Angela Kalisiak, MD
Angela Kalisiak, MD
Specialties
Palliative Care
Primary Location
Rose Quarter Cancer Center
265 N Broadway
Portland, OR 97227
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Phone Number
503.280.1223
Medical School
Doctor of Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Sciences Center, Farmington, CT
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Colorado, School of Medicine Denver, CO
Fellowship
Hematology/Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
Board Certification
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- Internal Medicine
Affiliations
- Medical Director, Compass Oncology
- Medical Director, Transitions Palliative Care program of Hospice and Palliative Care of Washington County
- Board, Portland Interhospital Physicians’ Association
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM)
Biography
Dr. Kalisiak was named one of Portland's Top Medical Providers 2020 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Kalisiak was named one of Portland's Top Docs & Nurses 2019 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Kalisiak was named one of Portland's Top Docs 2018 by Portland Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Kalisiak is Medical Director at Compass Oncology and Director of the Compass Palliative Care Program, an innovative program providing symptom management, resources and psychosocial support for cancer patients and their families, as well as end of life care. After nearly 20 years of practice as a medical oncologist, Dr. Kalisiak transitioned full-time to palliative care. This subspecialization enables her to use her skill and knowledge to focus on what matters most to her patients whether it is relief of physical symptoms, emotional support or helping families understand more about their loved one’s care. Dr. Kalisiak helps patients prioritize those things that improve quality of life and builds a supportive, holistic plan. She is pivotal in the team approach to care, regularly collaborating with all specialties within Compass.
In her spare time, she enjoys family, hiking and camping.
What Patients Say
"Dr. Kalisiak was one of my Dads doctors when he had Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Compass Oncology took goodcare of him and Dr. Kalisiak was his favorite! She was gentle and kind.....always anticipating his needs for pain and future appointments to set up to make life easier for him. She is incredibly knowledgeable and I obviously trusted her with my Dad!!!" ---Healthgrades
"Dr Kalisiak is one of the most compassionate people I've ever met! We were so blessed to have you on our team as Makayla's Palliative care Dr.
Thank you Dr Kalisiak for all you've done for Makayla. A Dr that goes above and beyond!
Compass Oncology has the best of the best!" --- Facebook Reviews
*The information included in this testimonial is based on one patient’s unique experience and is not intended to represent all patient outcomes or expectations.
