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Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD

(Dr. Ryan Best, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2015)

Professional interests include: shortness of breath (dyspnea), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), intensive care, and more.

19260 Sw 65th Avenue Suite 420
Tualatin, OR 97062

(503) 297-3778

Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD is a pulmonologist in Tualatin, OR specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, The Oregon Clinic, Legacy Health, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center and THE OREGON CLINIC, PC.

Office Locations

19260 Sw 65th Avenue Suite 420
Tualatin, OR 97062

(503) 297-3778

(503) 297-7853

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879 N Providence Drive
Newberg, OR 97132

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Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

9427 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 296
Portland, OR 97225

(503) 297-3778

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Some issues Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood tests

In 2023, Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD had a list price for blood tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Oregon. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

blood count tests

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD had a list price for blood count tests, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Oregon. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hemoglobin test

In 2013, Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD had a list price for hemoglobin test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Oregon. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tualatin, OR during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	168
inpatient care	168

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	13
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	42
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tualatin, OR during 2023 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	153
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
lab tests	20
pulmonary testing	108

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	24
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Tualatin, OR were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

doctor visit	153
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
lab tests	20
pulmonary testing	108

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	62
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	30
85 and over	9
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	32

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD From 2018 - 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Cancer	4
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at Maine Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Maine.

Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2015)

Residency: Maine Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Maine

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ryan Nemon Best, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

The Oregon Clinic

Legacy Health

Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center

THE OREGON CLINIC, PC

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Biography

Dr. Ryan Best is a specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. These areas are among his clinical interests: shortness of breath (dyspnea), lung mass, and intensive care. Dr. Best is affiliated with Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, The Oregon Clinic, and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. After attending the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Maine Medical Center. Dr. Best has received professional recognition including the following: Peter Bates Teaching Award.