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.
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Very personable and informative. Enthusiastic about answering any questions I had and the procedure itself was efficient and painless.
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Very reassuring and knowledgeable. Highly recommended based on my experience. Also great bedside manner
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Very professional I have been going to Dr. James Bresee for years.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Very through and great at explaining diagnosis and treatments. Answers all questions about condition and what's next regarding treatments. Explains each action during treatment. Great communicator!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Appreciated his explanations of procedure and processes. Thorough, competent and kind. Thank you!
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Really good at communicating
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Courteous
Professional
With my symptoms , and past history ,we left with possible plan in how to proceed
Terrific bedside manner
Easy to talk toW
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
Great sense of humor. Explains the procedure so that the patient can understand. Makes you feel like he cares about improving the patients quality of life.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
So informative
So helpful
SO PROFESSIONAL
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Professional explaining thoroughly very pleasant
(2 months ago)
Oct-2025
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NW Portland (Suite 210)
2230 NW Pettygrove Street 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.
Very personable and informative. Enthusiastic about answering any questions I had and the procedure itself was efficient and painless.
Very reassuring and knowledgeable. Highly recommended based on my experience. Also great bedside manner
Very professional I have been going to Dr. James Bresee for years.
Very through and great at explaining diagnosis and treatments. Answers all questions about condition and what's next regarding treatments. Explains each action during treatment. Great communicator!
Appreciated his explanations of procedure and processes. Thorough, competent and kind. Thank you!
Really good at communicating
Courteous Professional With my symptoms , and past history ,we left with possible plan in how to proceed Terrific bedside manner Easy to talk toW
Great sense of humor. Explains the procedure so that the patient can understand. Makes you feel like he cares about improving the patients quality of life.
So informative So helpful SO PROFESSIONAL
Professional explaining thoroughly very pleasant