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Office
21810 Willamette Dr
Ste 200
West Linn, OR 97068Phone+1 503-994-4353Fax+1 833-975-0942
Summary
- Dr. William Toffler is a family physician in Portland, OR and is professor emeritus having taught residents and medical students and practiced OHSU for over 34 years. He received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and has been a practicing physician for 43 years. He is experienced in diabetes mellitus, general family medicine, sports medicine, geriatrics, and medical ethics.
Education & Training
- Medical University of South Carolina College of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 1976 - 1979
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1976
- University of Notre DameB.S., Aerospace Engineering, Cum Laude, 1971
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1984 - Present
- WA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
- OR State Medical License 1979 - 2025
- VA State Medical License 1979 - 2004
- SC State Medical License 1977 - 1987
- American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors Portland Monthly Magazine, 2013
- Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award OHSU SOM, 2013
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 25 citationsVaginal Po2 in healthy women and in women infected withTrichomonas vaginalis: Potential implications for metronidazole therapyAbdel L. Rashad, William L. Toffler, Nina Wolf, Kent L. Thornburg, E. Paul Kirk
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1992-02-01 - 1 citationsSurgery Clerkship Evaluations Drive Improved ProfessionalismFrances E. Biagioli, Rebecca E. Rdesinski, Diane L. Elliot, Kathryn G. Chappelle, Karen L. Kwong
Journal of Surgical Education. 2013-01-01 - 46 citationsPostpartum urinary retention.John Saultz, William L. Toffler, Janette Y. Shackles
The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice. 1991-09-01
Journal Articles
- The POLST paradigm and form: facts and analysis.Brugger C, Breschi LC,Hart EM,Kummer M, Lane JI,Morrow PT,Smith FL, Toffler WL,Beffel M,Brehany JF, Buscher S, Marker RL, The Linacre Quarterly, 1/1/2013
- Medical education-the challenge of distinguishing actual costs versus charges (tuition).Toffler WL, Perm J, 1/1/2012
- POLST and Catholic Health Care.Brugger EC, Pavela SL, Toffler WL, Smith F, Ethics and Medics, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Can Student Evaluations Drive Improved Professionalism?Rdesinski RE. Chappelle KG. Biagioli FE. Toffler BL. Elliot DL, North American Primary Care Research Group. Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta., 11/1/2011
- Trends in the assessment of Communication skills in the pre-clinical years: Experiences with the NIH K07 grant Enhancing the Behavioral and Social Science Content of ...Milan FB, Osmond C, Toffler WL et al, AAMC GEA Plenary Session Abstracts, 11/9/2009
- The "Lake Wobegon Effect" in Family Medicine Clerkship Grading.Chappelle K, Toffler W, Christensen J, Abstracts of the 35th Annual Predoctoral Education Conference, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Savannah, GA., 1/22/2009
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Lectures
- How Does Curriculum Integration of fmCASES Affect Performance on a Nationally Validated Exam?San Antonio, TX. - 1/26/2013
- Adapting OSCEs to Measure Patient-Centric EHR UseSan Antonio, TX. - 1/25/2013
- Assisted suicide: what have we learnedWorcester, MA. - 10/27/2012
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Other
- Behavioral and Social Science as Key Elements in the next Decade of Medical Education.Toffler W, Biagioli F, Chappelle K, Fink M, Gwyther R, Rogers J, McBride P, Cleeland L, Family Medicine Digital Resources Library
http://fmdrl.org/index.cfm?event=c.beginBrowseD#3169
1/1/2011 - No Time To Teach -Annotated Slide Presentation.Biagioli F. Chappelle KG. Toffler WL, Family Medicine Digital Resources Library
http://www.fmdrl.org/2665
1/1/2010 - Innovative Pearls from the NIH-sponsored Behavioral and Social Sciences Education Initiative.Toffler W, Fink M, Skochelak S, Rogers J, Chappelle K, Family Medicine Digital Resources Library
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Press Mentions
- Catholic Medical Professionals Can Be Punished for Following Their ConsciencesJune 23rd, 2020
- Available Resources from the Charlotte Lozier InstituteJanuary 21st, 2020
- Should the Terminally Ill Control How They Die?March 13th, 2016
Professional Memberships
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- Member
- Physicians for Compassionate CareNational Director
- Breast Cancer Prevention InstituteBoard of Directors
- American Academy of Fertility Care ProvidersMember
- American Association of Prolife Obstetrician and GynecologistAssociate Member
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