About Us

Northwest Center for Colorectal Health was established in 2011 as a reflection of our desire to provide patients with top colorectal care. We offer only the highest quality service at our colon and rectal clinic. Portland, we are proud to call you home.

• Scott M. Browning, MD, FACS, FASCRS
• Megan M. Cavanaugh, MD, FACS, FASCRS
• Lisa S. Poritz, MD, FACS, FASCRS
• Jeffrey V. Manchio, MD, FACS

Your Surgeon is Certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

• This means your surgeon has:
  • Additional training above and beyond that of a general surgeon
  • Successfully completed an accredited training program in colon and rectal surgery
  • Successfully completed the certifying and qualifying exams in colon and rectal surgery
  • Participates in maintenance of certification
  • Has particular expertise in the diagnosis as well as medical and surgical management of colon and rectal disease

Why we're great ... Our Mission

"Providing our patients with the most compassionate, comprehensive and state of the art care available".

Principal Hospital Affiliations

• Providence St. Vincent’s Medical Center
• Providence Milwaukie Hospital
• The Surgery Center at Tanasbourne