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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 (258 Ratings, 99 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. Very informative and willing to help

  2. Dr. S was meticulous with my care and the stitching up after TKR. She is totally careful and caring; she has done both my knee replacements.

  3. Dr. K. Schabel evidently performed the hip revison well, as I am recovering steadily. At the consultation, she helped me to feel assured that the procedure would be beneficial and that the skill set needed was something she in which had confidence. I was quite afraid of the whole situation of having toxic metals in my system caused by the MoM. Dr. Schabel was direct, informative, and certain that this procedure was necessary. Now, my only fear hanging out here is just how the metals can be reduced from my systems, an aspect of this endeavor that has yet to be adequately addressed. I am wanting follow up with Dr. Schabel to directly address medical toxicology needs that seem to be obvious that I am needing yet I have no understanding as yet as to how to attain such unique medical services.

  4. Dr Kathryn Schabel was very helpful in explaining in detail what the problem with my hip was and the reasons for surgery. She was very positive about it and reassured me that this is the best course of action. I am very pleased with the total success of my surgery.

  5. Love this surgeon!!!!

  6. Very good experience with clinician.

  7. Very knowledgeable and informative

  8. Dr Schabel is welcoming, friendly, and concerned. She makes me feel comfortable right away. I would prefer to have more detail about the surgery itself, but maybe I will get that later.

  9. Everyone was very kind and helpful through the entire process. Juana was funny and pleasant and Dr Schabel is just the best. She addressed all of my concerns and has me feeling confident about the road ahead.

  10. She was through and polite

  11. Dr Schabel is very attentive to my concerns and found fixes to my problem.

  12. It went very smoothly

  13. A+

  14. Dr. Schabel was very direct and to the point about my condition and recommended medical procedure, but she also has a warm and reassuring personality. In just my initial meeting with her, I felt confidence in her capabilities.

  15. Very friendly enjoyable and comfortable

  16. Tremendous care

  17. Dr. Schabel is an effective surgeon. She performed bilateral THA and I couldn't be more pleased. I am free from the bone-on-bone pain.

  18. Dr. Schabel knows you and your case, is very professional and personal, caring about you. She not only looked at my knee 6 weeks post surgery, but observed how I walked too.

  19. It is my first time that I have been to this hospital and everything is excellent

  20. Top notch OHSU employees at every turn.

  21. Excellent care.

  22. Everything went great, couldn't ask for any better care.

  23. Dr. Shabel is one of the best doctors I have ever had. She is such a wonderful person and has such compassion and genuine concern. She has changed my life giving me new knees

  24. Always great

  25. Already have recommended OHSU, and Dr. Schabel to a couple of friends who may need knee surgery (not sure they'll take my advice, but I sure wish they would!)

  26. Great skill, compassion and care

  27. Both myself and my husband were treated with dignity and respect being\nGiven direction explanation , reasoning behind decision made on my behalf

  28. Everyone involved was really great.

  29. Attentive and professional, friendly too.

  30. De. Schabel answered all of my questions in pre surgery appointments, and immediately before surgery.