Expertise in
35
conditions

Dr. Brett C. Sheppard

General Surgery
OHSU Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
35
conditions
OHSU Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 

Overview

Brett Sheppard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Sheppard is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 98 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Sheppard is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in OR

Hospital Affiliations

Ohsu Hospital And Clinics
Mercy Medical Center
Sky Lakes Medical Center
Salem Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
ATRIO Health
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
BridgeSpan
  • EPO
  • HMO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
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  • PPO
PacificSource
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Regence
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Samaritan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Trillium
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UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

OHSU Hospital
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

A Phase II Trial of Pre-Operative Endoscopic Botulinum Toxin Injection in the Prevention of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula Following Distal Pancreatectomy
A Phase II Trial of Pre-Operative Endoscopic Botulinum Toxin Injection in the Prevention of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula Following Distal Pancreatectomy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: Botulinum Toxin Type A
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Prospective, Multi-center Investigational Study of IMMray™ PanCan-d Diagnostic Assay for Early Detection of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma in High-risk Populations
A Prospective, Multi-center Investigational Study of IMMray™ PanCan-d Diagnostic Assay for Early Detection of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma in High-risk Populations
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 31, 2022
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98 Total Publications

Surveillance for Pancreatic Cancer: Knowledge, Motivations, Barriers, and Preferences Among High-Risk Individuals and Underserved Populations.
Surveillance for Pancreatic Cancer: Knowledge, Motivations, Barriers, and Preferences Among High-Risk Individuals and Underserved Populations.
Journal: Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center
Published: July 13, 2026
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Portland, OR 
 (0.1 miles away)
503-494-5501
Languages Spoken:
English
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Is Dr. Brett C. Sheppard a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brett C. Sheppard is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Brett C. Sheppard specialize in?

While Dr. Brett C. Sheppard is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Brett C. Sheppard participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brett C. Sheppard has published 98 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Brett C. Sheppard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brett C. Sheppard accept my insurance?

Dr. Brett C. Sheppard accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and ATRIO Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 503-494-4373 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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