Oregon Health & Science University
About
I am a vascular and endovascular surgeon. My clinical practice includes all aspects of care for the vascular patient. I have several focuses including neurogenic and vascular thoracic outlet syndromes, vascular compression syndromes (median arcuate ligament syndrome, nutcracker syndrome, May Thurner syndrome), peripheral arterial disease and aortic aneurysm disease.
EDS Healthcare in Oregon
OHSU in Portland has an EDS referral process and cardiac programs that serve connective tissue disorder patients. Yellow Brick Clinic near Seattle, Washington is the nearest EDS Society Center of Excellence. Oregon has expanded EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment) coverage for genetic services, which benefits younger patients on Medicaid.
Portland-area patients have reasonable access to OHSU and can reach Seattle programs within 3 hours. Rural eastern Oregon is extremely isolated, with very limited specialist access. The Cascade Range effectively divides the state, leaving eastern communities far from major medical centers.
Finding Orthopedic / Surgery for EDS
Ask how many EDS patients the surgeon has operated on and whether they use modified wound closure techniques to account for tissue fragility and slower healing.