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Ronald Turker, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Portland, OR

RonaldJTurkerMD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Portland, OR

Pediatric Orthopedics

Author of "The Wandering Jew of St. Salacious:" A love letter to Medicine written with a very sharp pen!

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  • Office

    9427 SW Barnes Rd
    Portland, OR 97225
    Phone+1 503-203-2140

Summary

  • Dr. Ronald Turker is an orthopedic surgeon in Clackamas, OR and is affiliated with OHSU Hospital. He received his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in pediatric orthopedics and is experienced in hip and knee surgery, limb lengthening and reconstruction, pediatric orthopaedics, and thoracic spine surgery. He has 8 publications and over 100 citings.
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    • Ron Turker - Writer

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Education & Training

  • Shriners Hospitals for Children (Chicago)
    Shriners Hospitals for Children (Chicago)Fellowship, Pediatric Orthopaedics, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1992
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 1993 - 2000
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1987 - 1996
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
  • Top MD Consumers Checkbook

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Can I Be a Good Doctor if I Fear Being Shot by My Patients?August 2023

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