Oncology
John Vetto, MD
Surgical Oncologist, Soft Tissue
Portland, OR
John T. Vetto, MD, FACS, FASA, is a soft tissue surgical oncologist at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Knight Cancer Institute in Portland, Oregon, specializing in the treatment of melanoma, high-risk skin cancers, breast cancer, and sarcomas. He founded the OHSU multidisciplinary breast cancer program and clinical melanoma program, and serves as a key member of the multidisciplinary sarcoma team, facilitating coordinated care for complex cancer cases. Dr. Vetto treats adult patients w
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- General Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University (MD, 1982)
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital (General Surgery, 1982-1984)
- Residency: UCLA Medical Center (General Surgery, 1986-1989)
- Fellowship: National Cancer Institute (Surgical Oncology, 1984-1986)
- Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Surgical Oncology, 1989-1991)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Surgical Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Chemotherapy
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Salem Health West Valley Hospital
- OHSU Hospital
- Oregon Health & Science University
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice