Cory Donovan, MD
My Specialties:
Surgical Oncology, Board-certified, Fellowship TrainedMy Areas of Focus:
Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Cancer, Cancer Genetics, Cancer Survivorship, Clinical Trials, Complete Women's Health, High Risk Screening, Nipple-sparing Mastectomy, Oncoplastic Surgery, Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy, Skin-sparing MastectomyLanguages:
EnglishGender:
FemaleAffiliations:
Good Samaritan Medical Center, Salmon Creek Medical CenterWhere I see patients
Where I see patients
Legacy Medical Group-Surgical Oncology at Good Samaritan
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1040 N.W. 22nd Ave., Suite 560
Building 2, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center campus
Portland, OR 97227 - 503-413-5525
- 503-413-5526
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Legacy Medical Group-Surgical Oncology at Salmon Creek
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2121 NE 139th, Suite 120
Vancouver, WA 98686-2316 - 360-487-1020
- 503-413-5526
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
About Me:
Dr. Donovan received her medical degree from University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, MN and completed her General Surgery Residency at OHSU in Portland, OR. She then completed a Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. She is board certified in General Surgery. Her special interests include helping patients navigate a new breast cancer diagnosis, monitoring high-risk patients, addressing the needs of special populations with breast cancer, and oncoplastic breast surgery. She enjoys discussing a patient’s goals before beginning any treatment and tailoring care to each person’s lifestyle. Outside of work, Dr. Donovan enjoys hiking and running slowly in the forest, cooking surprising meals on a camp stove, and spending time with her daughter.
Education:
Medical School:
University of Minnesota
Training:
General Surgery Residency
Certification:
Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship
Year I Started Practice:
2009
Hospitals Served:
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Publication:
JAMA Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology
Patient Rating
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I am glad to be under the care of doctor Donovan. I was referred to her by my OBGYN who gave her high ratings. I feel grateful.
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Dr. Donovan was very helpful and understanding. Explaining clearly very sympathetic. I know she will listen if I have concerns or questions.
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Dr. Donovan is exceptional. She is thorough, kind and is wonderful in her manner in explaining processes. She has eased any concerns which is high in my care priorities.
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Friendly staff
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Dr Donovan is awesome
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The front office was super nice as long with the medical assistant. Dr Donovan herself is very friendly personable and easy to talk to. She really cares. I left feeling much better. Now I see why my obgyn office refers a lot of patients to this office. Now I can refer my friends as well. Thank you for being so kind
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Cory Donovan is an incredible physician - empathetic, optimistic, knowledgeable, honest. Truly, the absolute BEST!
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Cory is always very empathetic, connected, down to earth, funny and informative. I always leave empowered and uplifted!
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Everyone in this office was very polite and delightful to work with. Made me feel at ease.
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Dr. Donovan goes above & beyond in caring.
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I saw Dr. Donovan for a second opinion. She was very empathetic and really listened with an open mind. She provided reassurance regarding my diagnosis and desired treatment. She is very positive which in my opinion is a key factor when treating patients.
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No one wants to see a doctor for cancer, but if you have to, then Dr. Donovan and Tarah and their team are so supportive, understanding and competent at their care at every level.
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I feel confident with the care I receive from Legacy
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Dr Donavan is kind caring personable in general wonderful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend
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I was a new patient being seen for a very recent breast cancer diagnosis. I was very apprehensive about how the visit would go. I was so impressed with Dr. Donovan. She made a very difficult time much better. She was so clear in her explanations of my diagnosis and willing to answer my questions. She made a very clear plan on how treatment would go, and I was actually very relieved when I left her office in spite of the reason for the visit. Excellent doctor and human! (My only complaint was a facilities issue which had nothing to do with the visit. The signs in the elevators of parking garage 2 where I parked say "Go to level 3 to access the building" However the elevator buttons only have letters, and even they are not in alphabetical order (no B) so it was difficult to guess where "Leve 3l" is. Signs and elevator buttons should in sync. I went to E first - the 3rd letter - I eventually discovered I should have gone to G. And the door to enter at that point is very poorly marked -it's like you all are hiding)
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She listens well & genuinely cares about my concerns needs and wants
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Dr. Cory Donovan was so knowledgeable & super nice! She put me at ease with her kindness.
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Dr. Donovan and her entire staff are the most caring, efficient and competent medical group that I've ever had take care of me. I can't say enough about how confident I feel in their care. I only wish that Dr. Donovan was able to be my primary care physician. But my surgical experience and recovery were outstanding under her care. God bless her and her staff.
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Excellent doctor! I always enjoyed talking with her.
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I already have recommended Dr. Cory to a friend in Eastern Washington, she came over with breast cancer & Dr. Cory took care of her. Everyone in her office are so pleasant & friendly, you feel calmness there. I was terrifed when I was told I had breast cancer, all who worked with me, kept me calm and assured that they would take the best care of me, which they did. I'm happy.
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Even though Dr Donovan was running late to see me, this shouldn't be a negative. She takes the time patients need and I completely understood that's why she was running a bit behind. She's the most amazing doctor!
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Doctor was wonderful
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Dr. Donovan is a good listener and provides concerned care and referrals if necessary. I began seeing her as my oncologist for post breast surgery and a recent move to this area.
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Dr. Donovan is friendly, respectful, engaged, knowledgeable and caring.
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She was softly direct. Answered all my questions. Was thorough and very pleasant and caring. She gave me some confidence I will be ok.
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Very impressed with Dr Donovan on my 1st visit with her...seems very knowledgeable in her field.
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Dr. Donovan is the greatest. Love her!
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Dr. Donovan is comforting, she helps lift your spirit & truly cares. She listens & I have faith & trust in her advice.
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Two surgeries with several follow up visits with Dr Donovan. This was my final visit with her. She's the most compassionate, knowledgeable and easy to communicate with doctor I have ever known. I hope I don't need her services again, but I heartily recommend her !
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Excellent care. Complete explanation of care plan. I feel very fortunate to have connected with Dr Donovan.
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Dr. Cory Donovan is so caring & compassionate! She really listens to my concerns and knows & cares about my genetic background/history. I will recommend Dr. Cory Donovan to friends & family.
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Dr. Donovan listens and it is obvious she cares. She is the best!
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Dr. Donovan, is without a doubt, one of the best providers I have had the chance to work with. She is genuine, caring, and made me feel heard.
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Dr Donovan is the best! Compassionate and skilled.I trust her with my life
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I am very satisfied with Dr. Donovan and the oncology team during my care of breast cancer.
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Very positive doctor, likes her patients. I trust her to do everything possible to care for me. I wouldn't hesitate to see her again if needed.
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Itt was excellent
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Dr. Donovan was professional, knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. Her staff was as well.
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My experience with Dr. Donovan and her staff greatly relieved my concerns about the decisions I had to make prior to surgery and my anxiety about undergoing surgery.
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Dr. Donovan was amazing. Love her explanation and enthusiasm.
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So caring and compassionate. Amazing at her job. Thank you!
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I've always had a great experience with Dr.Cory Donovan. She's exceptional as a person and professional. She is so personal and friendly yet very professional and shows genuine concern for me as a patient. She's one of the best doctors I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Cancer is very scary but Dr. Donovan knows how to be so supportive and sensitive that I felt like I was her only patient. She's truly an amazing doctor!!
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Dr Donovan was real. She valued me and my husband and listened to us and did everything in her power to help relieve our concerns and fears. She is a Wonder Woman! I am so grateful that I got her as my surgeon
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Dr Donovan is the most amazing, personable doctor. She is also a fantastic surgeon. Anyone would be lucky to have her.
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Dr. Donovan is awesome! She informative, caring & puts you at ease. Wish I didn't have cancer, but feel lukcy to have her as my dr. Thank you! You are special!
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Friendly, organized, & informative
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Dr. Donovan is attentive and helpful to anything I've had questions about. I would recommend anyone who is needing a surgical oncologist to go see her as she treated me with such care and kindness.
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I love my Oncologist Surgeon ~ She is Amazing and I brought her a Thank you card for making me feel so safe during this past year and half.
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Dr. Donovan's team and the surgical team including anesthesiologist were awesome.
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Dr. Donovan is outstanding: highly killed, empathetic, good communicator.
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This is the second time I saw Dr. Donovan. She is professional, warm, caring and puts me at ease.
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It was my first visit the doctor was incredibly knowledgeable and kind with me, even with all the 1000 questions I had with my current health issue.
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Great doctor & excellent care. The staff in the office were very helpful.
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Dr. completely explained my condition.
With a new cancer diagnosis my husband I left this initial appointment feeling lifted, supported and well cared for!!