Legacy Health Partners
Cynthia Aks, DO, ABIHM, FACOS
Specialist
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My Specialties:
Surgical Oncology, Board-certified -
My Areas of Focus:
Breast Surgery, Nutrition -
Gender:
Female
PATIENT RATING: 5.0 OUT OF 5 ( 84 RATINGS & 53 COMMENTS)
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Legacy Medical Group-Surgical Oncology
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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
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Legacy Medical Group-Surgical Oncology
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25050 S.E. Stark St., Suite 265
Building 4, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center campus
Gresham, OR 97030 - 503-413-5525
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About Me:
A Board Certified General Surgeon in practice since 1990 and a dedicated breast surgeon since 1997. My practice focus is influenced by an interest in Integrative Medicine with principles in Holism a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. I am a patient advocate with a kind, calming and compassionate bedside manner. I am a very seasoned surgeon with skills to include, but not limited to, office based ultrasound and cryoablation .. I have experience in program development and have worked in a NAPBC accredited comprehensive breast center. On a personal note, I am a graduate of the internationally know Landmark Forum, a personal and professional growth training and development program. I am a 500hr certified yoga instructor with a special interest in yoga therapy and have training in Reiki therapy and a special interest in nutrition as it relates to health. I am a lover of nature, music, scuba diving, cooking and have a passion for life and learning
Year I Started Practice:
1990
Hospitals Served:
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Patient Rating
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I'm always so pleased and impressed with my health care team of professionals-Brilliant, kind, Capable ans caring
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Dr Aks is wonderful, caring, and knowledgeable.
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Dr. Aks is always very professional and listens to my concerns. I am very pleased with the cutting edge Cryoablation breast cancer surgery I received and would and have recommended her to friends and family.
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It was very good And I don't like going to any doctor, but she made it Pleasant
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Dr Aks is great
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Thoughtful & helpful.
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Dr Aks gave me very clear description of my diagnosis and clear direction moving forward. She was quite professional and very nice. Kristin the nurse was fantastic. Very personable and extremely efficient in ordering some tests and surgery for me.
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No bad experience. All good
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Always excellent care from ALL staff.
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Dr. Aks really is the best - she saw me for a genetic screening appt. as she was my mom's provider for breast cancer - I left her office knowing I am in good hands -
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Dr Aks Is simply the BEST
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Every person in this office was extremely professional, kind, and competent. I was very nervous about my situation when I came in. Dr. Aks took me very seriously, looked at my case thoroughly, and made sure that I understood and agreed to a plan for monitoring my condition. The MA, Kristen was also excellent. She took care of me every step of the way and gave me confidence that I have an excellent support system for my care with good communication and follow-through.
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It's always wonderful to see Dr. Aks
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Understanding informative pleasant
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Bedside manner was really good very carrying and explained everything
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Dr. Aks is very kind and compassionate. She is thorough and an excellent listener. Kristin, her medical assistant is outstanding as well. I always feel supported when I am there.
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The whole staff was the most caring and kind medical staff I have ever worked with!
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I just want to clarify that Dr. Aks was my surgeon for breast cancer and not my primary care physician. This visit was about continuing symptoms related to the surgery.
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I spent considerable time at home completing questionnaires that are not read by the staff. The staff asks me to provide questionnaire answers all over again during the visit. Why bother asking patients to fill out questionnaires that no one in the office reads? I am not inclined to fill out questionnaires in the future.
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My visit was good.
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Very nervous about cancer diagnosis, but Dr Aks put both myself and my husband at ease with all her explanations.
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Very thorough, patient, knowledgeable and understanding
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Dr Aks is the best oncology surgeon in the state in my opinion!
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Dr. Aks explained my current situation in easy to understand language and also explained what my options are to deal with the situation. She did not rush the appt and asked lots of questions to increase her understanding of my medical history. I would highly recommend her to family and friends.
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She is extremely knowledgeable in the field of breast cancer
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For a biopsy a patient should be asked if they need anti-anxiety meds. The novocaine needle hurts not a pleasant experience.
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Cynthia is a compassionate, very human woman who loves her work and it shows. I am blessed to have her on my health care support group. Thanks so much.
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Follow-up from breast surgery.
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Dr Aks and her assistant Kristen are the best. Very friendly and I am never rushed. Dr. Aks takes her time and we talk about all my health care questions. Wish she were my family physician.
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I cannot say enough good about this team! Wonderful people. Caring. Compassionate. Thorough.
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Excellent surgeon, excellent physician bedside manner, excellent follow up. Very thorough.
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This office is great always on top of things. Always willing to help, friendly and caring
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Everyone in the office was so kind and patient. I truly felt taken care of during this visit.
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I could not be in better care
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Dr. Aks is a very knowledgable, and thorough, physician. She constantly encourages her patients to better care for their bodies through good eating, sleeping, and behavior habits - rather than use of medications. She does not rush through a visit; makes sure patient understands results of visit. Good sense of humor.
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Dr. Aks appears to be a very good doctor, appears to care about your concerns and gives good information going forward with care.
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Doctor doesn't remember pertinent info regarding radiation treatment conversation with radiation once @ my course of radiation & didn't recall my primary doctor's name or that I've been seeing a dermatologist x2 years when she told me I should see a dermatologist.
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Physician and all staff were polite and courteous.
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The receptionist was NOT wearing a mask! Just a plastic shield, which does nothing to protect her or me! Yikes! What ignorance and also lack of administrative oversight!
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Dr. Aks and her staff were great. They took the time and really listened to all of my concerns. Wish she could also be my primary physician. Would definitely recommend her and staff.
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Dr Aks is perfect
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Great
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Dr. Aks is professional, intelligent and is a very caring physician.
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I am particularly impressed with Dr. Aks' Medical Assistant, and am grateful I'll be able to communicate easily with her in the future.
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the staff is very professional at check in , Kristen, MA is absolutely wonderful and so is Dr. aks they are very thoughtful, caring and understanding, I feel very comfortable being in their care
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Dr. Aks is an exceptional provider who always goes above and beyond. im lucky to have her on my team.
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this is my cancer surgeon and this was a surgery follow-up visit. Dr. Aks and the clinic are just great.
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Dr. Aks is extremely knowledgeable and able to convey information is a concise and understandable way. She is the best doctor I go to!
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My visit with Dr. Aks and her staff was extraordinary. The quantity and quality of information shared was perfect. I exited the office with confidence in my medical team's knowledge and compassion.
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Dr. Aks and her staff are always very caring and competent.
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I was satisfied with the visit.
I'm so glad Dr Aks is my cancer Dr. She made me feel safe with the decisions.. And still she follows up with me and has refered me out for better help.