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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: 4.8 out of 5 (89 Ratings, 35 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. Her team ran like a well oiled machine and I felt completely comfortable before, during and after the procedure. It was a meticulous preparation and I was the beneficiary.

  2. I can easily talk to her about my issues and she always comes up with a good solution. She is caring and helpful . I could not ask for a better doctor!

  3. Informative, friendly knowledgeable

  4. She shows compassion, competence, genuine confidence in her diagnosis everything she can do for being honest.

  5. She is always outstanding. Very compassionate and kind.

  6. They treat you very well

  7. Dr Tsikitis is very professional and I felt at ease knowing she has the experience and skills with the procedure. My procedure went well and the recovery wasn't as bad as I was expecting! Two weeks in and I'm feeling better than before the op.

  8. She explained everything very well. I've never had any physician be so thorough, and they provided clear and concise information.

  9. Dr. Tsikitis is outstanding. The best ever!

  10. Explained the procedure before during and after. Explained what I was to expect for the entirety of my visit

  11. The Doctor is very good at explaining everything and straight forward with information after the procedure. Excellent Doctor!

  12. Dr. Tsikitis is outstanding.

  13. I felt like the doctor took time to explain the condition well and was genuinely interested in answering our questions. I did not feel rushed.

  14. She was very friendly yet professional. She explained my situation in a way I understood it and gave me clear directions on how to improve my problem.

  15. My doctor was extremely caring and professional. She gave me a sense of confidence in her abilities to resolve my issue.

  16. Dr. Tsikitis is highly competent, clear, listens, and a pleasure to engage.

  17. Knowledgeable but I had a hard time understanding the questions due to doctor's language. But she seemed a bit grumpy.

  18. Extraordinary care and professionalism for the entire process, thank you.

  19. Everyone is very nice and helpful at OHSU

  20. I was extremely satisfied with Dr. Tsikitis and all the personnel that assisted the Dr. And myself.

  21. Caring, concerned and empathetic.

  22. Doctor T is thorough and very good to work with. I have the utmost confidence in her knowledge, skill, and expertise.

  23. Very understanding and thorough

  24. Caring, explained the procedures well and expert care. The best I could have imagined.

  25. Wonderful

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

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

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

  29. Simply the best care possible

  30. Dr Tsikitis is great