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Compass Oncology West9555 SW. Barnes Rd, Suite 150, Portland, OR 97225 map
As a breast surgeon in Portland, Dr. Violetta De La Melena performs procedures such as biopsies and mastectomies, treating patients with breast cancer and other conditions.
Compass Oncology West
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Violetta T. De La Melena is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
9555 SW. Barnes Rd, Suite 150, Portland, OR 97225
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Violetta De La Melena graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1996.
Dr. De La Melena has one office in Oregon where she specializes in Breast Surgery and Surgical Oncology.
Dr. De La Melena works with five doctors including Dr. Jay Andersen and Dr. Lisa Mccluskey.
Specialties
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Breast Surgery
Dr. De La Melena is a breast surgeon in Oregon who specializes in treating conditions that affect breast health. Breast surgery is a highly specialized field, performing procedures such as lumpectomies, biopsies, mastectomies and sentinel node procedures. Dr. De La Melena may offer comprehensive care for breast conditions, treating patients from the diagnostic stage to post-surgery. Although women are usually associated with issues concerning breast health, men may require the care of a breast surgeon as well.
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Surgical Oncology
Surgical oncologists offer surgical treatment for patients suffering from a variety of cancers. The goal of a surgical oncologist is to stop the advancement of the disease through surgical intervention, sending the patient into remission. Dr. De La Melena may offer a range of surgical treatment types including preventive surgery, curative surgery, diagnostic surgery, debulking surgery, palliative surgery, restorative surgery, and more. Dr. may offer surgery in conjunction with other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Providence Health & Services - Oregon
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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