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The Oregon Clinic - Portland Surgeons5050 NE Hoyt Street, Portland, OR 97213 map
As a general surgeon in Portland, Dr. Karen Zink performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Meet Dr. Karen Zink, General Surgeon at The Oregon Clinic
The Oregon Clinic - Portland Surgeons
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Karen A. Zink is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
5050 NE Hoyt Street, Portland, OR 97213
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Most Major Providers
Bio
Dr. Karen Zink graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 2004 before completing a residency in General Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR from 2005 to 2010.
Dr. Zink has one office in Oregon where she specializes in General Surgery, Surgical Oncology and Colorectal Surgery.
Dr. Zink works with three doctors including Dr. Jordana Gaumond and Dr. Kelvin Yu.
Specialties
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Oregon, Dr. Zink performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Zink 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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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. Zink 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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Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal surgeons like Dr. Zink specialize in the surgical and non-surgical care for structures of the lower digestive system, including the intestines, colon and rectum. Dr. Zink may treat conditions such as colon and rectal cancer, polyps, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease and hemorrhoids. In the past, colorectal surgeons were commonly known as "proctologists."
Conditions Treated
- Breast Disease
- Colon & Small Bowel Disease
- Melanoma
- Soft Tissue Tumor
Services & Procedures
- Acute Care Surgery
- Gallbladder Surgery
- Hernia Surgery - Open and Laparoscopic
- Laparoscopy
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) • Portland, OR
Residency in General Surgery • 2005 - 2010
Hospital Affiliations
- Providence Health & Services - Oregon
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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