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“It is a great privilege for patients to entrust me with their care, so I treat them all with the utmost respect. My goal is to provide compassionate, high quality, and individualized treatment that allows patients to be part of the decision-making process.”
Dr. Rufener graduated from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and later completed his internship and residency at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI. Dr. Rufener currently focuses on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Laryngology and Thyroid & Parathyroid surgery at The Oregon Clinic Ear, Nose & Throat Northeast.
Dr. Rufener has been awarded the Richard D. Nichols Research Award and has been inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He is also a member of The American Academy of Otolaryngology, The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Medical Association.
Other Activities
Member, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American Rhinologic Society
Member, The Triologic Society
Areas of Focus
Environmental Testing and Treatment
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Laryngology
Moh’s Reconstruction
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, 2008
Internship, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI, 2004
MD, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 2003
BS, Biology, University Of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 1998
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Otolaryngology
HONORS
Alpha Omega Alpha
Magna Cum Laude, University of Oregon, 1998
Magna Cum Laude, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 2003
Richard D. Nichols Research Award, 2008
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
- Providence Portland Medical Center
