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Nicholas Fogelson, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Portland, OR, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center

NicholasS.FogelsonMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Portland, OR

General Gynecology, Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Founder, Northwest Endometriosis and Pelvic Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr Fogelson is an gynecologic physician and surgeon in practice at Northwest Endometriosis and Pelvic Surgery in Portland, OR. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including management of endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian/adnexal masses. He offers surgical and non-surgical treatment for a wide variety of gynecologic problems with an emphasis on minimally or non-invasive approaches whenever possible.

    Over the last decade Dr Fogelson has distinguished himself as a regional expert in the treatment of endometriosis and pelvic pain. Dr Fogelson specializes in resection of endometriosis using minimally invasive techniques. His practice includes management of the most severe cases of endometriosis, including those that require bowel and urinary tract surgery.

    Dr Fogelson practiced academic medicine for 11 years, and teaches the medical students and residents of Emory University on a daily basis. He recently started his own practice Northwest Endometriosis and Pelvic Surgery, a practice dedicated to endometriosis care and other complex gynecologic surgical conditions.

    Dr Fogelson has a wife, Zarya, and a daughter, Azalea. He has extended family in the Oregon area, both in Portland and in Eugene.

    Dr Fogelson has interest in social media and technology in medicine, and has maintained a blog at http://www.academicobgyn.com since 2007.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery (Obgyn), 2011 - 2012
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2002 - 2005
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaInternship, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2001 - 2002
  • Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
    Oregon Health and Science University School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2003 - 2019
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2011 - 2016
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2005 - 2014
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • National Excellence in Teaching Award CREOG, 2014
  • Golden Apple Teaching Award Nominee Medical University of South Carolina, 2005
  • Faculty Excellence Award Medical University of South Carolina, 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Nicholas Fogelson Is Movin on up… to the Big Time – Announcing Northwest Endometriosis and Pelvic Surgery
    Nicholas Fogelson Is Movin on up… to the Big Time – Announcing Northwest Endometriosis and Pelvic SurgerySeptember 17th, 2018
  • What to Expect from Endometriosis Surgery
    What to Expect from Endometriosis SurgeryJuly 24th, 2018
  • Academic OB/GYN Videos – Stage I Endometriosis Resection
    Academic OB/GYN Videos – Stage I Endometriosis ResectionSeptember 23rd, 2015

Grant Support

  • Kenneth J Ryan Training Grant in Family PlanningSusan T Buffett Foundation2006–2008

Committees

  • Member, Emory University Robotics Efficiency Committee 2012 - Present
  • Grady Memorial Hospital, Infection Control Committee 2014 - 2016

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations