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Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Hepatology and Adult Gastroenterology
Professional interests include: cancer, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), liver cancer
3485 S. Bond Avenue Building 2, 10th Floor
Portland, OR 97239

Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD is a hepatologist in Portland, OR specializing in adult hepatology and adult gastroenterology. Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD is affiliated with OHSU Healthcare.

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Office Locations

OHSU Healthcare

3161 Sw Pavilion Loop
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-4373
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3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road Mail Code L461
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-7137
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OHSU Healthcare

3485 S. Bond Avenue Building 2, 10th Floor
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 494-5058
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Some issues Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Willscott Naugler, medical director for the liver transplant program at OHSU, said Wednesday the next steps are for Lesama-Santos to undergo an evaluation to ensure a transplant is possible and...”—"OHSU apologizes for 'archaic' policy, reverses course after denying undocumented woman liver transplant", Oregonlive , February 2018
“Dr. Willscott E. Naugler is an associate professor and medical director of liver transplantation at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.”—"Op-Ed: California has long wait lists for liver transplants, but not for the reasons you think", Los Angeles Times, December 2016
“To the editor: Dr. Willscott E. Naugler rightly argues that liver redistricting intended to reduce deaths requires looking beyond geography and donation rates of local populations (noting...”—"Opinion: Deciding who gets a liver transplant should be based on need, not geography", Los Angeles Times, December 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic EGD

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD
diagnostic EGD without biopsy
diagnostic upper endoscopy
EGD with biopsy
EGD with lesion removal
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
therapeutic EGD
therapeutic upper endoscopy
upper endoscopy
upper endoscopy with biopsy
upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Oregon, Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD performed more diagnostic EGD procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 129
gastrointestinal procedures 12
minimally invasive procedures 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 131
hospital care 38
inpatient care 38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD.

Gender
Male 84
Female 63
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 122
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD in 2013

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 25
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 40
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 147
gastrointestinal procedures 11
minimally invasive procedures 11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD.

Gender
Male 89
Female 66
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 125
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD in 2014

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 21
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 36
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 182
hospital care 30
inpatient care 30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD.

Gender
Male 224
Female 130
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 290
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 176
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD in 2015

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 23
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 42
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 195
gastrointestinal procedures 12
hospital care 42
inpatient care 42
minimally invasive procedures 12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 164
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD in 2016

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 39
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 50
doctor visit 165
gastrointestinal procedures 114
hospital care 45
inpatient care 45
minimally invasive procedures 114
preventive care 35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD.

Gender
Male 155
Female 103
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 222
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 120
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD in 2017

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 23
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 32
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 27
doctor visit 163
gastrointestinal procedures 69
hospital care 50
inpatient care 50
minimally invasive procedures 69
preventive care 21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 112
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 203
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD in 2018

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 36
Dementia 9
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 29
doctor visit 150
gastrointestinal procedures 53
hospital care 65
inpatient care 65
minimally invasive procedures 53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 183
Black 0
Hispanic 16
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 126
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD in 2019

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 40
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 26
doctor visit 45
gastrointestinal procedures 63
hospital care 21
inpatient care 21
minimally invasive procedures 63
preventive care 13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD.

Gender
Male 115
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 168
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD in 2020

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 35
Dementia 8
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 32
doctor visit 40
gastrointestinal procedures 70
minimally invasive procedures 70
preventive care 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD.

Gender
Male 106
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 152
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD in 2021

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 41
Dementia 9
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 47
doctor visit 69
gastrointestinal procedures 76
minimally invasive procedures 76
preventive care 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 47

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 153
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD in 2022

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated as a hepatologist in Portland, OR were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

diagnostic procedures 35
doctor visit 128
gastrointestinal procedures 53
hospital care 41
inpatient care 41
minimally invasive procedures 53
preventive care 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD.

Gender
Male 114
Female 81
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 162
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 9
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 65
65 to 74 100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 27
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 33
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Dementia 4
Cancer 8

Education & Training

He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in West Virginia.

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OHSU Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 92 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD 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. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
EISAI INC. $9,399 Lenvima
$9,399
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $5,346 Stivarga
$5,346
Gilead Sciences Inc $3,961 Harvoni
$3,860
$102
GUERBET LLC $204 LIPIODOL ETHIODIZED OIL INJECTION
$204
Astellas Pharma US Inc $128 XTANDI
$128
Other $207 THERASPHERE-BIO
$108 		OPDIVO
$100
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $15,355
Travel and Lodging $2,854
Food and Beverage $1,036

Research Payments

Dr. Willscott Edward Naugler, MD has received 16 research payments totaling $247,553.

Biography

Dr. Willscott Naugler works as an adult gastroenterology and adult hepatology. He attended the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. In his practice, Dr. Naugler focuses on gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders) and liver cancer. Dr. Naugler is rated highly by his patients. He is professionally affiliated with OHSU Healthcare. Dr. Naugler has an open panel in Portland, OR according to OHSU Healthcare.

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