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

Accepting new patients

  • Associate Program Director of OHSU Head and Neck Surgery Fellowship
  • Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine

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 (169 Ratings, 75 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. Dr. Hellums is a very impressive young man. He is very calm, knowledgeable, compassionate and kind. I felt like I was in the best hands.

  2. The best.

  3. Answered all my questions, explained next steps, good bedside manner. He was great.

  4. Everything went well. I'm going to get the help that I need.

  5. I had nothing to say cuz everything was good for me

  6. Dr. Ryan Hellums listened to my concerns and validated them, showed real interest, very patient. Took time to answer all my questions.

  7. Very friendly and professional, imparted information clearly and answered questions consiely

  8. Dr. Hellems listened intently and understood my symptoms. He provided pertinent information and described the upcoming surgery in detail. He answered all my concerns and questions. He was great!

  9. He's a great doctor, very professional and helpful

  10. Dr Hellum was very thorough in explaining everything

  11. Very professional, explained everything in great detail.

  12. My nurse assistant to the Doctor was absolutely amazing!

  13. I was treated very well.

  14. The entire experience was both reassuring and pleasant.

  15. Both dr hellums and resident were attentive, responsive, clear and concise. I have already recommended dr hellums to someone with a similar problem

  16. Friendly and professional

  17. Professional and informative

  18. Very good

  19. Dr. Hellums and his staff have always been very friendly and informative and down to earth

  20. Knowledgeable, thorough, caring

  21. Thoughtful, thorough, caring, competent. Excellent physician.

  22. Dr Hellems is a cordial and friendly clinician, and most importantly asks about my concerns and ensures they are addressed. He is fully present and demonstrates compassion and empathy.

  23. They lowered our level of concern with their calm and positive demeanor. All of our questions were answered and the next steps were clearly outlined. We were very encouraged.

  24. Dr Hellums is very attentive, shows care, and encourages a collaborative discussion about my care and decisions being made.

  25. Excellent experience. Thorough time spent to explain and listen and I felt extremely peaceful about choosing my future care.

  26. I was at ease talking with the clinician. He was very helpful in answering my questions and I came away very confident that I would get the medical treatment I need.

  27. Very interested in my problems, very good in explaining the procedure I came in for.

  28. He was professional, kind, helpful

  29. Dr. Hellums was great, I appreciate his explanations of different options and future considerations of my condition.

  30. Very good clinics