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Bruce Fernstrom, PAC

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), urinary incontinence, male incontinence, and more.

7545 Se Tualatin Valley Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123

(503) 681-4223

Bruce Fernstrom, PAC is in Tualatin, OR specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Bruce Fernstrom, PAC is affiliated with Providence, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, The Oregon Clinic, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Providence Portland Medical Center, Hillsboro Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center and THE OREGON CLINIC, PC.

Office Locations

19250 Sw 65th Avenue Suite 235
Tualatin, OR 97062

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24900 Se Stark Street Suite 103
Gresham, OR 97030

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501 North Graham Street Suite 420
Portland, OR 97227

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Hillsboro Medical Center

7545 Se Tualatin Valley Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123

(503) 681-4223

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1130 Nw 22nd Avenue Suite 400
Portland, OR 97210

(503) 413-6722

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Some issues Bruce Fernstrom, PAC can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

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"https://www.oregonclinic.com/our-team/bruce-fernstrom/Portland%20Monthly%20s%202024%20Top%20Medical%20Providers", The Oregon Clinic

"https://www.oregonclinic.com/our-team/bruce-fernstrom/135%20Doctors%20and%20Nurses%20at%20The%20Oregon%20Clinic%20Recognized%20Among%20Region%20s%20Best", The Oregon Clinic

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2023

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Top 25%

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lab tests

urine tests

In 2013, Bruce Fernstrom, PAC had a list price for lab tests, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Oregon. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated during 2015 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated during 2016 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated as in Tualatin, OR during 2018 were transplant procedures, abdominal surgery and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	21
transplant procedures	21
urologic procedures	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated as in Tualatin, OR during 2019 were transplant procedures, abdominal surgery and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	24
doctor visit	17
transplant procedures	24
urologic procedures	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	18
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated as in Tualatin, OR during 2021 were lab tests and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
lab tests	18
urologic procedures	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	14
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated as in Tualatin, OR during 2022 were urologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	43
lab tests	17
urologic procedures	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated as in Tualatin, OR during 2023 were lab tests and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68
lab tests	74
urologic procedures	45

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated as in Tualatin, OR were lab tests, urologic procedures, transplant procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	22
doctor visit	41
lab tests	36
transplant procedures	22
urologic procedures	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	34
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	3
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC From 2014 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Bruce Fernstrom, PAC treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	23
Dementia	4

Education & Training

He is certified by the Physician Associate and has a state license in Oregon.

Board Certification: Physician Associate

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Bruce Fernstrom, PAC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

The Oregon Clinic

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center

Providence Portland Medical Center

Hillsboro Medical Center

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center

THE OREGON CLINIC, PC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Bruce Fernstrom, PAC appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Bruce Fernstrom, PAC accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA Open Access Plus

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Blue California

CHAMPVA

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Providence

Regence

US Family Health Plan

Medicare AB

Aetna PROV Employee POS

Moda Connexus Network

Age Right Marquis Advantage

Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$1,079 Da Vinci Surgical System $1,079
AbbVie Inc.	$246 Lupron Depot $180	BOTOX $66
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.	$71 CAMCEVI $71
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.	$60 GEMTESA $60
Teleflex LLC	$40 Urolift $40
Other	$96 GENTLECATH GLIDE $28	ANKTIVA $21	Nubeqa $18	SELF-CATH $15	STRAVIX PL $13

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,079
Food and Beverage	$512

Biography

Mr. Bruce Fernstrom practices urology (urinary tract disease) in Portland, OR, Gresham, OR, and Tualatin, OR. Areas of expertise for Mr. Fernstrom include benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), erectile dysfunction (impotence), and male incontinence. Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS are among the insurance carriers that Mr. Fernstrom honors. Mr. Fernstrom has received professional recognition including the following: Portland Monthly Magazine and "Top Doctors". He is professionally affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, and The Oregon Clinic.

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In The News

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2023

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2014

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2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2015

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2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2016

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2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2019

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2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Bruce Fernstrom, PAC From 2014 - 2023

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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