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Duncan Ramsey, M.D., M.S.

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor

Locations and contact

I see patients at
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. Duncan Ramsey is an orthopaedic surgeon focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the musculoskeletal system, with a focus on sarcoma care and metastatic bone disease. He further treats a wide range of tumor-like conditions of bone and soft tissues. He treats patients of all ages, from children to adult and elderly patients. Dr. Ramsey stresses the importance of a team-based approach to cancer care, drawing on multiple medical specialties to form a comprehensive treatment plan for each patient.

Dr. Ramsey brings his background in public health and experience as an adjunct math professor to bear on his research in order to improve the outcomes of orthopaedic and cancer patients. When not working, he can be found hiking or biking the Pacific Northwest wilderness.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2015, University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
    • M.S., 2009, George Mason University
    • B.A., 2004, Reed College

  • Residency

    • Orthopaedic Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 2020

  • Fellowship

    • Orthopaedic Oncology, Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital, 2021

Memberships and associations:

  • American Medical Association
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.6 out of 5 (126 Ratings, 29 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. Knowledgeable, great at communication and explaining condition showing images. I felt very comfortable and appreciated Dr. Ramsey and his team.

  2. Very good at explaining my condition and therapy.

  3. It was a great experience- I understood how important this surgery is to experience a better quality of life.

  4. Dr Ramsey listened and provided the best advice. Answered all questions!

  5. Dr Ramsey and his team were very kind and knowledgeable which made me feel more at ease. Thank you!

  6. All the people involved with my medical treatment have been very helpful and easy to talk with.

  7. Dr. Ramsey was well prepared for our appt., he had studied imaging and my medical records. He did not show me my MRI in an enlarged view so that I could see details of my leg. My x-rays were not shown to me. His exam was visual, he did not not touch my leg. Questions I had, were deflected with other questions.

  8. I would only recommend if there were no other option for the type of treatment needed

  9. Good bedside manner and seems like a an excellent surgeon

  10. He is a very poor communicator. Explanations were not clear. Plans were not explained clearly.

  11. My experience was very caring and professional and supportive.

  12. Dr was very understanding and listened to me

  13. Everyone was extremely professional, friendly and very explanatory.

  14. Very friendly.We had a good discussion extremely satisfied

  15. This was my second visit and all was great

  16. Good experience. Communication was good.

  17. They were very polite and professional

  18. Thorough, knowledgeable and polite

  19. Very thorough, answered all questions. Was not distracted trying to chart or make notes

  20. Dr. Ramey explained things clearly and answered my question completely.

  21. A very good experience, felt the clinician was very smart and easy to talk with. Very happy to have as a doctor on my care team.

  22. I'm so appreciative of my medical team. Everyone is so supportive and caring. They treat you like family.

  23. Excellent

  24. Knowledgeable. Friendly.

  25. All questions answered. Easy to understand.

  26. Took his time and explained everything.

  27. Good

  28. Dr. Ramsey knew my history and try to just to figure out why I have so much pain in my lower leg. We're still working on it.

  29. He was caring and took his time with me which I appreciate. IMade me feel like I was heard and didn't just brush me off. Had a great sense of humor too!