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“Patients put their trust in me to understand what their concerns are, diagnose their ailment, and propose a plan that will help them. I take a lot of pride in trying to make sure that my patients know what’s going on with their body.”
Dr. Niknam Eshraghi completed his MD and Surgical Internship and Residency at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR. He later completed a Senior Clinical Burn Fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.
Dr. Eshraghi is currently the Medical Director of the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. His areas of focus include burn treatment, wound care, and skin grafting, as well as burn and general surgery services.
Other Activities
Clinical Professor of Surgery, OHSU, 2010
Member, Portland Surgical Society, 2006
Member, International Society of Burn Injuries, 2003
Member, American College of Surgeons; Fellow, 2003
Member, International Society of Burn Injuries, 2003
Member, American Burn Association, 2001
Member, Oregon Medical Association, 1999
Alpha Omega Alpha, 1993
Member, American Medical Association, 1991
Areas of Focus
Burn Surgery
Cholecystectomy
Colon & Small Bowel Surgery
Hernia Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Pilonidal Disease
Pilondial Surgery
Skin, Soft Tissue, & Wounds
Venous Access
Gallbladder Surgery
Burn Injuries
Burn & Wound Care
Colectomy
Complex Hernias
Contracture Release
Gastrointestinal Surgery
General Surgery
Management of Burns
Robotic Surgery
Stevens Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Surgical Critical Care
Lipoma Excision
Complex Wound Management
Wound Care
Burn Scar Surgery
Burn Scars
Scar Revision Surgery
Laser Treatment of Burn Scars
Laser Treatment of Scars
Laser Scar Revision
Co2 Laser
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship, Burn Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 2002
Internship and Residency, General Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1999
MD, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, 1993
BS, Portland State University, Portland, OR, 1991
BOARD CERTIFICATION
General Surgery
Leadership
Medical Director of the Oregon Burn Center at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
HONORS
Portland Monthly Magazine, “Top Doctors,” 2015, 2017, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Surgical Teaching Clinical Faculty Award, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 2009
Surgical Teaching Attending Award, Transitional Residency Program at Legacy Portland Hospitals, 2010
Surgical Teaching Attending Award, Transitional Residency Program at Legacy Portland Hospitals,2004, 2010
Surgical Teaching Attending Award, Transitional Residency Program at Legacy Portland Hospitals, 2003
American Burn Association Traveling Fellowship, 2002-2003
Dr. Martin Howard Memorial Surgical Research Award, Legacy Portland Hospitals, 1998
Hewlett-Packard Top Medical Graduates Award, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 1993
Dr. William Krippaehne Surgery Award, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 1993
Cum Laude, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), 1993
Graduated with High Honors, Portland State University, 1991
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
- Providence Portland Medical Center
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