Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD

Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery  ·  
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Age 55
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Dr. Sheldon Cober, MD is an orthopedic hand surgery specialist in Hillsboro, OR and has been practicing for 22 years. He graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1990 and specializes in orthopedic hand surgery, general surgery, and more.
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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
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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
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Dr. Cober's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Trigger Finger
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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
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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
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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

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Dr. Cober's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominoplasty
  • Adjacent Tissue Transfer
  • 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 Ptosis
  • 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 Cancer
  • Excision of Skin Lesion
  • Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
  • Fracture
  • Fracture Care
  • Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
  • Ganglion Cyst
  • Gynecomastia
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
  • Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
  • Hand Conditions
  • Hand Fracture
  • 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

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • General Surgery

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
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Education

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

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Cober's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cober

4.6

Based on 44 reviews

5 Stars
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1 Star
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Dr. Cober is the best! I had a free tram flap tissue transplant after a unilateral mastectomy. After that healed up, I had a breast reduction on the opposite side, then after that healed, I had the areola and nipple recreated. Both breasts are now symmetrical, comparable in size, lift and the...Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Tanasbourne Plastic Surgery

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  • 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
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Insurance accepted

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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

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