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Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD

Accepting New Patients

(48 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedic Trauma

Tulane University School of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: trauma, musculoskeletal problems, fractures (broken bones), and more.

2222 Nw Lovejoy Street Suite 419
Portland, OR 97210

(503) 413-2005

Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD is an orthopedic traumatologist in Beaverton, OR specializing in orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD is affiliated with OHSU Healthcare.

Office Locations

15700 S.w. Greystone Court
Beaverton, OR 97006

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2222 Nw Lovejoy Street Suite 419
Portland, OR 97210

(503) 413-2005

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3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Road # Op-31 Department of Orthopedics
Portland, OR 97239

(503) 494-6406

(503) 494-5050

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3303 S. Bond Avenue
Portland, OR 97239

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Some issues Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“His doctor, Darin Friess, oversees orthopedic trauma and said patients' success after amputation is largely based on their attitude and support network.”—"Cyclist will ride on after losing leg", The Washington Times, May 2015

“The avid cyclist said he hopes to get back on a bike by August, and his doctor, Darin Friess, said that's a realistic goal.”—"Injured cyclist Alistair Corkett talks about crash that cost him his leg", Oregonlive , May 2015

“"As long as you catch it early, the consequences are fairly minor," says Darin Friess, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at OHSU.”—"Combination of intense drill, heat, dehydration, may have sent McMinnville players to hospital", Oregonlive , August 2010

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Beaverton, OR during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and implant removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100
hospital care	31
implant removal	15
inpatient care	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Beaverton, OR during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, fracture surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
fracture surgery	31
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	31
open surgery	19
reconstructive surgery	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	26
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Beaverton, OR during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	77
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	36
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Beaverton, OR during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and fracture surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58
fracture surgery	16
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
lower extremity surgery	16
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	19

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	160

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	48
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Beaverton, OR during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	18
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Beaverton, OR during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	25
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Beaverton, OR during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	26
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	34
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Beaverton, OR during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	23
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	28
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Beaverton, OR during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	17
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	49
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	28
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Beaverton, OR were hospital care, inpatient care, wound repair (e.g. stitches) and implant removal.

doctor visit	49
fracture surgery	15
hospital care	37
implant removal	15
inpatient care	37
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	15
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	45
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	21
85 and over	18
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	27
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	9
Dementia	21

Education & Training

Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals (2005)

Board Certification: Certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2009)

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OHSU Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 48 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Beaverton, OR.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ACUMED LLC	$15,095 Foot & Ankle $1,989	Ankle Plating System $1,429	Bone Void Filler $1,429	Bone Graft Harvesting System $1,235	Cannulated Screw System $1,149	Other $7,863
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$395 $395
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$236 HIPS $159	NA $34	Trauma $19	LCP PLATES & SCREWS $12	IM NAILS $12
Steelhead Surgical Inc	$156 $156

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$15,336
Food and Beverage	$423
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$123

Research Payments

Dr. Darin M. Friess, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $22,140.

Biography

Dr. Darin Friess practices orthopedic trauma in Portland, OR and Beaverton, OR. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests encompass fractures (broken bones), trauma, and rehabilitation. Dr. Friess's education and training includes medical school at Tulane University School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. He is professionally affiliated with OHSU Healthcare. OHSU Healthcare reports that Dr. Friess is accepting new patients at his office in Portland, OR.