Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD

Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD

Plastic Surgery  ·  
Male  ·  
Age 54
(43)
Save
Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD is a plastic surgery specialist in Hillsboro, OR and has been practicing for 21 years. He graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1990 and specializes in plastic surgery, orthopedic hand surgery, and more.
Leave a Review
Plastic Surgery Specialist Search >

Tanasbourne Plastic Surgery

10690 NE Cornell Rd Ste 324

Hillsboro, OR 97124

Contact Information

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Net
  • LifeWise
  • MultiPlan
  • ODS Health Plan
  • PacificSource
  • + 3 More

*Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Oregon
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
Learn more about background checks

Experience Check

Check Dr. Cober's experience treating your condition or procedure

Dr. Cober's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Trigger Finger
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Cober treats Trigger Finger more than 88% of his peers

Dr. Cober treats this condition more than 88% of his peers

Dupuytren's Contracture
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Cober treats Dupuytren's Contracture more than 84% of his peers

Dr. Cober treats this condition more than 84% of his peers

Breast Diseases
normal
normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Cober treats Breast Diseases more than 58% of his peers

Dr. Cober treats this condition more than 58% of his peers

Learn more about experience ratings

Dr. Cober's conditions and procedures:

Abdominoplasty
Arthritic Hand Reconstruction
Arthroscopic Wrist Surgery
Autoimmune Diseases
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Thumb Joint Reconstruction
Benign Tumor
Blepharoplasty
Body Contouring (After Weight Loss Surgery)
Breast Augmentation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Lump
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Brow Lift
Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Carcinoma in Situ
Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery, Endoscopic
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cosmetic Conditions
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Cosmetic Surgical Procedure
De Quervain's Disease
Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) Flap
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Dupuytren's Contracture
Endoscopic Brow Lift
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fracture
Fracture Care
Ganglion Cyst
Gynecomastia
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Conditions
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Reconstruction
Hand Tendon Repair
Lipomas
Liposuction
Mastectomy
Melanoma
Microvascular Surgery
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Myocutaneous Flaps
Nipple Reconstruction
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hands
Pulmonary Disease
Rash
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Skin Aging
Skin Cancer
Skin Grafts
Skin Infections
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger
Trigger Finger Release
Wound Repair
Wrinkles
Wrist Ligament Reconstruction

About Me

Care Philosophy

We strive to treat every patient with the care and respect we would want for our family members, bringing the most up-to-date and standard of care treatments in the fields of reconstructive, plastic, cosmetic, and hand surgery.

Specialties

  • Plastic Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery of the Hand

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
Learn why a board certification matters

Education

  • 2000
    University Of Washington-Hand and Microvascular Surgery
    Fellowship Hospital
    2000
  • 1999
    University Of Southern California-Plastic Surgery
    Residency Hospital
    1999
  • 1997
    Massachusetts General Hospital-Plastic Surgery Research
    Fellowship Hospital
    1997
  • 1995
    University Of Southern California-General Surgery
    Residency Hospital
    1995
  • 1991
    University Of Southern California-Surgery
    Internship Hospital
    1991
  • 1990
    Temple University School Of Medicine
    Medical School
    1990
  • 1986
    Messiah College
    Undergraduate School
    1986

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Learn more about recognized doctors

Dr. Cober's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cober

4.6

Based on 43 reviews

5 Stars
88.37209302325581%
(38)
4 Stars
0%
(0)
3 Stars
2.3255813953488373%
(1)
2 Stars
2.3255813953488373%
(1)
1 Star
6.976744186046512%
(3)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend
Dr. Cober?
(Select your rating)
Average Wait Time
  • 10 – 15 minutes
Dr. Cober's Performance
  • Trustworthiness
  • Explains condition(s) well
  • Answers questions
  • Time well spent
Office & Staff Performance
  • Scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What People Say About Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD
RecentMost Helpful
Reply
Dr Cober is a perfectionist and diligent plastic surgeon. In 2017 I needed a bi lateral mastectomy for breast cancer and I was very pleased with the result. He was extremely patient with me and went overboard to address all my issues. Not only that but his personality is very approachable and fun!...Read More
Was this helpful?
thumbs up icon option
thumbs down icon option
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD?
Reply
My breast surgeon gave me a couple of different recommendations for reconstruction doctors. I met with both, but Dr. Cober struck a cord with me. He is a fellow artist. For him, it isn't just tissue, but a palette and every surgery he performs is with an eye towards the final masterpiece. HIs...Read More
Was this helpful?
thumbs up icon option
thumbs down icon option
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD?
Reply
I cannot say enough good thing about Dr. Cober. I was refereed to him by my breast surgeon for reconstruction at the time of my double Mastectomy. She so highly recommended him that I did not even see another plastic surgeon. When a doctor tells you that he did the reconstruction on all her family...Read More
Was this helpful?
thumbs up icon option1
thumbs down icon option
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD?
Reply
Dr. Sheldon Cober is hands-down the best physician I have ever worked with. His deep knowledge, excellent bedside manner and humor, and patient-directed approach combined to make for a seamless experience. That’s despite an additional emergency surgery during the process as well as a tight timeline...Read More
Was this helpful?
thumbs up icon option1
thumbs down icon option
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD?
Reply
Dr. Cober is a very knowledgeable, attentive, and professional physician. He answers all questions thoroughly and I am highly satisfied with the results of my procedure (double incision mastectomy, FTM chest reconstruction).
Was this helpful?
thumbs up icon option6
thumbs down icon option1
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD?
Show more reviews

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Cober?

Locations

Tanasbourne Plastic Surgery

1
  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 3:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Insurance accepted

Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.

Aetna
Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Open Access
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Health Net
Health Net PPO
LifeWise
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
ODS Health Plan
PacificSource
Preferred PSN
Providence Health Plans
Personal Option EPO
Preferred PPO
Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
Preferred Provider Network PPN
UnitedHealthCare
PacifiCare HMO

Affiliated Hospitals

Check the quality of care at hospitals where Dr. Cober treats patients.

Learn more