
Dr. Gary H Leaverton MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
511 Sw 10th Avenue Suite 714 Portland OR, 97205About
Dr. Gary Leaverton is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Leaverton specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Leaverton often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
Education and Training
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1955
University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine 1955
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Echinococcus cyst of the spleen occurring in Oregon.
- Comparison of morbidity after spinal and local anesthesia in inguinal hernia repair.
- Transrectal perineal repair: an adjunct to improved function after anorectal surgery.
- Cholecystic apoplexy.
- Colonoscopic polypectomy.
- Parotidectomy with the aid of local vasoconstriction.
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