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Ryan Norton, D.O. (he/him/his)

Not currently accepting patients

  • Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Expertise

  • Family Medicine
  • Sports Medicine

Special focus

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Nutrition
  • Running Injuries and other Sports Injuries
  • Travel and Wilderness Medicine

Locations and contact

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About me

Dr. Norton is only accepting new sports medicine patients at this time.

Dr. Ryan Norton is a family and sports medicine doctor. He focuses on chronic disease management, nutrition, running injuries and other sports injuries, and travel and wilderness medicine.

Originally from the Philadelphia area, Dr. Norton relocated to the Pacific Northwest after completing his medical training. He has advanced training in diagnostic and interventional ultrasound. He is committed to integrating medical nutrition and exercise into his practice.  
 
Outside of work, Dr. Norton leads an active life. His activities include distance running, soccer, backpacking, paddle boarding and cross-country skiing. He through-hiked the 490-mile Colorado Trail just before joining OHSU. When not out on the trails, he also enjoys cooking (eating) and visiting local farmers’ markets.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • D.O., 2013, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

  • Residency

    • Family Medicine, Lancaster General Hospital, 2016

  • Fellowship

    • Penn State Hershey Primary Care Sports Medicine

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Family Medicine
    • Certification of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (183 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. We are very pleased with OHSU and the Scappoose office, we have used it for many years. Our experience 6/24/24 was over the top, being seen practically after hours and now excellent follow up and communication on our concerns

  2. Both the Dr and the Resident were kind and thorough in learning my medical history and in helping me with my current issues. I'm grateful to find both the Dr and OHSU.

  3. Spent all the time needed to review my current health questions and review a plan for my future care.

  4. He listened and responded to my symptoms. I have confidence in his ability to help me.

  5. Caring, thorough and knowledgable.

  6. Excellent Heathcare!Thank you

  7. Dr Norton is very competent and knowledgeable. He listens and explains his answers to my questions in a clear and succinct manner. He was not rushed and gave me the attention I expected.

  8. My experience was great. I appreciate everything and did a good job. Thank you. Bye.

  9. The person who checked me in was amazing, so friendly and kind. I was nervous seeing a new doctor and she made it better. Doctor was informative and didn't push a bunch of tests right off the bat and he gave options for some tests.

  10. very professianal asked quiestions and listened to my symptoms

  11. Very professionl and makes me feel important and valid. Thank you!

  12. very professional, concerned about my issue. Experienced in back issues and knowledgeable on treatment options. Would refer provider.

  13. Thoughtful. Complete. Willing to spend time with me.

  14. All went well. Ryan is astute and very helpful with my situation and set me up with everything I needed.

  15. I liked how he explained my options and how stuff worked out for the shoulder, potential surgery, therapy, whatever. So I appreciate it.

  16. Dr. Norton is an awesome doctor, he really cares about my health issues and helps me to get the right care for me.

  17. Dr. Norton was very knowledgeable and very thorough and very kind and made sure I understood everything he had to say and did the right test and everything.

  18. Dr. Norton is an amazing doctor who takes the time to explain everything, is extremely efficient with injections, answers any questions you have, and advises you on further treatments.

  19. Very happy with my primary care physician.

  20. It was professional and helpful. Ryan Norton is great. Very knowledgeable and precise. I like that. His student Alesyia even removed a stitch from a previous biopsy.

  21. Dr Norton is very thorough and helpful, even on a virtual visit.

  22. Friendly, very professional. Listened to my concerns and feedback and provided me with feedback as well. Really like the OHSU atmosphere there only had 1 incident ever and that was with a front desk representative that was super rude to me other then that nothing but positive feedback.

  23. My first visit with Dr Norton. Very professional, personable and quick to assess my problem. All ready have appointments scheduled in a very quick timeframe to treat issue.

  24. the provider explains everything in a way I can understand.

  25. I appreciate having a doctor that is a lifetime athlete and gets the physical and mental difference from a sedentary aging "average" adult.

  26. He was an excellent doctor, took plenty of time with my son to reassure him and address every one of his concerns. I would go back and see him anytime.

  27. Dr. Norton listened to my concerns and provide options for moving forward to better health.

  28. Dr. Norton was very friendly and personable. He was very caring and easy to talk to. He made the plan of action very clear. I had a fantastic experience with him.

  29. Knowledgeable, friendly, respectful, and concerned for my wellbeing.

  30. Dr.Norton is very knowledgeable, kind Doctor. He helped me to understand the possibilities of why I'm having hip pain. He's given me a variety of exercises to try and I will check back in6 to 8 weeks.

  31. On time, listened well, gave clear instructions.

  32. I love going to OHSU in Scappoose. Everyone is so kind and caring. Dr. Norris took the time to answer all my questions.

  33. I was very impressed with the provider. I went there to get injections for something that my primary doctor felt I needed, but this provider gave me a very thorough exam and figured out that I needed something totally different. And so he did what he needed to do, sent me to physical therapy, and I feel much better and I appreciate him giving me a thorough exam and doing what I needed to do. He's a great provider and I will see him again in the future.

  34. Very knowledgeable,appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan explained in a clear and helpful way. His manner is pleasant and professional.

  35. He's always very professional and very spot on with his recommendations and I would definitely recommend him. As a matter of fact, I do recommend him to other people. So that's what I think.

  36. Great doctor took his time very nice

  37. Gave me some valuable input on my condition.

  38. Efficient, accurate, and friendly.

  39. Very professional & attentive to my concerns

  40. I felt he was very thorough, took the time to explain things and made it clear to me what was going on. Yes, I would recommend him to anybody. Thank you. Bye. END

  41. I enjoyed my visit with Dr. Norton. He seems to really care about his patients and he listened to my concerns.

  42. My provider was great and very helpful. The one big problem I had was I waited in the waiting room after I got checked in for 45 minutes before being seen. And I honestly thought they forgot about me, it took me going out and finding somebody to make something happen.

  43. Dr. Norton is very knowledgeable and takes time to explain everything and answers all of my questions. I never feel like he's rushing off to see another patient!

  44. Dr. Norton was great, he explained everything very well and procedure went well, he's very practiced and very caring.

  45. Very polite , courteous and listened

  46. I totally recommend Dr. Norton. I saw him regard to upper arm pain and when I got to my appointment it was on time and his assistant was helpful and quick. Dr. Norton was able to run through about 5-10 movements and ask a number of informative question and give a clear and concise and really helpful diagnosis. I asked many questions and he had answers and solutions to my problem. He proposed a few optional remedies including PT and medication. I am trying to do the PT and Dr. Norton gave me a print outs for great stretches and strength building. I feel renewed confidence in the whole medical profession after working with this doctor. He was indeed very professional as well as friendly. Thank you Dr. Norton.