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Summary
Dr. William Shely is a thoracic surgeon who earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency training at Legacy Health System. With 41 years of experience in thoracic surgery, he brings extensive expertise to complex cardiac and chest procedures.
Dr. Shely practices at multiple locations including Clackamas, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, with affiliations at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including specific expertise in coronary artery disease in women and myocardial ischemia. His surgical skills include coronary artery bypass graft procedures and minimally-invasive heart surgery. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shely highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Shely practices at multiple locations including Clackamas, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, with affiliations at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including specific expertise in coronary artery disease in women and myocardial ischemia. His surgical skills include coronary artery bypass graft procedures and minimally-invasive heart surgery. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shely highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 41 years of experience
- Legacy Health System
- 1 specialty
- 5 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 5 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. William Walter Shely has 5 locationsKaiser Permanente Mount Talbert Medical Office
10100 SE Sunnyside RdClackamas, OR 97015Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Kaiser Permanente Salmon Creek Medical Office
14406 NE 20th AveVancouver, WA 98686 Tel: (360) 418-6001
Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
10180 Se Sunnyside RdClackamas, OR 97015 Tel: (503) 652-2880
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| Dr. William Walter Shely III, MD | Dr. Michael Jarner Lavrsen, MD | Dr. Alfred Holden Dickson, MD | Dr. Sushil Mitter Sethi, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Surgery | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 41 Years of Experience | 36 Years of Experience | 67 Years of Experience | 64 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Clackamas , OR | Portland , OR | Portland , OR | Mansfield , OH |
| Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center | Med School: Kobenhavns Universitet Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Og Medicinsk Fakultet | Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: University Of Illinois College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William Walter Shely
Medical Specialties
Dr. William Walter Shely has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. William Walter Shely has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
Dr. William Walter Shely holds an expired medical license in the states of Oregon and Washington.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oregon that expired in 2025 and an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Legacy Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center in 1985.
NPI Number
Dr. Shely's NPI number is 1215920236.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. William Shely affiliated with?
- Dr. William Shely is affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. William Shely's office located?
- Dr. William Shely's office is located at 10100 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR, 97015.
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