
Dr. Megan M Cavanaugh MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
9155 Sw Barnes Rd Suite 211 Portland OR, 97225About
Dr. Megan Cavanaugh is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Cavanaugh specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Cavanaugh 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
Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University,Ramat Aviv, Israel MD
Sackler School of Medicine 1997
Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- CLEVELAND CLIN FNDATN, CLEVELAND, OH,, Colon and Rectal Surgery 2003
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Practice At 511 Sw 10th Avenue Suite 714
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