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The Oregon Clinic - Gastrointestinal & Minimally Invasive Surgery4805 NE Glisan Street, Suite 6N60, Portland, OR 97213 map
Dr. Christy Dunst is a surgical oncologist in Portland, OR. She specializes in the surgical removal of cancerous tumors and growths.
The Oregon Clinic - Gastrointestinal & Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Christy M. Dunst is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
4805 NE Glisan Street, Suite 6N60, Portland, OR 97213-2933
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
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Bio
Dr. Christy Dunst graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1998 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN from 1998 to 2004. She then completed a fellowship in Critical Care at Hennepin County Medical Center in 2002.
Dr. Dunst has one office in Oregon where she specializes in Surgical Oncology, General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Dunst works with sixteen doctors including Dr. Jonathan Chun and Dr. David O'Brien.
Specialties
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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. Dunst 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.
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Oregon, Dr. Dunst performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Dunst may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Bariatric Surgery
Patients struggling with obesity problems may see Dr. Dunst for surgical and non-surgical bariatric procedures. Procedures commonly performed by a bariatric surgeon include gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, and others designed to help patients lose weight. Dr. Dunst may also utilize non-surgical treatment plans, such as controlling the patient's diet and exercise regimen.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Hennepin County Medical Center • Minneapolis, MN
Residency in General Surgery • 1998 - 2004
Fellowships
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Hennepin County Medical Center
Fellowship in Critical Care • 2002 -
University of Southern California
Fellowship in Thoracic Foregut/Esophageal Surgery • 2004 - 2006
Hospital Affiliations
- Providence Health & Services - Oregon
- Providence Health & Services - Oregon
- Salem Hospital
- Mercy Medical Center, Inc.
- Legacy Meridian Park Hospital
Languages Spoken
- English
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