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Rick D. Pittman, MD

After completing Residency training at Swedish Hospital Medical Center in Seattle, Washington and Fellowship training in Vascular Surgery at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Pittman began his career as a specialist in the treatment of venous disorders.

Dr. Pittman was the first in the Willamette Valley to begin using therapeutic injections (Sclerotherapy) for the treatment of spider and reticular veins and has perfected the minimally invasive treatment with the VNUS® Closure Catheter. To date, Dr. Pittman has performed over 500 procedures.

Education / Qualifications

Undergraduate School (1973-1977)
Bachelor of Arts, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Robert D. Clark / Honors College, 1977

Medical School (1977-1981)
University of Oregon, Portland, Oregon

General Surgery Training (1981-1987)
Swedish Hospital Medical Center, Seattle, Washington

Vascular Surgery Training (1988-1989)
St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, Oregon
Fellowship in Vascular Surgery

Staff Surgeon / Vascular Surgery (Current)
Salem Hospital, Salem, Oregon

Assistant Clinical Professor of Vascular Surgery (Current)
Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon




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