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Orthopedic Surgery • Hermiston, OR
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Surgery
Address
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Phone
503-303-5071
staff@oregonorthopaedicsurgeons.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Patrick A. Dawson): 5/5 stars (64 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Dr. James Whittum): 2/5 stars (31 ratings / 4 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Richard Carpenter): 4/5 stars (9 ratings)
- WebMD Care (Dr. Patrick Harrison): 5/5 stars (2 ratings)
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Richard A. Carpenter): 3/5 stars (47 reviews)
Patients praise
- Strong patient satisfaction for specific surgeons (e.g., Dr. Dawson, Dr. Harrison)
- High professional skill, knowledge, and use of advanced surgical protocols
- Effective communication and patient-centered care described by some patients
- Strong clinical quality scores (CMS metrics) for some providers
Common complaints
- Concerns about lack of listening to patient pain and symptoms
- Reports of dismissive attitudes
- Allegations of inaccurate progress notes
- Negative patient experiences regarding surgical outcomes or follow-up communication
"He didn’t listen to anything I said, acted like he didn’t care what pain I had... won’t go see him again and I’ll see a more qualified actual Orthopedic Specialist"
— WebMD patient review (Dr. James Whittum)"Dr. Harrison has done a knee replacement and a hip replacement on me. He is very professional, knowledgable and skilled. Has a great attitude about his work and treats his patients as if they're his only ones."
— Vitals patient review (Dr. Patrick Harrison)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hermiston, OR Orthopaedic Surgeon - Patrick Dawson, M.D. - Stryker — Oct 2, 2025
- Good Shepherd Medical Group Orthopedics - Providence Directory — Aug 3, 2025
- Hermiston hospital holds free seminar on hip, knee replacement | Hermiston Herald — Mar 13, 2026
- Hermiston hospital holds free seminar on hip, knee replacement | East Oregonian — Mar 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More orthopedic surgery clinics in Hermiston
Good Shepherd Orthopedics in Hermiston is part of Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS), a nonprofit, independent health system based in Hermiston, Oregon. GSHCS has over 1,250 staff and 200 credentialed providers, including 40 robotic-trained surgeons offering a broad range of surgical services. The Orthopedics specialty is part of the Medical Group and delivers orthopedic care as part of GSHCS’s comprehensive services (surgical, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and related support). GSHCS operates a Level 3 Trauma emergency department, urgent care, and multiple ancillary services (imaging, lab, physical/occupational/speech therapy, rehab, home health, etc.). For more specific orthopedic services, locations, or to book an appointment, visit gshealth.org or contact the Hermiston headquarters.
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