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Kathryn Schabel, M.D.

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  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Orthopaedics and rehabilitation

Clinical focus

  • Adult Reconstruction Surgery
  • Complex Limb Salvage
  • Hip and Knee Replacement
  • Peri-operative Nutrition
  • Revision Joint Replacements

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Adventist Medical Center Pavilion
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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

I’m an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee care, including joint replacement and complex reconstructive surgery. 

I help patients who are living with:

  • Arthritis
  • Joint pain
  • Instability
  • Other conditions that affect mobility and comfort

My goal is to improve your quality of life by helping you achieve your functional goals and stay active in the activities you enjoy.

I provide both non-surgical and surgical care. Whenever possible, I work with you to avoid surgery through conservative treatments, but when joint replacement or revision surgery is necessary, I aim to offer safe, effective procedures backed by the latest evidence. 

I want my patients to feel empowered to participate in their care plans, and I take time to explain your diagnosis and options in clear, understandable language so you can make informed decisions.

I’m dedicated to helping patients restore or maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, whether that’s walking comfortably, returning to travel or enjoying time with family and friends. It’s an honor to support you through every step of your hip or knee care journey.

Languages spoken

  • English

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2003, Medical College of Wisconsin

  • Residency

    • Orthopaedic surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Fellowship

    • Adult reconstruction, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT

  • Certifications

    • Board certified in orthopaedic surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011, recertified through 2031

Memberships and associations:

  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Insurance

Before scheduling an appointment

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  2. Ask what you will pay. Your insurance company can tell you what your costs are likely to be.

If you schedule an appointment and your health insurance does not include OHSU Health, you may have to pay more than if you go to a provider in your insurance network. 

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (268 Ratings, 112 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. Dr Schabel is personable and obviously extremely knowledgeable about her specialties. She is easy to talk to. She takes the time to listen and respond.

  2. Dr. Schabel was so helpful and reassuring. Great experience - so glad she did the surgery.Vijay was excellent - rapid response and very caring and thorough;Dylan - excellent care, so patient and professional.

  3. She was a great listener, answered questions, explained in detail her concerns and the plan of action, did not act like she was in a hurry to move to the next patient, she was compassionate and very knowledgeable.

  4. Dr. Schabel was delightful to meet with. She listened to my concerns and addressed them in a kind, compassionate way and was very clear about my current health status and the next steps to get me feeling better. I really appreciated my visit with her - she made me feel confident that she has my best interests in mind.

  5. 2 knee replacements 4 months apart. Excellent work Dr Schabel & Team!

  6. The whole process of getting my hip replaced was great. Everyone was very caring. While I'm extremely happy with the results, I hope to not repeat the process

  7. Always treated us like they cared about us and not like we were just lab rats!

  8. I have only good things to about every person I encountered. Kind, professional, helpful.

  9. First surgeon to acknowledge that I had a serious problem with my replaced hip. Very good at explaining details and very caring

  10. She Is extremely knowledgeable and takes an interest in my life and my health

  11. Dr schaebel and especially the resident (or fellow?) were both easy to talk with and provided good follow up care.

  12. Dr. Schabel and her team provided the care possible.

  13. Dr Schabel was great. Excited (if you can be excited for major surgery) to get my hip replaced.

  14. Well I can't say enough positive things about Dr. Schabel, the anesthesiologist and all of the staff attending to me before, during and after my surgery. It was the best possible experience for me. I have already recommended OHSU to friends for medical care.

  15. Confident and comforting

  16. The Team worked together seamlessly.

  17. Dr Schabel is genuinely personable and honest. She took time to listen to my concerns and I felt very confident choosing her as my surgeon.

  18. Professional and compassionate

  19. Overall, great experience, and very professional people.

  20. She explained my progress for healing from knee replacement. She answered all the questions I had about my surgery.

  21. Dr. Kathryn Schabel answered my questions and made me at ease. She did a excellent job explaining my upcoming surgery. I really enjoyed getting to meet her.

  22. DR Schabel is a very skilled and caring surgeon who did a very good job

  23. Knowledge and professional approach with human touch

  24. Impressed by every member of this group that prepared me for surgery and then provided follow-up care.

  25. Good job!

  26. A good and appropriate plan communicated and I was listened to.

  27. Dr. Schabel is so amazing!She is very compassionate, caring and professional- can't say enough good things about her. She changed my life!

  28. From surgeons, anesthesiologists and nerve block team and all the staff involved with my surgery I am so grateful. They're the best team. Explained in detail and followed up call after I was discharged.

  29. Dr Schabel is wonderful

  30. Dr. Schabel provided the information for my scheduled procedure. She also answered my follow up questions.