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Andrew J. Ahmann, M.D.

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  • Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center Director
  • Professor of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine

Expertise

  • Diabetes
  • Endocrinology and diabetes

Locations and contact

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About me

Board certification in internal medicine in 1983 and endocrinology and metabolism in 1986. Dr. Ahmann received a masters degree in pharmacy from North Dakota State University in 1976 after completing a clinical pharmacy residency at the Palo Alto VA and Stanford University. He received his medical degree in 1980 from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver, and completed his residency at the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Colorado. He completed his endocrinology and metabolism fellowship and research fellowship at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Ahmann has been very involved in community and national diabetes efforts to improve the lives of those with diabetes. He has volunteered at Gales Creek Camp in the past and then has volunteered each summer at the Chris Dudley Basketball Camp for kids with diabetes since 1998. He chaired the task force to develop the Oregon Diabetes Coalition, served as the first Chair of that organization and now serves on the executive committee. He was the medical chair of the Oregon Diabetes Collaborative and serves as President of the American Diabetes Association Portland Area Leadership Board.  He remains highly involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows as well as physician assistant students and pharmacy students. He has been involved in national diabetes projects with the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the Endocrine Society. He received the Portland Area Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Hope Award in 2008.

He enjoys hiking, golfing and spending time with his two sons, daughters-in-law and grandson who live in the Portland area.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1980, University of Colorado School of Medicine
  • Residency

    • Internal Medicine, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Denver, Colorado
  • Fellowship

    • Endocrinology, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
  • Certifications

    • National Board of Medical Examiners
    • American Board of Internal Medicine
    • American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Endocrinology
    • American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Metabolism

Memberships and associations:

  • American Diabetes Association
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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (162 Ratings, 80 Reviews)

The patient ratings score is an average of all responses to the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends (on a scale of 0 to 10)" on our nationally-recognized NRC patient surveys.

  1. Dr. Ahmann is my doctor for almost 30 years. He is very good in answering any question promptly. He is always helpful and accommodating.

  2. Always knowledgeable and provides great information and suggestions to improve ones health. A pleasure to work with.

  3. Andrew Ahmann has been a trusted doctor for years. We've appreciated the way he listens and the feedback he's able to give us and the good direction in which he's taken my care.

  4. Great visit

  5. Dr. Almond is easy to talk to, he listens, and he explains things clearly and distinctly. He doesn't treat you like you know nothing. I'm very, very happy with the results with him. Thank you.

  6. I had an appointment on Wednesday with Dr. Andrew Ahmann. Couldn't ask to be seen by a more caring and intelligent endocrinologist. There are far and few like him. He actually cares. He takes his time, is extremely thorough, and all I have is positive things to say about him. He's unlike many doctors today, he actually cares about his patients, and takes his time, and is extremely thorough. Anyway, all I have is good things to say about him. I wish other doctors cared as much as he did.

  7. always very thorough and good about issues to discuss

  8. I've had Dr. Amin as one of my doctors for probably 20 plus years. I would have a hard time getting somebody else instead of him. He's an outstanding person. Couldn't get anybody any better than a doctor.

  9. Thank you.

  10. Dr Ahmann has been my endocrinologist for over 20 years. He has provided excellent care. I am very fortunate to have him managing my diabetes.

  11. Informative -compassinate--professional--appointment

  12. Dr. Ahmann is not only very knowledgeable about diabetes, he explains the disease and its treatment very well. He is also very personable and caring in his manner.

  13. He is outstanding

  14. Provider is knowledgable, invested in my health, helps to problem-solve, efficient.

  15. I've know Dr. Ahmann for over 30 years. He listens to my concerns and provides advice.

  16. Dr Ahmann is warm, and provides great insights about my situation, and great care overall. He is one of OHSU's rockstars.

  17. Great dr!

  18. Dr. A is so smart and takes excellent care of me. Although he is too busy, I could not schedule my next appointment because he is booked out at least 4 months, I am on a waiting list.This is not good.

  19. I have been seeing Dr. Ahmann for quite awhile. He is a true professional. I enjoy our appointments. Thank you.

  20. Dr Ahmann listens, provides wonderful answers and is awesome.

  21. On time and analyzed my results which was all positive. Great communicator, And very knowledgeable!

  22. Dr Ahmann is always so attentive to my needs. He's the best dr ever!

  23. Excellent and very informative!

  24. Dr Ahmann is by far one of the best doctors we have ever had

  25. Excellent

  26. Excellent physicianVery pleased

  27. The very best provider

  28. e has treated my diabetes for over 20 years. He is current on the most recent and effective treatments for type 2 diabetes. With his guidance I have successfully managed my diabetes.

  29. Dr. Ahmann has been my endocrinologist for approximately 20 years. I live in the San Juan Islands WA and with ferry and driving it takes me about 8 hours to get to OHSU. Ss long as I am able I will never go to another endocrinologist and will make the journey. Dr. Ahmann is a person in whom I have deep trust. He, without contrivance takes interest in my overall health and life. He explains tests and treatment options clearly and is patient with questions. He is one doctor who has not lost the care with the cure!

  30. Was seen on time, all my issues were addressed felt great leaving the appointment

  31. Dr Ahman has been my Dr for a couple decades. He communicates and listens well, responding with recommendations and directions that I trust and follow. He is an exceptional doctor!

  32. Long time relationship, clear communication, respect, and a little humor.

  33. I've been seeing Dr. Ahmann for 10+ years. I've never had a Dr care the way he does. I drive an hour just to continue to have him as my endocrinologist

  34. Went well. Thank you, Dr. Ahmann

  35. Very attentive ,compassinate ,professional ,reassuring/--well prepared ( studied my history before )

  36. Dr. Ahmann is very knowledgeable and I appreciate his insight and the up to date information about type 1 diabetes treatment each time I visit him!

  37. Prompt, attentive, informative

  38. Dr. Ahmann has been my diabetes provider since 1993. I respect his knowledge of the disease and try to follow his recommendations fully.

  39. Dr. Ahmann is the best.

  40. Always very thorough.

  41. I always feel comfortable, unthreatened, learned when communicating with Dr. Ahmann.

  42. I've had Dr. Ahmann for probably over 25 years and he is absolutely the smartest. I trust him more than probably any doctor that I've ever ever had. He just is the greatest.

  43. Excellent, fantastic, terrific!!!!

  44. Great

  45. Good listener, offers thoughtful advice, on time for appointment.

  46. As always, Dr. Ahmann was helpful and informative. There was a glitch with the Zoom portion but we were able to overcome it.

  47. Dr Ahmann is an outstanding Doctor. The receptionist was very nice.

  48. Dr Ahmann is a 10! He is one of the best doctors I have encountered. Thoughtful, intelligent, excellent listener. I know he cares.

  49. Very good.

  50. Always a great experience with Dr. Ahmann. He is very thorough and takes the time to explain any questions I may have. I feel very fortunate to have him as my endocrinologist. Nice personality.

  51. Follow up visit allowed md to update details about new diagnoses as well as review meds and check specific indicators of condition for which he provides treatment, guidance and care. He as incisive questions, was a good listener. Overall very positive visit.