Northwest Surgical Specialists Vein Center

Modern therapy performed by board-certified Vascular Surgeons. Individualized treatment plans including one or more minimally invasive procedures including laser ablation, micro phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy.

By |2021-02-09T08:55:26-08:00February 9th, 2021|

NWSS’s Transition to Telemedicine

Dr. Duc Vo is a physician with Northwest Surgical Specialists. He shared insights into how his group transitioned to telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By |2021-01-14T10:15:20-08:00January 14th, 2021|

Meet Hepatobiliary Surgeon Dr. Daniel Cusati

Meet hepatobiliary surgeon Dr. Daniel Cusati, who performs a variety of minimally invasive procedures to treat diseases of the liver, gall bladder, bile ducts and pancreas at Sacred Heart Medical Center.

By |2021-01-14T10:04:04-08:00January 14th, 2021|

2019 Clinician Teacher Recognition award – David DeHaas, MD, NW Surgical Specialists

Dr. DeHaas has been a teaching physician for over 12 years with NW Surgical Specialists on Surgery rotations as well as a long-standing Course Director. Dr. DeHaas was selected as this year's recipient for his time, patience, knowledge, and commitment to teaching.

By |2021-01-14T09:54:38-08:00January 14th, 2021|

State Licensed and ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center

Sacred Heart Medical Center (SHMC) at RiverBend is designated by the Oregon Health Authority as a Level II Trauma Center and verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level II Trauma Center, the only Level II in Oregon and Washington States with this prestigeous ACS verification.

By |2021-01-14T09:44:46-08:00January 14th, 2021|

Dr. Modeste – Medical Matter Cover

Implicit Bias: What is it & Where Does it Come From? By Alan Sylvestre For Lane County Medical Society Perspective is an issue that is in “the eye of the beholder.” People create viewpoints and opinions based on their life experiences. Factors that play into these are heritage, culture, upbringing, and many others. For Dr. Kevin Modeste, a double board-certified general surgeon with Northwest Surgical Specialists, his viewpoints have largely […]

By |2021-01-14T09:38:19-08:00December 29th, 2020|

Targeting Cancer: Doctors collaborate on behalf of breast cancer patients

Artist Mindy Bench has a passion for making jewelry. That outlet served as a therapeutic distraction for her after she was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.

By |2020-11-16T08:27:33-08:00November 16th, 2020|

Oregon Cancer Foundation’s 2020 Bras For Cause

We’re participating in Oregon Cancer Foundation’s 2020 Bras For Cause campaign! This is a campaign that encourages Lane County residents to build bras and enter them into a competition. Community members can then view all the bras online and vote for their favorites.

By |2020-10-22T10:31:45-07:00October 22nd, 2020|