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Josiah N. Orina, M.D., FAANS

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Neurological Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Neurosurgery
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Vascular

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. Orina graduated from Harvard University with honors in Biochemistry. He earned his medical degree from Emory University and completed his neurosurgical residency at the Mayo Clinic. Following residency, he completed an orthopaedic fellowship in complex spine surgery at the University of California San Francisco.



Dr. Orina enjoys all aspects of neurosurgery and holds clinical and research expertise in diseases of the spine. He specializes in the treatment of spinal conditions including degenerative disorders, spinal deformity, scoliosis, reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive techniques. He works to ensure his patients have a thorough understanding of their disease and the best treatment options available to them, whether that be surgical or non-surgical therapy.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 2004, Harvard University
    • M.D., 2009, Emory University

  • Residency

    • Resident, Department of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2009-2015
    • Chief Resident, Department of Neurological Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 2015-2016

  • Fellowship

    • Orthopaedic Complex Spine Surgery Fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 2016-2017

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Neurological Surgery Board Certified
    • Oregon Medical Board Licensure
    • Washington Medical Board Licensure

Memberships and associations:

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  • North American Spine Society
  • Society of Neurological Surgeons
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Scoliosis Research Society
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (120 Ratings, 45 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. The doctor was amazing and the intern was incredible knowledgeable and helpful

  2. Mucho muy bueno aunque las citas son algo espaciosa

  3. Dr. Orina explained the MRI findings while we viewed the images, and offered less intrusive treatment options first, then explained the most likely surgical plan. There was no pressure to decide then, and he verbalized willingness to discuss his thoughts with my PCP via phone call. I found him easy to talk with, and understood the options.

  4. He is the one (of two) doctors that I would trust handling my spinal cord.

  5. Great Professional conduct and bed side manner

  6. All excellent

  7. He was wonderful, but we had to wait way too long to talk to him and get another course of treatment.

  8. I received personable competent care from all persons at OHSU.

  9. Dr. Orina is very knowledgeable, professional, excellent surgeon and has an awesome bed-side manner.

  10. Everyone was wonderful!!

  11. Excellent communicator; patient-centered responses; knowledgeable and clear

  12. Dr Orina Instilled great confidence in me on his focus and concern and subsequently on his ability for my care. As a retired practitioner in the medical world, I feel this is saying a great deal.

  13. Simply : PROs

  14. I was listened to. My treatment options were explained in a way that was easy to understand. I was presented with treatment options that I have not been afforded before.

  15. Dr Orina, and each of his medical assistants, were very professional, courteous, and accommodating. They listened to my concerns and shared information with me in terms that I could understand. All of my questions were listened to and addressed and all of them gave me as much time as I needed to discuss findings and treatment options.

  16. Doc is excellent. Explains why and how.

  17. It was fine

  18. Dr. Orina explained things very well, made good eye contact and asked questions and was very sensitive about health issues

  19. Very thorough, explained everything perfectly,

  20. Helpful & informative!!

  21. Overall good.

  22. Good communication and caring from all staff. Doctor explained things well and planned out next steps accordingly.

  23. Everyone was nice

  24. Awesome!!!

  25. Great doctor/surgeon but because he is he is in high demand. Once we saw him he spent an adequate time with us.

  26. My visit with Dr. Orina was very informative and reassuring. Dr. Orina is a very respectful and always answers any questions I have about my medical issue in regards to my spine issues. My wife and I always feel like Dr. Orina is genuinely concerned about my health issue and is willing to answer any questions I have. I could not be more pleased with the health care I receive from Dr. Orina.

  27. Very good for me EXCELLENT

  28. I was very relaxed and everybody was very concerned and respectful.

  29. Dr Orina was very thorough in his explanation of treatment options and listened to my concerns.

  30. Very knowledgeable and I felt like I was in good hands