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Travis Philipp, M.D.

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  • Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
  • Associate Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine

Specialty

  • Orthopaedics and rehabilitation

Clinical focus

  • Spinal Surgery

Locations and contact

I see patients at
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 spinal care. I help patients who are experiencing pain or dysfunction in the neck, mid-back or lower back.

I work with patients experiencing: 

My goal is to work with you to relieve pain, improve function and support your overall quality of life through personalized care and, when necessary, advanced surgical techniques.

What I enjoy most about my work is helping patients get back to the activities that matter most to them, whether that’s returning to the gym, being pain-free at work or simply enjoying time with family. I strive to explain your diagnosis and treatment options in clear, straightforward language so you can feel informed and confident in your care plan. My approach emphasizes collaboration, thoughtful planning and compassionate support.

Outside of medicine, my wife and I love taking advantage of the many outdoor activities Oregon offers, from hiking to exploring the many scenic trails of the Pacific Northwest.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • B.A., 2010, University of Kansas
    • M.D., 2014, Oregon Health & Science University

  • Residency

    • Orthopaedic Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 2019

  • Fellowship

    • Spine Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center/HJD, 2020
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Insurance

Before scheduling an appointment

  1. Check your network. If you have health insurance,  call your company to find out if the OHSU Health location or provider you plan to visit is part of your network.
  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. 

Visit our billing and insurance page for more information.

Ratings and reviews

Overall: 4.7 out of 5 (49 Ratings, 18 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. Excellent, all with a high level of intellectual preparation.

  2. Dr. Phillip is great! He listens and has done an incredible job!

  3. Dr. Phillip explains things very well and listens to patient.

  4. Travis is a true professional..he's a great doctor.

  5. Dr. Philipp made me feel at ease. He explained everything to my satisfaction. I have the utmost confidence in him.

  6. Dr. Phillip is great! I would and have recommended him. He takes the time to listen and took on my very complicated surgery.

  7. Very professional and knowledgeable

  8. Dr was great

  9. The quality of care and the knowledge of the Doctors I've worked with has been excellent.

  10. Very impressed with how he treated me, helped to understand benefits, risks, and the best solution for my spine. Listened and answered all my questions I didn't feel rushed, but generally cared for. A Dr. Who really is looking out for the best interest of his patients.

  11. The doctor was fabulous and they explained things I had so many questions. I'd waited 3.5 months to understand all the big words and why the issues very good .

  12. Dry informative

  13. Listened to me with careful attention and treated me respectfully. Took me seriously and carefully reviewed options.

  14. Excellent!. Loving, committed, courteous, down to earth, dedicated spirit, open minded. Explaining clearly my condition. Recommendations were very good. Great doctor/surgent . Love & Bless.

  15. Dr. Phillip was nice. This was first time meeting with him. He apologized for being late which I thought was considerate. He took his time walking through why I was there and possible solutions. Then provided me with next steps and asked if that sounded good to me.

  16. All the people I was able to have contact with were very kind to me, thank you

  17. She was very aware of my chart and pushed me forward to the next phase and to a recovery from most of my ailments and chartered a course for the next phase

  18. Jake is efficient and kind. Attentive. Dr Philipp continues to provide great care. Reassuring and factual.