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Raleigh Hazel

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  • Physician Associate
  • Instructor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical focus

  • Foot and Ankle

Locations and contact

I see patients at
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 am a physician associate, a licensed medical professional who diagnoses and treats patients and works closely with doctors and surgeons. I care for adults with foot and ankle problems, helping them recover from injuries, manage ongoing conditions and return to the activities they enjoy.

I treat a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Broken bones
  • Ankle sprains and instability, which can cause the ankle to give way
  • Achilles tendon injuries and conditions that affect the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel
  • Plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain that develops when the thick band of tissue connecting the heel to the toes becomes irritated
  • Bunions, which are painful bony bumps at the base of the big toe that can cause the toe to point toward the other toes
  • Tendinitis and other conditions that cause pain and irritation in the tendons of the foot and ankle

I care for patients from their first evaluation through recovery. Depending on their needs, treatment may include:

  • Braces or casts to support healing
  • Physical therapy to improve strength and movement
  • Shoe inserts, or orthotics, to support the feet
  • Changes in activities to reduce pain and prevent further injury
  • Medications or injections to reduce pain and swelling when appropriate

For patients who need surgery, I work closely with the surgical team to plan their care, assist during surgery and help them recover afterward. This includes treating wounds, helping patients understand when they can begin putting weight on their foot or ankle and guiding them through rehabilitation.

I take time to listen to patients, explain their conditions and treatment options in plain language and develop care plans that fit their goals and lifestyles. I want patients to feel informed and involved in decisions about their care.

As an active person, I understand how important it is to be able to do what you love. I find it rewarding to help patients regain their strength, confidence and ability to move comfortably.

Outside of work, I enjoy running, skiing, hiking, biking and exploring the Portland food scene. I am happiest outdoors with my wife, daughter and faithful senior dog.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • D.M.Sc., 2025, Pacific University
    • M.P.A.S., 2024, Pacific University
    • B.A., 2013, University of Virginia

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (222 Ratings, 25 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. Excellent

  2. Everything was great

  3. Raleigh Hazel is wonderful, listens and really helps me understand process. I appreciate him very much

  4. Raleigh is fantastic. He is present, explains information in an easy to understand manner and asks good questions. I felt cared for, not talk down to, respected. And I trust him. Several times during the appointment he asked if I had questions. And then he listened well. Who presented several options and continue to think about what else he might do to help.I really appreciate him

  5. Raleigh Hazel listened to me, explained my situation well and came up with some game plans to make my ankle feel better. I am still working through my healing but I feel heard and he welcomed my Dad into the discussion who is a Doctor wanting to understand my situation and plan of treatment.

  6. Listened and very attentive to my questions. Also checked to make sure I was prepared for what activities I could and could not do.

  7. Great

  8. Excellent listener. Empathetic. Delivered meaningful explanations. Addressed immediate and future concerns. Inclusive of family members who accompanied me.

  9. I extremely appreciate Dr. Raleigh Hazel. He never mades me feel rushes answers all my questions, and I always leave with a wealth of new information. He's explains everything clearly and makes me feel that I can always reach out if I have concerns. Hes friendly and highly professional. Im lucky to have him as my doctor. And Matt was out, too.

  10. Very personable, I didn't feel rushed and he was understanding of my concerns.

  11. Raleigh Hazel is the best Orthopedic care provider I have experienced. He explained my broken ankle using the X-rays, gave me an overview of healing including a chart of body weight on my ankle each week, new daily pain control plan, change of boot to correct size, high calcium diet, and more. Raleigh answered all of our questions. Nick brought in a new boot. Think he was frustrated or not happy. Put it on me. Did not demo how to use the air pump.

  12. Offered different options, potential outcomes, and was overall very positive and reassuring

  13. Very friendly. Nice. Calm. Efficient. Fast replies.

  14. Raleigh was very informative and responsive to all my questions

  15. Raleigh was very knowledgeable, helpful and explained my situation clearly. He also explained my options and helped me make an informed decision so I can move forward with my care.

  16. Excellent care?

  17. Energetic, warm and intelligent

  18. Raleigh Hazel was very knowledgeable and personable and seemed like he really cared.

  19. Very good

  20. Caregiver was knowledgeable about my condition and spent the time to thoroughly cover my conditions.

  21. Raleigh Hazel was awesome. He spent quality time checking out my injury, asking details about how it happened & what I am experiencing now, and explaining his conclusions and next steps for recovery & rehab.

  22. Great experience

  23. I really like Dr. Hazel. He was very thorough and answered my questions to the best of his ability.

  24. Though my concerns seemed minor, yet very disturbing to me on a lightly basis, he listened and took my issues seriously.

  25. Explained things well, patient, answered questions, went through material well.