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I try to treat patients the way I want to be treated by a physician. My approach is to educate the patient about their problem and involve them in the decision making process, thus giving them a better understanding of their health care.
Dr. Pedersen received his MD from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He later completed his surgical internship and finished his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. He now focuses on general head, neck and sinus related issues and Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery at The Oregon Clinic Ear, Nose & Throat Plaza. Dr. Pedersen has been featured as one of Portland Monthly Magazine’s Top Doctors, and is a member of many associations and organizations, including the American Medical Association and the American Rhinologic Society.
Other Activities
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Member, American Rhinologic Society
Areas of Focus
Head & Neck Surgery
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Functional Nasal Surgery
Environmental Allergy Testing & Treatment
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1996
Surgical Internship, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1992
MD, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1991
BA, Biology, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA, 1987
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Otolaryngology
HONORS
Alpha Omega Alpha, 1991
Cum Laude, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 1991
Otolaryngology Resident Teacher of the Year Award, 1996
Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors,” 2006
Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors,” 2007
Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors,” 2008
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
- Providence Portland Medical Center
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