Thank you for visiting NWSurgicalOncology.com.
If you are visiting this web site, chances are you or someone you care about faces a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of cancer. I believe that knowledge is power for people coping with cancer. The purpose of this web site is to share information concerning my activities in the areas of cancer surgery and cancer research.

My mission is to work with patients and their families to plan and implement a course of treatment that will best help them deal with their cancer. I am committed to fully explaining your condition, treatment options and potential outcomes.

My areas of expertise include:

  • Surgery for endocrine, hepatobiliary, pancreatic and select metastatic cancers
  • Surgical care for end-of-life issues, when cure is no longer an option
  • Research supporting development of individualized cancer care based on molecular analysis of tumors

My surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, one of the world's leading cancer centers, has given me experience dealing with challenging oncologic problems, and I keep up-to-date on the newest research and treatment methods. In addition, I am committed to contributing to ongoing cancer research, having taken a position as Medical Director of Cancer Research at Legacy Health System to further that goal.

My most important work, however, is with my patients. Each patient has a unique problem and a unique solution – my goal is to find what will work for and with them.


Dr. Katherine Morris
Surgical Oncologist

Legacy Health System
Medical Director, Cancer Research Program
Medical Director, Hepatobiliary Program

NW Surgical Oncology PC
Portland, OR 97210
503-517-9030