TEL: 503-488-2400
FAX: 503-231-0121

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

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