License: Physicians, Medical Doctor
1500 SW First Ave Ste 620
Portland, OR 97201-5847
(971) 673-2700
Medical Doctor (MD): A doctor of medicine (allopathic) is a trained physician licensed to practice medicine, prescribe medications, perform surgery, and utilize any of a number of recognized modalities of therapy in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, illness, injury, and physical conditions. Medical doctors utilize knowledge gained in the western tradition of scientific study, observation, and experimentation, including anatomy, cellular biology, chemistry, and other areas. In Oregon, a MD's scope of practice also includes the practice of acupuncture. The average time to issue a license is 3-5 calendar days after all necessary documents have been submitted.
- Registry
- Third-party exam required
- Degree required
- Continuing education required
- Experience required
- No criminal record requirements
License information updated 07/12/2022