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Dr. Gary H Leaverton MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

5/5(2)
511 Sw 10th Avenue Suite 714 Portland OR, 97205
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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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MaleEnglish

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Dr. Gary H Leaverton MD's Practice location

Practice At 511 Sw 10th Avenue Suite 714

511 Sw 10th Avenue Suite 714 -
Portland, OR 97205
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Dr. Gary H Leaverton MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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