James Bresee, MD
Practice: Northwest Urology
Specialty: Urology
Office locations: Portland, OR
Dr. James Bresee, M.D. is a board-certified urologist who treats both benign and malignant urologic conditions, and is trained in advanced surgical techniques such as laparoscopy and robotic surgery for genitourinary cancers, microsurgery, and endoscopic procedures. Dr. Bresee graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in molecular genetics and received his M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his surgical and urological training at the Beth Israel Medical Center.
Dr. James Bresee, M.D. is a board-certified urologist who treats both benign and malignant urologic conditions, and is trained in advanced surgical techniques such as laparoscopy and robotic surgery for genitourinary cancers, microsurgery, and endoscopic procedures. Dr. Bresee graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in molecular genetics and received his M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his surgical and urological training at the Beth Israel Medical Center.
NW Portland (Suite 210)
Suite 210
Portland, OR 97210
Dr. James Bresee, M.D. is a board certified urologist who treats both benign and malignant urologic conditions, and is trained in advanced surgical techniques such as laparoscopy and robotic surgery for the treatment of genitourinary cancers, microsurgery for infertility, and endoscopic procedures for stone disease. Dr. Bresee believes in treating the whole patient and tailoring care to the individual. “Getting to practice medicine at NW Urology has been exciting and deeply fulfilling. Working alongside so many talented urologists helps cultivate a collective excellence you just can’t find anywhere else.”
Dr. Bresee graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in molecular genetics and received his M.D. from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his surgical and urological training at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York where he participated on over two thousand procedures and received multiple awards, including the Award for Academic Excellence, the Research Award, and winning the New York sectional Chief Residents debate.
He has a love for teaching and has been involved in medical student and resident education, establishing and teaching two courses during medical school and winning the Albert Einstein teaching award as a resident. He continues to teach as a preceptor for OHSU medical students. He is published in Nature Reviews Urology and the Journal of Endourology.
When not working, Dr. Bresee enjoys spending time with his wife Nicole, who is his best friend, and their two beautiful, charming children.

Professional, analytical very clear, explanations of my situation and the steps in my treatment, very persuasive in a positive way. Truly, the most impressive doctor I’ve seen this year at this point.
Quick and easy visit. I must say it was very $$$ expensive
So far so good
Other than a rough start due to miscommunication, info provided was informative and brought me to a revised treatment decision. Dr. Is always very pleasant and professional and I am very sorry for my frustrations going in.
In and out quick visit
Él me hizo un buen trabajo en mi y yo le doy un 10.
An excellent urologist!
Personable, efficient, and authoritative! What more would you want?
Dr. Breese was very well prepared for our appointment. He explained my kidney stone situation clearly and the options available. He was very friendly and took time to answer all my questions. Look forward to getting this stone out on Thursday with Dr. Breese. He’s awesome!!
Excellent Dr. very caring