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Ryan Carl Petering, M.D.

Not currently accepting patients

  • Professor of Family Medicine, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Family Medicine

Clinical focus

  • Recreational Athletes
  • Sports Medicine
  • Wilderness Medicine

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Gabriel Park Family Health Center
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About me

Dr. Ryan Petering is only accepting new sports medicine patients at this time. 

Dr. Ryan Petering is a family and sports medicine Physician who sees patients of all ages. His primary care practice focused on comprehensive care and has a focus on highlighting lifestyle based approaches (exercise, sleep, nutrition) in addition to evidence based recommendations to guide people in their choices and treatments for health as well as in sickness.

As a sports medicine physician, he sees a diverse mix of athletes, weekend warriors, and less active people who have issues with joint pain, injuries or medical conditions related to sports and exercise. Clinical specialties of Dr. Petering include ultrasound use for diagnosis and treatment as well as comprehensive medical care for runners – from acute and chronic injuries to injury prevention, wellness, and medical issues related to running.

As a faculty member at OHSU, Dr. Petering serves as Medical Director of Sports Medicine as well as the Sports Medicine Fellowship Director. Education is one of the cornerstones of his work – with the OHSU team he leads hosting several national teaching conferences at OHSU annually. Academic interest include musculoskeletal ultrasound applications as well as educational curriculum development in sports medicine.

Outside of work, Dr. Petering enjoys exploring the northwest with his family on foot, skis, kayaks, SUPs, and surfskis.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • M.D., 2006, East Tennessee State University

  • Residency

    • Family Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, 2009

  • Fellowship

    • Primary Care Sports Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, 2010

  • Certifications

    • American Board of Family Medicine, Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine

Memberships and associations:

  • American Academy of Family Physicians
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (133 Ratings, 62 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. I'm almost 10 years stay with this clinic and I had no problem at all.

  2. He is great

  3. Dr. Petering and his student were very open with what I was to expect with the procedure.. They proceeded and all of a sudden It was done! I had Immediate relief and the terrible pain Is gone!

  4. Been more than a decade of satisfaction

  5. Dr Petering is amazing and has looked after my family for many years. He's so understanding and we're going to miss him a lot.

  6. All good

  7. He was awesome. Answered the questions I ask and said if I had any other questions, let him know.

  8. Not everything is known about my condition at this time, but Dr. Petering appears to be diligent about getting the results.

  9. Thorough, organized, complete, friendly

  10. I seem to get in a little early each appointment, which show's the professionalism, commitment and team work the OSHU team has.

  11. Great!

  12. The doctor was one of the best I have ever met personally or professionally. I felt he was grounded and used a common sense approach to communicatevery rare anymore. So glad he was available.

  13. A true professional, Dr P. That listens to my concerns, and has excellent answers. I feel like we are a team working on my health. Staff was on point, dealing with my demonstrated white coat hypertension with care and patiencebest BP reading to date.

  14. Very engaged. Knowledgeable and proactive on potential treatment options.

  15. It felt great that I was being taken seriously

  16. Dr. Petering is amazing! I was nervous about a cortisone injection, but he made it very comfortable.

  17. It was great experience

  18. I felt the doctor was condescending and brusque. I would not see this doctor or recommend him.

  19. Dr. Petering made I understood the procedure and had appropriate expectations. He showed me the hamstring tendon tear via ultrasound and checked in to make sure I was doing OK during the PRP injection.

  20. Good interaction...

  21. I am glad that Dr. Petering let me opt out of using lidocaine when I was hesitant about getting it.

  22. Excellent communication. MA was very professional and had the easiest blood draw.

  23. My hip pain is a challenging one that I've had for 4 years -- and have been through numerous treatments with 13 different providers. Dr Petering was very interested in understanding what I've already done -- so that he can identify other forms of treatment -- rather than just repeating the same ones that have been ineffective.

  24. Dr Petering is fantastic physician an we will miss him when he keavesOHSU.

  25. Great doctor! Always do what's best for me

  26. Loved the dr will miss him when he leaves

  27. Excellent

  28. Ryan Petering is awesome! He will be missed

  29. Excellent PCP. Responsive to my every need sad to see him leave OHDU.

  30. The Dr. Petering has always been very helpful, professional, precise articulation, a skilled provider. Very thankful to have him as my PCP and Sports medicine. Thank you!