Portland Office 9155 SW Barnes Rd. Ste 231 Portland, OR 97225 (P) 503-216-5380 (F) 503-216-5399
Milwaukie Office One day per week Dr. Browning sees patients at our Milwaukie location 3033 S.E. Monroe Street Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 (P) 503-216-5380 (F) 503-216-5399

Welcome To Our Colorectal and Hemorrhoid Clinic in Portland

After practicing colorectal surgery in Portland, OR for many years, we opened the Northwest Center for Colorectal Health, LLC as a reflection of our desire to provide our patients with the most compassionate, comprehensive and state of the art care available. We offer Da Vinci robotic surgery procedures, office treatments for many anorectal conditions and minimally invasive colon and rectal cancer treatment. We, along with our staff, look forward to welcoming you to our colon, rectal, and hemorrhoid clinic.

Our Physicians

• Scott M. Browning, MD, FACS, FASCRS
• Megan M. Cavanaugh, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Procedure Highlights

Screening Colonoscopy Colonoscopy is a safe and effective method of examining the full lining of the colon and rectum, using a long, flexible, tubular instrument. It is used to diagnose colon and rectal problems and to remove the colon polyps that cause colon cancer. Most colonoscopies are done on an outpatient basis with minimal inconvenience and discomfort. Learn more about Colonoscopy

Treatment In Our Hemorrhoid Clinic Hemorrhoid treatment options include both invasive and non-invasive methods. Non-invasive or minimally invasive techniques include rubber band ligation and Infrared coagulation therapy, simple procedures that can be performed in the office. Learn more about Hemorrhoid Treatment Options

Robotic & Laparoscopic Colectomy Minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic colorectal surgery involves using multiple trocars (thin tubes) placed through 3 to 5 small incisions. These incisions are often less than 0.5 cm (less than ¼ inch). Learn more about Robotic Colectomy

Treatment for Anal Fissure An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anal canal, just inside the opening. It is associated with spasm of the lower portion of internal anal sphincter muscle (the 'automatic door closer') abnormally raising the pressure in the lower portion of the anal canal. This increased pressure reduces the blood flow to the base of the fissure, prohibiting healing. Failure of the muscle to relax normally during bowel movements increases the trauma to fissure itself. Learn more about Anal Fissure Treatment

At NW Center for Colorectal Health, LLC, we specialize in three areas: treatment of abdominal colorectal disease such as colon cancer, rectal cancer, diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease; colonoscopy; and proctology (including pelvic floor disorders and fecal incontinence). Our colon and rectal clinic works to treat each patient conservatively or with minimally invasive procedures to provide the highest quality care. Click the links below to learn more about our commonly performed procedures.