Who We Are

Who We Are

The Oregon Cancer Alliance (OCA) is a not-for-profit collaboration of cancer experts from an array of disciplines who work together to coordinate and improve the care patients receive. This alliance serves patients across many aspects of care, often behind the scenes. The alliance includes cancer doctors, surgeons and specialists that make up a consortium equivalent to a regional cancer center under many roofs.

OCA experts involved in your care could include:

Dermatologists
Endocrinologists
Gastroenterologists
Gynecologists

Oncologists
Pathologists
Pulmonologists

Radiation Oncologists
Radiologists
Surgeons

Dermatologists
Endocrinologists
Gastroenterologists
Gynecologists
Oncologists
Pathologists
Pulmonologists
Radiation Oncologists
Radiologists
Surgeons

OCA began in 2012 when members of Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Northwest Specialty Clinics came together in an effort to improve communication and the coordination of patient care.

Membership has grown over the years to include providers across many specialties, all focused on cancer care. Membership is not limited to any organization or affiliation.

Charles Anderson, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Alex Bauer, DO
Summit Surgical Specialists

James Butrynski, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Benjamin Cho, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Nathan Christensen, M.D.
PeaceHealth Ear, Nose and Throat

Ryan De Lee, M.D.
Eugene Gastroenterology Consultants

Miho Teruya Dougherty, M.D., M.P.H.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Emily Dunn, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Jon Ekstrom, M.D.
Radiology Associates, PC

John Fitzharris, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Audrey Garrett, M.D., M.P.H.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Jonathan Gonenne, M.D.
Eugene Gastroenterology Consultants

Lauren Hammock, M.D.
Pathology Consultants, PC

Nichole Ingalls, M.D.
PeaceHealth Surgical

Bernie Isuani, M.D.
Radiology Associates, PC

Peter Kay, M.D.
Eugene Gastroenterology Consultants

Dmitriy Kazimirko, M.D.
Radiology Associates, PC

Lyle Lawnicki, M.D.
Pathology Consultants, PC

Haidy Lee, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Jae Lee, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Matthew Lonergan, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

 

Kenneth McCarley, M.D.
PeaceHealth Ear, Nose and Throat

Denis McCarthy, M.D.
Pathology Consultants, PC

Robert McFarlane III, M.D.
Pathology Consultants, PC

Andrew McIvor, M.D.
Summit Surgical Specialists

Bryan McVay, M.D.
Summit Surgical Specialists

Claire Murphy, M.D.
Pathology Consultants, PC

Colin NewBill, M.D.
Pathology Consultants, PC

Brittany Pakalniskis, M.D.
Pathology Consultants, PC

Maile Parker, M.D.
Summit Surgical Specialists

Misty Payne, M.D.
Pathology Consultants, PC

Jeff Sharman, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Jonathan Sims, M.D., M.B.A.
Radiology Associates, PC

Deven Smith, M.D.
Pathology Consultants, PC

Thomas Sroka, M.D., Ph.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Thomas Stites, M.D.
Summit Surgical Specialists

Marc Uemura, M.D., M.B.A.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Bo Wang, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Merideth Wendland, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Kathleen Yang, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Christopher Yasenchak, M.D.
Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center

Erik Young, M.D., Ph.D.
Radiology Associates, PC

Benefits of Membership

Being a member of the Oregon Cancer Alliance keeps local and regional patients in our area. Most importantly, providers will be part of delivering the highest level of coordinated care.

Oregon Cancer Alliance physicians:

  • Provide ease of access for patients
  • Become better known through reputation and marketing efforts
  • Provide state-of-the-art clinical trials
  • Strengthen our collective position for reimbursement contracting
  • Educate colleagues and community healthcare providers (including symposiums and journal clubs)
  • Improve community awareness by participating in events such as Relay for Life and collaborating with Oregon Cancer Foundation

Membership target goals include:

  • Attend tumor-specific board at least 50% of the time
  • Designate a navigator in the office to help with patient coordination
  • Have electronic health records available to others in the tumor-specific group
  • Follow NCCN and guidelines set by OCA
  • Document yearly CME in specified tumor type
  • Pay yearly fee; first year of membership is free
  • Provide timely consultations

If you’re a provider interested in becoming a member, please send us an email. Membership requires OCA Board approval.