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Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS

Accepting New Patients

(153 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1984)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, cancer, pancreatic cancer, and more.

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road General Surgery
Portland, OR 97239

(503) 494-6900

Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS is a general surgeon in Portland, OR specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS is affiliated with OHSU Healthcare.

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3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road General Surgery
Portland, OR 97239

3485 S. Bond Avenue
Portland, OR 97239

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

In The News

“"Andrew has a very unusual and rare cancer," said Dr. Brett Sheppard, OHSU pancreatic and hepato-biliary surgeon.”—"Newport's Andrew Rodman -- surfer, poet and editor -- reaches into his beliefs to beat back cancer on his own terms", Oregonlive , November 2011

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	170

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	182

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	79

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	192

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Portland, OR during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	194
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Portland, OR during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
doctor visit	176
endocrine surgery	16
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
open surgery	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	15
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Portland, OR during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	162
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Portland, OR during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	186
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	11
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Portland, OR during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	18
doctor visit	176
endocrine surgery	18
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
open surgery	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Portland, OR during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	160
endocrine surgery	11
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
open surgery	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Portland, OR during 2021 were open surgery, endocrine surgery, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	154
endocrine surgery	14
gastrointestinal procedures	14
open surgery	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Portland, OR during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and endocrine surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	22
doctor visit	123
endocrine surgery	22
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
open surgery	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Portland, OR were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and endocrine surgery.

abdominal surgery	16
doctor visit	170
endocrine surgery	16
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
open surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	151
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	2
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1984. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Surgery, recertification and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1984)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (1989)

Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Surgery, recertification (1992)

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OHSU Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 153 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brett C. Sheppard, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$6,524 $6,524
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$165 ZERBAXA $165

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$5,067
Travel and Lodging	$1,365
Food and Beverage	$256

Biography

Dr. Brett Sheppard specializes in general surgery and practices in Portland, OR. He studied medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University for residency. Dr. Sheppard's areas of expertise include cancer surgery, pancreatic cancer, and laparoscopic surgery. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He is affiliated with OHSU Healthcare. OHSU Healthcare reports that Dr. Sheppard is accepting new patients at his office in Portland, OR.