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Ryan Neil Hellums, D.O. (he/him)

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  • Director, OHSU Head and Neck Robotic Surgery Program, Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Specialty

  • Otolaryngology (ENT)

Clinical focus

  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Microvascular Reconstruction
  • Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
  • TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS)

Locations and contact

I see patients at
Modern building on a clear day with the tram in the background.
Center for Health & Healing, Building 2
503-494-8311
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About me

Dr. Hellums graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Texas, followed by a residency in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hellums then pursued a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction at Oregon Health and Science University, where he joined as faculty.

As the co-director of the Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Fellowship, Dr. Hellums is dedicated to training the next generation. He specializes in head and neck cancer, thyroid and parathyroid diseases, advanced head and neck microvascular reconstruction, and transoral robotic surgery. Dr. Hellums’ research interests include medical education, clinical outcomes in head and neck oncology and thyroid and parathyroid surgery, and systems-based research. He is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to care, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate treatment for all patients.

In his spare time, Dr. Hellums enjoys spending time with friends and family, being outdoors hiking, playing golf, and traveling.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • D.O., 2018, University of North Texas (College of Osteopathic Medicine)

  • Residency

    • Geisinger Medical Center, Otolaryngology, 2018-2023

  • Fellowship

    • OHSU, Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Surgery, 2023-2024

Memberships and associations:

  • AAO-HNS
  • ACS
  • AHNS
  • Triologic Society
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Insurance

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Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.8 out of 5 (232 Ratings, 95 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. Hellmus was very thorough in explaining the process of the surgery and the potential adverse outcomes. He did not sugar coat anything. He has a good bedside manner.

  2. My doctor SAVED my life not just once but TWICE! If I had this surgery at another hospital. I am sure that they would not have taken it as seriously as my doctor did, spending 10+ hours in a very intricate, detailed, focused surgery. And I probably would have died. I AM SO VERY THANKFUL FOR OHSU! I've had multiple surgeries at OHSU and if it went for OHSU I wouldn't be able to walk and would be in a wheelchair or worse, I would be dead!

  3. Dr was nice and professional and explained everything

  4. All went great

  5. There was no nurse. There was a resident doctor who was thorough and competent.

  6. Dr. Ryan Hellums is a skilled provider. I wish he and his staff worked better together to be more timely and thorough in their communication. It created quite a lot of frustration for me as a patient to experience what felt like an unnecessary delay.

  7. He took a moment to understand my needs, and addressed them promptly.

  8. Attentive. Personable. Easy to talk to. Genuinely shows concern about your health.

  9. Very encouraging and easy to talk to

  10. Professional attitude

  11. They attended to me in my language and very friendly

  12. Which one? Dr. Hellum was great.

  13. Dr. Helium was very professional yet friendly. He listened to what I had to say and gave me feed back on it. When he asked if I had any questions, I said not at the moment but might think of one driving home. Hw said I could always call.

  14. They explained the procedure very well to me. They answered my doubts and I felt very safe

  15. My experience with this doctor had been really good. I came to him really nervous not knowing exactly how or what was going on and he was so easy to talk to.

  16. Dr. Hellum gave clear instructions. He gave me feedback on my condition and what to expect in the future regarding appointments necessary.

  17. Dr. Hellums was very well prepared in advance of my visit and had thoroughly reviewed my history and imaging tests before hand, streamlining the entire encounter.

  18. He was kind. Explains things clearly and gave me as much time as I needed. Showed interest and concern

  19. Dr. Hellums took the time to understand my medical history, condition and concern, and then determine a clear course of action. Kind, caring, professional.

  20. Everything was good

  21. Excellent

  22. Well informed, explained all possible risks and what to expect.

  23. Dr. Hellums was thorough, polite, informative, patient and easy to talk to. My questions were answered and I feel confident in his knowledge and treatment plan.

  24. Very good and professional

  25. Dr. Hellums was as good as it gets in every aspect.

  26. Very explicit in his explanation of procedure. Answered all questions.

  27. Dr. Hellums was superb. He spent a lot of time answering all of our questions and explaining things. We felt very confident in him and the surgical plan.

  28. I felt the resident and Dr.Hellums took my issue very seriously, took their time to assess me thoroughly and I was very pleased with their attention to detail.

  29. Dr Hellums was amazing and a really good fit for me. His patient care exceeded expectations. My 1st surgeon, at another hospital, had terrible patient skills and communication. Dr. Hellums allowed me to feel comforted during an extremely stressful time.

  30. I felt the 2 doctors were genuinely concerned about me.