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Darin M. Friess, M.D.

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  • Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Orthopaedics and rehabilitation

Clinical focus

  • Fracture Care
  • Trauma (Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation)

Locations and contact

I see patients at
OHSU Beaverton
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Tall building with the ariel tram to its left
Center for Health & Healing, Building 1
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Friess specializes in treating arm, leg and pelvic fractures. He has a special interest in treating fractures that have not healed correctly after treatment. He also does surgery for patients with bone infections and infected fractures, which can mean working with several specialists. He does research on the healing of broken bones and weight bearing after fractures. Dr. Friess enjoys developing relationships with his patients as they are healing and returning to regular activities.

During his spare time, Dr. Friess enjoys spending time with family, reading and gardening. He enjoys bicycling to work, but does not find the time as often as he would like.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1999, Tulane University School of Medicine
    • M.P.H., 1999, Tulane University School of Medicine

  • Residency

    • Orthopaedic surgery, Case Western Reserve University, 2005

  • Fellowship

    • Orthopaedic trauma, University of Minnesota, 2006

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009.

Memberships and associations:

  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.6 out of 5 (50 Ratings, 19 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. I always have a great appointment with Dr Friess.

  2. Everyone was very nice

  3. Dr. Freiss has a remarkably warm and deeply human manner that makes me feel that whatever the treatment plan I have options, and that the final decision concerning my care is mine. I feel fortunate to be his patient.

  4. Excellent experience.

  5. Working on the sensory for 3 years now and still in pain He's taking a long time to deal so conquer it so I can be done with it

  6. Dr Friess, his staff and residents were awesome.

  7. He took care of me in an emergency situation. He explained things in a clear way that I could understand. He gave me the full picture of all options and let me make the decision. His follow up appt was also very thorough.

  8. I was returning to see Dr Friess regarding issues with my left leg and hip. He performed surgery on my right leg a few years ago and I have recently had issues with my other leg and hip. My experience with Dr Friess on this vist and previously were excellent. I can't imagine having better care than with Dr Friess. His communication is clear, empathetic and direct and he has been very responsive and communicative throughout this episode of care. I feel very fortunate to have him as my doctor for these issues.

  9. I've worked with him for 3 years and it's had its ups and downs.

  10. Dr Friess is just the best every time!

  11. Very great

  12. Excellent service! Thank YOU

  13. I was in OHSU recovering from my surgery where Dr. Friess and Dr. Makadia saved my leg from amputation, having cured an infection obtained prior at a hospital in Bend, OR. During my stay another resident of Bend, OR posted that the same hospital who infect me prior was considering removing a foot because said hospital could not fix the infection. I recommended OHSU as a second opinion and shared my story with them. Today I am walking normally, and I hope this other person will too.

  14. He was friendly and wanted me to ask questions.

  15. Dr Friess has been fantastic with treat old and new ortho trauma. Providing clear treatment options and their associated pros/cons.

  16. Very informative,great listening answered all questions and we left feeling heard informed and with a plan moving forward

  17. Very good

  18. They were patient and listened to my frustration

  19. My first experience there was awful but the second and third were much better!!!!