A native Michigander, Dr. Resk earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Wayne State University in Detroit. He then completed his residency in pediatrics in 1993 at Stanford University Medical Center. As a board certified pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, he has been practicing pediatrics in Oregon City since 1993.
Prior to entering private practice in 2005, Dr. Resk was the medical director of Doernbecher Pediatric Practice in Oregon City for 8 years. He also served 5 years on the board of directors for The Children’s Center, Clackamas County’s child abuse evaluation facility, and as the pediatric department chair for Willamette Falls Hospital. He was selected by his peers in 2012 as a Top Doctor in Portland Monthly Magazine.
Dr. Resk is a volunteer faculty member for Oregon Health and Science University, teaching medical students and pediatric residents for over 20 years. He was awarded the Doernbecher Hero Award in 2005 in recognition of pediatric resident teaching, and he was honored to receive the OHSU School of Medicine Alumni Association Community Teaching Award in 2010.
Dr. Resk's clinical interests include all aspects of general pediatrics, from the care of newborns to the challenges of the teen years. He strives to create a medical home for every patient — comprehensive and family centered care with open communication.
Dr. Resk is married to his high school sweetheart, and they have 2 daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys racquetball, golf, hiking, kayaking, and reading.
Dr. Resk’s Medical Assistant
Traci attended Clackamas community college Medical Assistant program and graduated in 2007. She is nationally certified through the American medical technologist association.
She naturally finds pediatrics a great fit and has worked the last 6 years at Oregon City Pediatrics. She has participated in our patient centered primary care home team and recently became Dr. Resk’s full time MA. She is grateful to work along side such a wonderful pediatrician.
Some of her favorite pastimes include reading, spending time outdoors gardening or hiking with her husband, 6-year-old son and their Labrador retriever. Traci also participates in the NHRA racing league with her family.
She looks forward to meeting you and your family and providing great service and quality care for each patient.