Orthopedics and Sports Medicine | Columbia Memorial Hospital
Sports Medicine • Astoria, OR • Since 1880 • 1 (CMH-OHSU Health Orthopedic Clinic in Astoria) locations
About
Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Astoria, Oregon, is a 25-bed nonprofit, critical-access hospital affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It offers comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine services among its broad care categories (including cancer, cardiology, primary care, surgery, urology, pulmonology, and rehabilitation). CMH provides emergency services (Level IV trauma center), labor delivery, imaging and laboratory, and various support programs. The hospital aims to deliver high-quality care locally to the North Coast and Lower Columbia Region and has been serving since 1880. Located at 2111 Exchange Street, Astoria, CMH employs about 231 staff and operates within Medicare/Medicaid care systems. If you’re seeking orthopedic and sports medicine care close to home, CMH is the local provider with dedicated services in this specialty.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Astoria, OR (CMH-OHSU Health Orthopedic Clinic in Astoria)
Phone
503.338.4075
lolds@columbiamemorial.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
Do I need a referral to see an orthopedic and sports medicine provider?
You do not need a referral from your doctor to see one of our orthopedic and sports medicine providers. However, it may be necessary or required to have a referral based on your insurance plan.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Columbia Memorial Hospital Provider Directory: 4.5 out of 5 (259 ratings (for Dr. Daniel Fabiano))
- Vitals.com (for Dr. Peter Bales): 4.4 out of 5 (Not explicitly stated total, but mentions 6 reviews in sample)
Patients praise
- Highly rated surgical outcomes and care quality from orthopedic surgeons like Dr. Daniel Fabiano and Dr. Peter Bales
- Staff described as friendly, professional, and attentive by many patients
- Good communication and thorough explanations from providers regarding procedures and treatment plans
- Efficient office operations, including ease of scheduling pre- and post-operative care
Common complaints
- Occasional complaints regarding administrative staff or office staff efficiency
- Some patient dissatisfaction with waiting times or specific staff attitudes (e.g., radiology)
"Dr. Fabiano and his staff do an excellent job... I've never encountered such a well run office. Dr. Fabiano takes his time to speak with you."
— LocalityBiz review for CMH-OHSU Health Orthopedic Clinic"Dr. Fabiano did my surgery in the winter of 2021 and I couldn't be happier, not only with his level of care, but the openness and honesty about my condition ahead of time."
— Vitals.com review for Dr. Daniel Fabiano"I was nervous when I first arrived for my appointment and the staff immediately put me at ease... Everyone treated me respectfully and professionally."
— Vitals.com review for Dr. Peter BalesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- CMH offers sports physicals for students | The Astorian — Jul 24, 2025
- ORTHOPEDIC CARE RIGHT HERE IN THE HUDSON VALLEY - Main Street Magazine — Feb 5, 2026
- Expansion of Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria proceeds despite loss of federal grant - OPB — Dec 19, 2025
- Editor’s Notebook: The new CMH inspires pride and awe | The Astorian — Feb 25, 2026
- 'Top Doctors' for 2025 Honored in Hudson Valley Magazine - Albany Med Health System — Oct 14, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Sports Medicine Oregon (Tigard, Wilsonville, and Astoria) - Overview: A multi-disciplinary medical clinic in Oregon that serves as official team doctors for the Portland Timbers. They operate across three offices in the Portland metro area, including Tigard and Wilsonville, with a headquarters in Tualatin. - Locations: - Tigard: 7300 SW Childs Road, Suite B, Tigard, OR 97224 - Wilsonville: 29345 SW Town Center Loop East, Suite 211, Wilsonville, OR 97070 - Tualatin/HQ: 7300 SW Childs Rd, Suite B (also listed as HQ), Tualatin, OR 97224 - Focus: Sports medicine services for athletes and active individuals; multidisciplinary team approach. - Client/Affiliations: Official team doctors for the Portland Timbers. - Company details: Medical Practices industry; Partnership type; 19 employees (recent growth noted); LinkedIn presence with modest following. Notes: No specific information found about Astoria locations or services within Astoria; the listed offices are in Tigard, Wilsonville, and Tualatin. If you need Astoria coverage, consider contacting them directly to confirm service area.
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