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The Oregon Clinic - Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine East1111 NE 99th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97220 map
Dr. Michael Lefor is a pulmonologist in Portland. He diagnoses and treats patients who suffer from respiratory or breathing problems such as asthma and COPD.
Meet Dr. Michael Lefor, Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Physician at The Oregon Clinic
The Oregon Clinic - Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine East
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Michael J. Lefor is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(503) 963-3140
Address
1111 NE 99th Avenue, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97220-9442
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Most Major Providers
Bio
Dr. Michael Lefor graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 1996 before completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA from 1996 to 1999. He then completed a fellowship in Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at University of Utah from 1999 to 2002.
Dr. Lefor has one office in Oregon where he specializes in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Lefor works with fifteen doctors including Dr. William Bowerfind and Dr. Marc Jacobs.
Specialties
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Pulmonology
Pulmonologists are specialized physicians who diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the respiratory tract. As a respiratory specialist, Dr. Lefor may diagnose and treat pulmonary disorders such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema and bronchitis, among a host of others.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Lefor provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Lefor may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
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Sleep Medicine
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Lefor utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Virginia Mason Medical Center • Seattle, WA
Residency in Internal Medicine • 1996 - 1999
Fellowship
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University of Utah • Salt Lake City, Utah
Fellowship in Critical Care & Sleep Medicine • 1999 - 2002
Hospital Affiliations
- Providence Health & Services - Oregon
- Providence Health & Services - Oregon
Languages Spoken
- English
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