctor and residents made me feel very comfortable and cared for.

  29. Always a pleasure with good dialog and complete answers to any questions.

  30. Very grateful to receive such amazing care.