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Have you found the right doctor for you? If you live or work in Clark County, you can probably ask your friends or neighbors about a doctor or medical practice. Yet, we invite you to do a bit more research. Look up their education, special interests, and see their faces. Southwest Medical Group's more than 40 primary care and specialist physicians are dedicated to delivering care that is focused on you and your needs.

You can also search our entire Medical Staff directory for other doctors who chose Southwest as a place to practice medicine.

Either way, know that whether you need emergency services or a surgical procedure, Southwest consistently exceeds national quality and service standards. We're been pioneering medicine for over 150 years.

See you online at www.FindYourDoctorRight.com.

For 150 years, families from throughout Portland and southwest Washington have depended upon PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Today, the oldest hospital in the Pacific Northwest is among the most experienced, with renowned specialists in just about every medical field. PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center's pioneering medicine topics capture the past and future of healthcare in our communities.

Pioneers in trauma care (Trauma Services)
New tools for surgery (Minimally Invasive Surgery)
Reclaim your freedom from pain (Bone and Joint Care)
Your heart is in the right place (Heart Care)
Brain power (Brain Cancer Care)
What do women want? (Women's Health)
You don't know what you're missing (Vascular Care)
A gut reaction (Gastrointestinal and Colon Health)
Even tough guys should be handled with care (Prostate Care)
Surviving a stroke with a healthy brain (Comprehensive Stroke Center)
Helping you to breathe easier (Pulmonary and Thoracic Care)
Knot to worry (Regional Cancer Center)
Getting you back on your feet quickly (Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery)
Reclaim your freedom from joint pain (Bone and Joint Care)
Jump start your heart (Irregular Heart Rhythms)
What do women want (Women's Services)
You don't know what you're missing (Vascular Center)
The best in diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer (Breast Cancer Care)
Pain, pain go away (Spine Institute)

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center's comprehensive breast center integrates screening, diagnosis and treatment of breast disease, including breast cancer. Along with caring for your physical well-being, we never forget your emotional well-being. That's why we offer exceptional diagnostic capabilities and prompt results reporting in a supportive, intimate environment. You see, at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center we take your health personally.

Why It's Personal

Maybe your annual mammogram comes from a desire to be healthy for your children. Maybe it's a tribute to a loved one affected by breast cancer. Everyone's decisions are personal; everyone has a story. That's why we take a personal approach to each patient's care. But don't take our word for it…. [More]