Topic: Christy M. Dunst

42 Providers at The Oregon Clinic Recognized by Peers as Among the Best

Friday, January 5, 2018
42 physicians and physician assistants at The Oregon Clinic (TOC) were recognized by their peers as among the best in the region. Spanning a variety of specialties, Portland Monthly’s 2018…

Racing Against Reflux GERD: Thomas’ Story

Sunday, March 12, 2017
In his early thirties, 39-year-old father of three Thomas Slawson started running in an effort to get into better shape and to spend more time with his wife. But he…

All About the LINX System

Tuesday, December 9, 2014
1.What is the LINX system? The LINX is a small implant comprised of interlinked titanium beads with magnetic cores. The magnetic attraction between the beads augments the existing esophageal sphincter’s…

The Oregon Clinic Offers Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) New Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
For patients like 65-year old Charles Mortensen (not his real name), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a daily source of distress and concern, especially when medications fail to suppress gastric…

The Oregon Clinic Pioneers Less Invasive Permanent Treatment for Esophageal Achalasia

Thursday, August 18, 2011
One of only five medical groups in the U.S. to offer POEM technique as part of a research study Howard Wilson (not his real name) was having dinner when he suddenly…

The Oregon Clinic First in State to Provide Non-Visible Scar Surgery

Monday, October 4, 2010
Patients report high satisfaction with safe, virtually scar-free alternative to traditional and laparoscopic techniques  When 63-year old Mike B. was diagnosed with colon cancer his surgeon removed the segment of…

The Oregon Clinic Adopts Restech Dx-pH Measurement System

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Innovative acid reflux test enables doctors to diagnose patients with greater accuracy, significantly improving treatment The Oregon Clinic has announced that it has adopted the Restech Dx-pH Measurement System™ to detect…