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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

  • 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 (118 Ratings, 51 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 Press Ganey patient surveys.

  1. My experience was smooth selling couldn't have been better

  2. Very good informing options and explanations

  3. Very attentive to my concerns, able to explain what was causing pain and next steps to pain relief.

  4. Very good

  5. Doctor Orina was very concerned and helpful about my health and well being.

  6. Everyone at this clinic treated me with care and respect.

  7. All good s far

  8. Dr. Orina and his staff are excellent!

  9. Fine

  10. Dr. Orina is a skilled teacher who thoroughly explained my treatment options. He took the time to answer all of my questions and come up with a treatment plan.

  11. Excellent

  12. Dr Orina is the best, both caring and brilliant he is at the top of his field in both compassion and knowledge I can't think there is anyone better.

  13. Very good

  14. Showed me problem areas on computer screen; used a spine model to show possible procedures; wanted more definitive studies to ensure best methods and outcomes.

  15. Dr Orina is very thorough in his explanation of the procedure and potential risks. He listened to my concerns and showed great care in his responses.

  16. Great bedside manners. Good active listening to my symptoms. Clear explanation of my conditions. Clear description of my options.

  17. Very satisfied

  18. Listened and Answered all my questions

  19. Everything went well right from start to finish.Everyone was polite and concerned with my problems and explain things very well to me.

  20. The doctor was amazing and the intern was incredible knowledgeable and helpful

  21. Mucho muy bueno aunque las citas son algo espaciosa

  22. 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.

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

  24. Great Professional conduct and bed side manner

  25. All excellent

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

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

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

  29. Everyone was wonderful!!

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