Dr. Melissa Desouza, MD
Dr. Melissa Desouza, MD is a general surgeon in Portland, OR. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center and Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
The Oregon Clinic Center for Advanced Surgery - East
1040 NW 22nd Ave Ste 520 Portland, OR 97210Make an Appointment
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Dr. Desouza is affiliated with Providence Saint Vincent Medical Center Portland, a highly rated hospital.
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Desouza to family and friends is 5 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Surgery can be very intimidating, and yet many people may not realize that there are a variety of treatment options available, including endoscopic therapies, minimally invasive approaches, and non-procedural support. It is my priority to treat...read morebiography
Dr. DeSouza had the privilege of training with both pioneers and experts in esophageal disease, as well as the pioneers of minimally invasive surgery. She learned that there is a myriad of approaches to treatment, including minimally invasive surgery...read moreGeneral Surgery
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The Oregon Clinic, P.c.
Fellowship HospitalOregon Health & Science University (ohsu)
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The Oregon Clinic Center for Advanced Surgery - East
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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