Michelle Ryan, MD SHS Affiliate 4.94 out of 5 279 Reviews 118 Comments Specialties: Rheumatology Languages Spoken: English Education: Undergraduate: Princeton University Medical Education: University of California Davis School of Medicine Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital Residency: University of California San Francisco School of Medicine Fellowship: Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute Board Certifications: Rheumatology Medical Staff Status: Samaritan Provider Accepting New Patients: No Bio: In her free time, Dr. Ryan enjoys cycling, hiking and traveling. Patient Reviews & Comments 4.9 out of 5 (279 Reviews, 118 Comments) The clinician's star review is based on surveys sent to randomly selected patients following care. The patient satisfaction survey includes five questions about a patient's experience with their clinician with responses averaged for the star score. Patient comments are from the question "How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends." Jul 26, 2023I recommend Dr. Ryan to all my friends who need a rheumatologist. She is the absolute best. Dr. Ryan carefully explains the results of your labs and tests. She listens well, asks your opinion and makes sure you are part of the solution or chosen treatment. She is very thorough and never makes you feel that she is rushing you out the door. I feel very fortunate to be one of her patients.Jul 18, 2023Dr Ryan is outstanding doctor. She is very thorough, listens and makes me feel well taken care of.Jul 13, 2023Dr Ryan is top notch-her diagnostic and communications skillls are very good,Jun 29, 2023I already recommended an friend to go see Dr. Ryan. I hope my friend switches rheumatologists because I know that Dr. Ryan will be a great match.Jun 26, 2023They don't come any better than Dr. Ryan She always makes me feel welcomed and cared about. She is very trustworthy and intelligent and kind.Jun 12, 2023She has been treating me for over a year for autoimmune disease. Very good.Jun 12, 2023Dr Ryan has been a great listener and planner for my RA needs and that's something I truly appreciateJun 06, 2023Dr Ryan is very good listens to All complaints. Answers all my questionsJun 06, 2023I like it she listened to me and tells me everythingJun 02, 2023Dr Ryan is very thorough and thoughtful in deciding and presenting options with understandable explanations. She sincerely wants the best care that they can getJun 01, 2023Great - ALWAYS thorough w/all of the above.May 31, 2023Already have steered family in her direction. She was highly recommended from a close friend. Dr. Ryan is one who actually cares about her patients, at least I feel that way.May 25, 2023Dr. Ryan listens carefully, preforms a gentle exam, reviews notes, then disscusses possible treatment and listens to my opinion. This makes it not mine or Dr. Ryan's position but our position.May 22, 2023DR Ryan has been my RA DR for many years, she stays on top of me and takes excellent care of meMay 10, 2023Always good visits with Dr RyanMay 10, 2023Have been seeing dr over the past 11years and have full confidence in herMay 01, 2023With every visit, Dr. Michelle Ryan shows concern with any changes in my health. I am so grateful she is my physician.May 01, 2023Dr. Ryan is always listening and discussing treatment and plans with ME in mind. She goes far above and beyond for patient care.Apr 17, 2023Dr. Ryan is outstanding, and is always easy to talk to.Apr 11, 2023I totally trust everyone in this office. They are so kind and always looking out for me.Apr 04, 2023GoodMar 23, 2023Dr. Ryan has been treating my long list of problems for many. I believe she is responsible for my healthMar 23, 2023My doctor is always very clear and straight forward about everything and if I donr understand. She always takes the time to explain it in detailMar 22, 2023They are great and worked very hard making me think that I am the only patient. OutstandingMar 20, 2023Dr. Ryan is amazingMar 14, 2023I have a high level of confidence in Dr. Ryan. I especially appreciate her use of data.Mar 02, 2023Everyone was very kind. The nurses the reception and the doctor very enjoyable, speaking to people that are very kind to you.Feb 28, 2023Dr. Michelle Ryan has always shown the right amount of concern for my care. I trust her completely.Feb 28, 2023Already recommended her to other family members, she has always had my back in my treatment. She really knows her stuff. She's a AWESOME doctor. SHE CARES.Feb 27, 2023Dr Ryan is exemplary. Engaged and compassionent. Thorough in all aspects of care. Greatful to be cared for by herFeb 23, 2023If I could have her for my pcp I wouldn't hesitate. She is the best Dr . I have had in a very very long time.Feb 22, 2023Dr Ryan is a very caring and capable physicianFeb 16, 2023I already have recommended this MD to others.Feb 14, 2023She is very attentive, listens well, and considers my thoughts and questions.Feb 14, 2023Dr. Ryan is very professional and cares about my well being. She takes the time to listen, explains options well and involves me in the decisions.Feb 13, 2023I would follow this doctor into "the fires of hell" and trust that I would not get burned.Feb 01, 2023I've had RA many years and been through many rheumatologist, Dr Ryan is one who listens offers ideas, and I hope to be with for many years.Jan 31, 2023Although she is not available to new patients. She truly cares about the pt.'s she does work with. I am very grateful for her listening to me & we decide together my care plan.Jan 30, 2023Dr Ryan is honest and even though my self care is not great she is patient with me.Jan 26, 2023Excellent care!Jan 24, 2023Dr. Ryan is a superb physician! She listens carefully and answers all of your questions. She explains everything so well and is extremely detailed and thorough when going through your lab results. I have had many doctors through the years, and she is by far the.BEST!Jan 11, 2023Dr. Ryan is amazing physician! She is exceptional in all aspects. She is what all physicians should aspire to be.Jan 09, 2023I hold Dr. Ryan and Kim in the highest regard. They are both very competent and thorough while still managing to have a comforting manner.Jan 05, 2023I feel very confident with her and I am glad to have her as my Doctor .Dec 27, 2022Dr Ryan has been excellent to work with.Dec 21, 2022I would recommend Samaritan rhumetology to others with complete confidenceDec 20, 2022I trust her whole heartedly and would recommend the world to herDec 19, 2022Dr Ryan is excellent doctor.Dec 07, 2022Dr Michelle Ryan is an excellent Dr. I really appreciate her insight and wisdom.Dec 07, 2022Dr Michelle Ryan is an amazing physician, not only in her knowledge and expertise, but also her understanding and genuine compassion for the patient. I am very lucky to have her as my physician.Dec 01, 2022I felt more informed & given good info on how to improve my situation at home. She called services & arranged for appts. for me. I might not have done this on my own.Dec 01, 2022Dr. Ryan is the most professional - timeliness, listening etc. as well as medical care - physician I believe I have ever had.Oct 03, 2022I have been a long-time patient of Dr. Ryan. I think she is the best physician I have encountered.Sep 28, 2022With my chronic illness I feel I am in the best hands with my rheumatologist Dr. Michelle RyanSep 22, 2022ExcellentSep 20, 2022Best Rhumatologist I've had ever. Consideration for patient current condition and planning for living with diseaseSep 19, 2022I trust Dr. Ryan 100% when it comes to my medical care and trust her decisions completely.Sep 15, 2022DR. Ryan is always polite and shares important information. I always learn better strategies to care for my health.Sep 14, 2022Very good EverythingAug 24, 2022Dr. Ryan listened to all my questions and concerns. I asked for a steroid injection in my foot and she was more than happy to do so.Aug 17, 2022She is amazingAug 15, 2022Dr. Ryan is the best doctor I have ever visited.Aug 11, 2022Dr Ryan is the best Rheumatologist that I have worked with in my 22 years of seeing Rheumatologist's. She takes the time to listen to what I am experiencing and discusses the pro's and con's of treatment alternatives. She also takes the time to look for drug interactions on herbal medication that I consider and will advise me on them. She is top of her field on "bedside"manner and knowledge.Aug 08, 2022I could not ask for a better doctor. She listens, asks good questions, shows concern, and clearly gives suggestions that will be helpful.She always presents options and states the value in one plan over another, sharing information and any side effects that might be possible with treatments, as well as her opinion as to the best method for me and my condition. She provides lots of feed-back and possibilities as to what my best plan will be. She is very thorough and knows enough about my conditions, that I feel very confident in her suggestions.Aug 03, 2022Dr Ryan has always taken exceptional care of me, treated me as a person, remembers my personal life struggles, and takes all of that into consideration when devising a treatment plan & follow up care schedule. She is always very responsive if I send a MyChart message, generally responding to me within a few hours.Jul 19, 2022I am extremely likely to recommend Michelle Ryan.Jul 14, 2022Dr. Ryan is an EXCELLENT doctor who consistently goes above and beyond to assist with any of my concerns or conditions. She is very concerned and compassionate about my quality of life issues and is always willing to help.Jul 13, 2022Great physician! Caring, knowledgeable and respectful.Jul 12, 2022Dr. Ryan is the best physician I have seen at Samaritan. She is excellent! She shows great concern for her patients and is very thorough at every visit. She answers all questions clearly and makes sure you understand What she is saying. She is kind and patient and extremely knowledgeable, by far the best rheumatologist I have seen in the past 22 years of dealing with my health issues.Jul 12, 2022Dr Ryan was knowledgeable and a professionalJul 11, 2022Best doctor I have!Jul 06, 2022She was very thorough and proactive. I like her very much.Jul 05, 2022Excellent doctor - been with her for ages.Jun 30, 2022Dr. Ryan is an exceptional dr. She makes the visit pleasant & offers good suggestions.Jun 30, 2022Outstanding as always!Jun 29, 2022I would recommend Dr. Ryan to any and everybody who is serious about their own care and willing to do their part.Jun 14, 2022I have been a patient of Michelle Ryan's for many years. She is one of the best doctors I have ever known.Jun 09, 2022Great Doctor and wonderful staffMay 31, 2022Love Dr. Ryan. She makes me feel like I am her #1 patient. She is so thorough I can't get away with anything.May 26, 2022Like going to Dr Ryan. Have been seeing her for about 8 plus years now. I have had no problems with anything, with her, her staff, or anything ever.May 25, 2022Dr. Michelle Ryan is beyond fabulous. She cares and truly listens. She takes plenty of time with me. I cannot say enough great things about her.Apr 15, 2022Dr Ryan was very through, reviewed all my history, and explained everything in detail to make me feel very comfortable and confident in the treatments she was planning. She spent more than an hour with me, I was amazed, and very pleased, to say the least!Mar 30, 2022Outstanding doctor. I have full confidence in her.Mar 28, 2022Outstanding physician..caring, supportive and kindMar 17, 2022Very knowledgeable, excellent communicatorMar 14, 2022Dr Ryan is an exemplary doctor. She knowledgeable, she listens carefully and responds to questions. She makes you feel well cared for.Feb 28, 2022Dr Ryan is one of the best doctors that I've ever been to. Very knowledgeable, and caring, kind doctor that I've ever been to. God bless her.Jan 13, 2022Dr. Ryan is one of the few doctors that is truly concerned for my overall well-being. Her concern goes beyond her area of expertise and she wants to be sure I am following up on my care with all of my health challenges.Dec 01, 2021Dr. Ryan is the BEST!!! I love and respect her very much!Nov 30, 2021Consider her a friend I can confide in.Nov 11, 2021Helped me with health concerns other than arthritis.Nov 01, 2021Dr. Michelle Ryan is the best.Oct 25, 2021Excellent physician. Very knowledgeable caring listens to me and includes me in discussion of my health always explains things - I feel comfortable to ask questions- never makes me feel "dumb" about my thoughts and ideas. I am grateful for her input and fully respect her knowledge - I appreciate her very muchOct 13, 2021Dr. Ryan is wonderful. She is the best! She is very thorough and listens carefully to the patient and addresses all of your concerns. She explains things well considers your opinions regarding treatment. She always has several helpful suggestions if you are not sure about one method of treatment. She stays current and shares information with her patients. I have been to several rheumatologists over the years and she is by far the BEST.Oct 04, 2021Best dr everSep 23, 2021Paid attention to my current ailment which is impacting my arthritic condition. Clearly explained things in an easy to understand manner.Sep 23, 2021Dr. Ryan is the most knowledgeable and compassionate physician I've ever had. While my other physicians focus on the body part associated with their specialty (surgeon, oncologist, internist) as they treat my current breast cancer, Dr. Ryan looks at me holistically as a whole person, and integrates that focus into my care for RA.Sep 08, 2021Exceptional doctor.Sep 08, 2021Always good.Sep 08, 2021My doctor is one of the best and I look forward to my appts.Aug 11, 2021Dr. Ryan is always methodical in her approach and I definitely felt she has my best interests in mind.Aug 03, 2021Michele Ryan is an excellent doctor, communicator and is caring, knowledgeable, aware of my needs, willing to consider other options, listens and understands the needs of older patients. She Is personable and REAL. I have recommended her to others, which I don't always do unless I feel confident that It Is a wise choice.Aug 02, 2021She's the best.Aug 02, 2021If all doctors were as competent as Dr. M. Ryan the health of the nation would vastly improve.Jun 17, 2021This doctor visit is always excellent.Jun 07, 2021Dr. M Ryan is an outstanding doctor!Jun 03, 2021Again, Dr. Ryan is wonderful.Jun 02, 2021Very professional & thorough.Apr 28, 2021Best Doctor, and she has a great assistant.Apr 14, 2021Dr. Ryan is an outstanding physician. She goes beyond what I'd expect in my care.Apr 06, 2021All good.Mar 11, 2021Dr. Ryan is an excellent doctor. She is caring and concerned. She is intelligent, very thorough, and a great listener who strives to find ways to help improve my quality of life.Mar 03, 2021Wonderful, good.Feb 18, 2021I can't tell you enough how fortunate I believe I am to have as my Rheumatologist Dr. M Ryan. She is so knowledgeable about all aspects of my care, nutrition, bone health, specific care related to Lupus. Having a physician of her caliber in a small community like Corvallis is amazing to me and I am so grateful her practice is here.Feb 17, 2021Dr. Ryan is the best in all regards.Feb 04, 2021Dr. Ryan is the best doctor I have ever had.Jan 04, 2021Dr. Ryan is an excellent physician. She thoroughly reviews all of your labs and medical information with you. She listens to your concerns and answers all of your questions, including messages left for her on the portal (MyChart). She explains things so that her patients can understand them. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough and shows concern and kindness towards her patients. Dr. Ryan is definitely my favorite physician, and I have had many over the years. She is top notch.Dec 29, 2020Dr. Ryan is an excellent doctor. She is very thorough, takes her time with me, explains the answer to any question that I have. She's the best doctor that I've ever had. Locations: PrimaryOther Samaritan Rheumatology 3620 NW Samaritan Dr Suite 202Corvallis, OR 97330-3785 Phone: 541-768-5800 Fax: 541-768-5802 This provider is credentialed to see patients at the following location(s) periodically. Please only call the primary location for appointments. Samaritan Rheumatology - Albany 631 Elm St SW Suite 201Albany, OR 97321-1952 Phone: 541-768-5800 Fax: 541-768-5802
Samaritan Rheumatology 3620 NW Samaritan Dr Suite 202Corvallis, OR 97330-3785 Phone: 541-768-5800 Fax: 541-768-5802
Samaritan Rheumatology - Albany 631 Elm St SW Suite 201Albany, OR 97321-1952 Phone: 541-768-5800 Fax: 541-768-5802