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Dr. Michael E. Pfister, MD

Michael E. Pfister

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Specialties

Procedures Performed

This doctor performs the following procedures:

  • Aortic Endograft
  • Arterial and venous angioplasty/stenting
  • Biliary interventions (perc drainage, balloon dilatation, stent)
  • Carotid Angioplasty and stent
  • Catheter Angiography
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Insurance Accepted

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  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Lifewise
  • Managed Healthcare Northwest
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Payment Types

 Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Hospital Affiliation/ Privileges
  • Legacy Emanuel Hospital (Portland, OR)
  • Legacy Meridian Park Hospital (Tualatin, OR)
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Gender

 Male

Languages Spoken
  • English

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Edward Hsiao-Kua Chang

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Endorsement from doctor: Edward Chang , Tualatin (OR), 8 months ago
Chun-Yang Michael Chang

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Endorsement from doctor: Chun-Yang Chang , Oregon City (OR), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since Michael E. Pfister was first licensed to practice.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Michigan Active 1999 11/22/2010
Ohio Active 1993 08/24/2010
Oregon Active 1997 05/27/2010
Washington Active 2000 05/15/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this doctor.

Board Certification
Certification data provided by: American Board of Medical Specialties

Work Experience
Position Duration
Interventional Radiologist at Interventional and Vascular Consultants 2011–present
Interventional Radiologist at Tualatin Imaging PC 2002–2011
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Advanced Training
Training Specialty Hospital Completed
Fellowship Vascular / Interventional Radiology Dotter Intvl Inst-Oreg Hlth Scis U 1999
Residency Diagnostic Radiology University Hospitals of Cleveland 1997
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine MD 1992
DePauw University Chemistry BA - Bachelor of Arts 1988

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Doctors Portland Monthly Magazine 2012
Distinguised Reviewer JVIR 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
RVT American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2006-present
Member Oregon Medical Association 2003-present
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Portfolio

Medical Photos
Endograft Repair AAA
Pulmonary AVM Embolization
Intracranial Thrombolysis/Thrombectomy for Acute Stroke
Recanalization and stenting iliac artery occlusion
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Concerning bovine thrombin injection for the treatment of arterial pseudoaneurysms: Is it too good to be true? Journal of Vascular Surgery 2003
An Evaluation of Commonly Employed Central Venous Catheter Kits and Their Potential Risk for Complications of Excess Guidewire Introduction. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 2003
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
The Role of Imaging in Acute Stroke Pacific NW Sonography Society Meeting 2012
Interventional Treatment of Acute Stroke and Carotid Artery Stenosis: What You Need To Know Meridian Park Medical Center Primary Care Grand Rounds 2012
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