{"id":27924,"date":"2025-05-01T20:47:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T00:47:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=27924"},"modified":"2025-07-04T16:53:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T20:53:30","slug":"dr-paul-h-schipper","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-paul-h-schipper\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Paul H. Schipper"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About Dr. Paul H. Schipper<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Paul H. Schipper is a highly rated thoracic surgeon at Oregon Health &amp; Science University\u2019s <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/ohsu-knight-cancer-institute\/\">Knight Cancer Institute<\/a>. He is also a professor of surgery for OHSU\u2019s Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and serves as the program director for the OHSU Thoracic Surgery Residency Program.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Schipper treats mesothelioma patients at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute\u2019s Marquam Hill location. He\u2019s experienced in surgical procedures like the <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/extrapleural-pneumonectomy\/\">extrapleural pneumonectomy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Schipper contributes to research focused on helping mesothelioma and lung cancer patients live longer and more comfortably.<\/p>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to connect with Dr. Schipper and other mesothelioma specialists near you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Dr. Paul H. Schipper\u2019s Mesothelioma Treatment Approach<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Schipper provides evidence-based care tailored to his patients with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>. While this cancer is aggressive, he seeks to improve patients\u2019 life expectancy and quality of life while <strong>minimizing recovery time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To provide you with the care you deserve, Dr. Schipper collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to create personalized treatment plans tailored to your cancer stage and overall health.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the specific details of your condition, your health care providers may include oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, and other specialists. Patients often receive a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and more as part of a <a href=\"\/treatment\/multimodal-therapy\/\">multimodal treatment plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Patients consistently rate Dr. Paul H. Schipper as excellent across all categories, including the thoroughness of his examinations, the clarity of his instructions, the amount of time he spends with patients, and the overall outcomes of their care.<\/p>\n<p>His compassionate approach, attention to detail, and willingness to ensure patients fully understand their treatment options have earned him <strong>strong patient loyalty and trust.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What Health Conditions Does Paul Schipper, MD, Treat?<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Paul H. Schipper has dedicated the majority of his career to treating thoracic diseases, which affect the chest and lungs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>His specialties include the treatment of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">Pleural mesothelioma<\/a> (cancer of the lung lining)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cancer\/lung-cancer\/\">Lung cancer<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Emphysema<\/li>\n<li>Esophageal cancer<\/li>\n<li>Thymic cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>He\u2019s also an expert in the following procedures:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP)<\/li>\n<li>Lung resection and lobectomy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/biopsy\/thoracoscopy\/\">Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Download our <strong>Free Checklist of Questions to Ask Your Doctor<\/strong> to help you get the information you need when meeting with top surgeons like Dr. Schipper.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18575\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"outline\">.widget_oscar-vque.outline{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:10px;color:#383441;display:block;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:180px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline .vque-content{color:#383441;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{color:#100134;display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{color:#100134;font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 20px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;color:#fff;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:3px;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a{position:relative;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.outline{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div>div{width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 13px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0;color:#383441}}<\/style><a href=\"\/doctor-questions\/\" title=\"Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\"><div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"14 Questions to Ask Your Doctor packet\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Preparing for treatment<\/li>\n<li>Finding clinical trials<\/li>\n<li>Getting a second opinion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button yellow arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Download\">Get Your Free Download<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Dr. Paul Schipper\u2019s Medical Background<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Paul H. Schipper earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in 1996.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Schipper completed a general surgery residency at New York University in 2001 and a fellowship in general thoracic surgery at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in 2004.<\/p>\n<p><strong>He sees patients at:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>OHSU Hospital<\/li>\n<li>Portland VA Medical Center<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Highlights of Dr. Paul H. Schipper\u2019s Medical Career<\/h2>\n<p>Over the past two decades, Dr. Paul H. Schipper has been widely recognized for providing consistently high-quality care. He is well-known for his commitment to improving cancer outcomes and quality of life through research and comprehensive <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">treatment plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Awards and Accolades<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Schipper has been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2014, demonstrating his strong commitment to providing exceptional care to his patients.<\/p>\n<h3>Professional Affiliations<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Paul H. Schipper holds several licenses and board certifications in both thoracic and cardiac surgery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These professional affiliations include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>American Association of Thoracic Surgeons<\/li>\n<li>American College of Chest Physicians<\/li>\n<li>American College of Surgeons<\/li>\n<li>Cardiothoracic Surgery Network<\/li>\n<li>General Thoracic Surgery Club<\/li>\n<li>Society of Thoracic Radiology<\/li>\n<li>Society of Thoracic Surgeons<\/li>\n<li>Southern Thoracic Surgical Association<\/li>\n<li>Thoracic Surgery Directors Association<\/li>\n<li>Western Thoracic Surgical Association<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<h2>Dr. Paul H. Schipper\u2019s Research and Published Works<\/h2>\n<p>Paul H. Schipper has authored over 80 research articles on treating lung cancer and other cancers of the chest. He has also written about epidemiology and risk assessments for surgical resections, as well as surgeries to remove lymph nodes to check for cancer tumors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some of Dr. Schipper\u2019s published works<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Predictors of Discharge With Supplemental Oxygen After Lobectomy for Lung Cancer. Published in <em>Annals of Thoracic Surgery, <\/em>January 2025.<\/li>\n<li>Minimally invasive lobar preservation in the setting of spontaneous middle-lobe torsion. Published in <em>JTCVS Techniques<\/em>, February 2024.<\/li>\n<li>Consensus for Thoracoscopic Lower Lobectomy. Published in<em> Annals of Thoracic Surgery<\/em>, 2022.<\/li>\n<li>Outcomes of Resectional Thoracic Surgery for the Treatment of Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease in 105 Patients in the United States. 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Schipper\u2019s Work in Cancer Treatment &amp; Research<\/h2>\n<p>As a leading surgical oncologist at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, Paul Schipper advances thoracic oncology through research and treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Schipper\u2019s collaborative research plays a vital role in driving the discovery of more effective therapies. Through his research, he has set standards for using <strong>minimally invasive techniques<\/strong> to treat thoracic cancers. This allows patients to recover more quickly and with fewer complications.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Paul H. Schipper\u2019s impressive career as a thoracic surgeon, professor, and residency program director at OHSU puts him in a position to shape the future of thoracic treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Through his clinical expertise, commitment to education, and leadership in training the next generation of surgeons, Dr. Schipper is advancing both patient care and surgical innovation in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Connected With Dr. Paul H. Schipper<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, getting treatment from a doctor like Dr. Paul H. 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