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HHT Center of Excellence

HHT Experienced Clinicians
Mark Chesnutt, M.D.
Pulmonology
Thomas DeLoughery, M.D.
Hematology
William Fleming, M.D., Ph.D.
Hematology
John Kaufman, M.D.
Interventional Radiology
Claire Kaufman, MD
Interventional Radiology
Timothy Smith, M.D.
ENT / Otolaryngology
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, OHSU L-605
Portland, OR 97239
United States
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, OHSU L-605 Portland, OR 97239 United States
HHT Center of Excellence
Director(s): 
Mark Chesnutt, M.D.
Claire Kaufman, MD
Contact: 
Brittany Steed, MA
Patient Care Coordinator and HHT Referral Intake
Center Phone: 
503-418-6725
Center Email: 
[email protected]
HHT Center Website
Ages Treated: 
Infants (0-1 years)
Children (2-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18 years or older)
Treatments Provided
Hospital Reported Treatments: 
Bevacizumab IV
Brain AVM Angiography
Brain AVM Embolization
Brain AVM Gamma Knife or Other Type of Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Brain AVM Surgery (Other)
Capsule Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Endoscopic Ablation/Coagulation
Extended Reach Endoscopy (e.g. Double Balloon)
Genetic Counseling
Genetic Testing
Heart Catheterization
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Iron Therapy IV
Liver transplant
Lung AVM Embolization
Nasal Bipolar Electric Cautery
Nasal Coblation (Radiofrequency)
Nasal Laser Ablation
Nasal Sclerotherapy
Other Drug Therapy (for Bleeding/Symptomatic Liver Vascular Malformations)
Overall/General Management of HHT
Skin Laser Ablation
Upper Endoscopy
Young’s Procedure (Nasal Closure)
Conditions Treated: 
Anemia/Iron Deficiency
Heart Failure
Brain AVMs
Nosebleeds (Epistaxis)
Inheritance
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
Gastrointestinal (GI) AVMs/Telangiectasias
Liver Vascular Malformations
Lung AVMs
Oral AVMs/Telangiectasias
Pregnancy
Skin AVMs/Telangiectasias
Spine AVMs
Pulmonary Hypertension

The Pacific Northwest HHT Center of Excellence at the OHSU Dotter Interventional Institute is a multidisciplinary Center devoted to the evaluation and treatment of patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT).

HHT patients in the Pacific Northwest and other regions of the Western United States can enjoy immediate access to a comprehensive HHT care center. The Center of Excellence has special interest and expertise in the evaluation and management of epistaxis, pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs), brain vascular malformations, liver vascular malformations and iron deficiency anemia.

For some aspects of HHT patient evaluation and management, the Center may be able to offer Virtual Visits which the Center hopes will make it easier for HHT patients to access HHT care.

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