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Joshua S. Schindler, M.D. (he/him)

Not currently accepting patients

  • Division Chief of Laryngology, Director of Laryngology
  • Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine
  • Associate Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Laryngology, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Cancer
  • Otolaryngology (ENT)

Clinical focus

  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Voice and Speech Disorders

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. Schindler's current clinical interests include voice disorders in both professional and non-professional voice users, swallowing disorders, breathing and upper airway disorders, and cancer of the upper aerodigestive tract. His research interests include molecular diagnosis and management of early vocal fold cancers, treatment of spasmodic dysphonia and other neurologic voice disorders, and hoarseness in association with laryngopharyngeal reflux.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 1998, University of California San Francisco

  • Residency

    • General surgery internship, Johns Hopkins, 1998-1999

  • Fellowship

    • Head and neck surgery, Johns Hopkins, 2003-2004

  • Certifications

    • Otolaryngology/head and neck surgery

Memberships and associations:

  • Alpha Omega Alpha member
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (515 Ratings, 221 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. Great

  2. Dr. Schindler is an excellent doctor!

  3. Dr.Schlinder was extremely helpful in communicating his procedure for my voice treatment since my previous doctor retired. I had a very positive experience with this new doctor for me.

  4. Dr Schindler expresses care and empathy, and works to answer to my concerns.

  5. Very knowledgeable, courteous, patient and answered all of my questions. He also helped to make future appointments more convenient for me! Very impressed with him!!

  6. Dr Schindler was very pleasant and put my fears and anxieties at ease during the appointment. He was forthright and easy to talk with and willing to answer my questions with out feeling rushed.

  7. Excellent

  8. Dr Schindler is one of the most candid and open physicians I have met in 0ver 30 years of treatment for this problem

  9. I was told by my Doctor in Bend and other people that you guys are the best, and they weren't wrong! I know with your guys help I'll be feeling my 100% and be back to being normal!

  10. It was all good.

  11. Very professional and caring

  12. Dr Shindler saved my life with a difficult cancer surgery and advice with followup treatment. Words can not express my fratitude!

  13. Absolutely fabulous. Kind, personable, caring and knowledgeable beyond belief.

  14. Thorough and knowledgeable

  15. Dr Schindler is excellent.

  16. Top notch, would definitely recommend OHSU.

  17. Dr. Schindler was excellent, knowledgable, and amicable. He was able to provide clear information about the procedure in both pre- and post-operative times. I'd recommend him to anyone seeking this procedure

  18. Dr Schindler is very knowledgeable and skilled. His patient manner is caring and protective. I knew I was in good hands.

  19. He's open, honest, patient, supportive, helpful, explains everything clearly, & gives me all the time I need to ask questions so I understand.

  20. Fit me in to busy schedule. I was 15 minutes late after a 3 hour drive

  21. He was extremely concerned. Informed via my records he had obviously studied, compassionate, thorough and professional!

  22. Good listener, explained options and recommendations thoroughly.

  23. Great very nice and explained well

  24. Very knowledgeable and caring attitude as well as very professional.

  25. My Doctor is very concerned and has done everything I've asked him to do for me. We have a fantastic relationship.

  26. I feel In good hands

  27. Dr Schindler is the best. Only doctor I look forward to seeing

  28. Excellent

  29. Kind and reassuring and very skilled. Dr. Schindler was extremely encouraging knowing I was very anxious.

  30. Dr. Joshua Schindler was AWESOME! He listened to me and explained my issue clearly. Dr. Schindler explained the choice of procedures in a way that was easy to understand. I'm extremely grateful that I was referred to Dr. Schindler for my care and treatment.